You need to..."think outside of the box."\n\nWhat's wrong with the 'inside' of the box?  Is it too small to hold our thoughts?  \nAnd if so, why don't we just get a bigger box?...\nOr, even better, let's get lots of boxes,... and some duct tape,... and a magic marker,... and some shelves to store them on...\n\nIs the phrase helpful advice,... or just another pompous, head-rattling cliche?\n\n[other CLICHE THEATRE questions still remain open...]
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Pretty soon so many people will be "thinking outside the box" that the only truly unique thinking will actually be "inside the box" once again.\n\nI think it's equivalent to yelling "fire" in a theater to gain yourself a better seat.
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I really agree.\nSome are opinion, and that's ok.\nBut some are like "How do you fix a toilet leak?" and such, and you can easily just find it online, or go to hardware store and they'll be glad to help you! \nAnd some people put their question in the heading and those normally don't make sense if they're 3 words or less. And they don't put any details in either!
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"Don't let your mind wander, it's too little to be left on its own."\n\n"It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye, then it's freakin' hilarious."\n\n"It's been fun.  It's been real.  It's been real fun."\n\n"Be yourself, an original is always worth more than a copy."\n\n"Be yourself, everyone else is taken."\n\nHave a fantastic day.  :)
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Do what I do--say something stupid and they won't stop talking.\n\nThe "very specific" is the problem.  They are thinking that if I say something that puts me outside the box she's drawn then I'm disqualified.  Since I'm building a box she is supposed to fit in, then that practially guarantees that I won't fit inside her rigid box.  Why bother?\n\nDraw flexible lines, be pliable.  You can still make notes of who doesn't fit and why but that still keeps the game rolling.  It is like this one who loved to play volleyball, but could play team volleyball.  You hit the ball where that person was and there was no one on that side of the net--whomp, and it is back at you.  Sometimes you have to set up the others to get them to play with you.  If all you know is slam, jam, and bam then there is no interplay, no fun.  Take it back a notch, tolerate those who don't match your expectations, and then carefully note those who do.  Good luck.
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Ichi THAT is BRILLIANT......I know that in the tangential thinking that often bests me 'thinkos are the weakest links, perhaps the 'savants' of my mind and truly the innocents. Perhaps they are what saves my butt altogether.\nAbsolutely Brill!!!! I am going to ask if I may have permission to use this in my writing for in my speaking & writing i have for the first time just spoken it aloud...thank for the new concept on somethng I have been doing, another thing to obssess on, fair play to you mate, brain food doesnt often ome through the screen like this. and it just did.\nNow does this include the frontal and temporal lobes? Will Kirlean Photograhy show this in action? Or is it a different part of the brain where the lost socks of our lives go to?\nTHIS is a cool quesion. I now possess a new word..and it is awesome..."THINKOS"..now THAT is HOT!!!
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Reminds me of the quip:\n"Minds, like Umbrellas, work best when open."\n\nThen I rememebr watching Kung Fu and hearing the master say\n"The open mind is like a root, absorbing all things, including the poison that will kill it".\n\nSo maybe mostly open is best. Trust, but verify.
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Ahhhhh ha ha.....I think you have way too much time on your hands.  Find something else to do with your brain other than letting it rot.\n\nCan you cite specific examples or, is being vague your "safe" way of saying nothing meaningful?
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You're crazy man, what an idea crosses your mind. you must think of writing a book or something. Good for you.
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I am doctor, what I should suggest is to consult some psychiatrist rather then general physcian. Once discussing same " thought blocking" illusion with a professor, he advised to have "short thoughts" rather than making big plans. So I would say you must have small plans, short acting plans and things which you can get within hours, days or weeks. This will promote your thinking abilities. Contrary, if you make big plans, your "thought blocking" illusion will be multiplied. ( sorry for spellings as I am in hurry)
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do something fun . not to bore the kids or anything . some kind of reviewing activity like flash cards or a " mind dump " ( what my 5th grade teacher used to do ) a mind dump is where you take all your knowledge and just write it on a piece of paper. lol . if not then just go original and ask them questions .
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First ask them questions like how many minutes in a year, then try to confuse them with statements about how they shouldn't answer the question. Ask a few more like that, then if their mind seems confused: do the shiny pocket watch in an arc thing and see how it goes. Simple minds with less physcologial and mental barriers who trust easily should be your "targets". Or get a degree in advertising and learn how the masses are hypnotised into buying stuff they don't want. And really, why do you want to force people to do what you want them to do anyway?
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I think the mind can capture more than our conscious thoughts can understand, like body language, symbolism, discrete metaphors.  It disturbs me that commercial media manipulates the "dumb consumer", and yes I believe that it's an industry standard to manipulate our subconscious into thinking they need to buy products to feel well, look good, and be healthy. It's sad.  An easy way to avoid the trap is to turn off the tv, and try to limit your exposure to unsolicited advertisements.
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If you want the points rather than giving it your honest thoughts, just pick an opinion-based question and agree with whatever nonsense the questioner has put up.  For example, somebody may ask "I think we don't see enough pink sparrows, don't you agree?"  Answer, "Sure, I would love to see more! Great idea!"
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I think you think I really think about what you think...and reallly you think a lot...you're right, all these are weird, but if I want to do something I just do it...and the square box it is easier to hold...if I want to cry I cry even under water...i'm on tv or asleep, though I really am in a movie - life is a movie...sometimes I wonder how it looks a car from a tall building...I sleep like a baby, it does not matter how much, but how well...for your family and for your friends you are assasinated, trust me ;) :P
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Why do people... what? (is there a point to your question?)\nshould we just fill in the blank?\n\nOk if you'd like this is the joke section... so why do people repeat stupid Jokes? Do they really think they are funny?  Were they not around when the dinosaurs walked the earth and the jokle was stated for the FIRST time? Are they THAT desperate for attention that they have to repeat such stupid oneliners?  Would you consider this question a oneliner? Is there more to your Question? are we just supposed to READ YOUR MIND through the internet connection? (SORRY... the mind reading classes are just not helping me to do that at this time) \n\nWhat was the question again? Why do people...? Oh yea that's right... did you really want an answer?\n\nHow about...\nBecause the second car was blue and it followed a green one so how could they NOT?\nIt was the only thing left to do after the ostrich did what it did...Can you believe that?\nAfter opening the box and seeing the orange thing-a-ma-jig inside what else could they have done?\nBecause not too long ago... the man with the big purple hat and 7 inch heels said they should... you wouldn't want them to piss him off would you?\nAfter all that was said and done... wasn't it the most obvious choice? What else could they have done?... possibly turned the other way but with the HUGE brick wall right there.. how would they have gotten around that?\n\nHave I answered your question thoroughly enough or will you need more information?  Because if so.. maybe the next time you should be a little more specific...don't you think?\n\nBTW... WHAT in the WORLD does my @ss's IQ have to do with ANY of THIS?  I thought that Yahoo answers was all about using your head... are you telling me I've been answering these questions with the wrong part of my body? and If so... who was it that put you incharge of determining which part of the body answers?  Are you next gonna be asking/telling us to answer with our feet?  (Personally my feet would have a better chance of TYPIN the answers... but if you are really looking for my "smart @ss" to do the typing.. just remember you asked for it...\n\nHere goes:\n\niopru[tgpiootemwwerpo[i,mwiwruop590634-0[q0[4uqaut0pujw0pui4-2w35u8049utujyyyhhmbn    ol bhngzdseo;r840wzgtnhzgnhfso;rhgol. bnnnxof;iews-0tp[wu0-p[4490304umj6ybt095856r[06[u05p6i958u5094-56[0iu750498ap568u9l99o-[ed8sw3908/0'-;.6w34xm72q3nm,9llo87pp7b3wq.l9o8790,nbmzw9qxz67c8907ITRTP;EGERONGHOE;OGOTDBGOHGBJP'TEHJMPE'GWRPWIJTWR[TUJ084W54309UMTJIOPRWSK8UT9HJ4W0SOKRZYHTW35-=045&#92;]\nEWOS0YK,7P;&#92;\n]ER&#92;2Q==3-P0=-05TE-.L[OTJ\n]LY=0OTI7]YGKPP'hVB0P-O89T0JUY50968MS0B589HJ5\n\nIS THAT ENOUGH INFORMATION FOR  YOU? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\n\nCUZ ACTUALLY THAT WAS KINDA FUN... THINK I CAN HONESTLY SAY IT'S THE FIRST TIME MY SMART @SS EVER GOT TO ANSWER A QUESTION...THANKS  \n\nEvidentally I need to diet if I CAN HIT THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON WITH MY CHEEKS :o)\n\nI hope you find your answer... when you do will you let us all know... I'm sure I'm not the only one who attempted to answer this with out really knowing what I was saying or if you would find any benefit from reading my answer?  For those of you answering... am I right?
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Firstly, when did Yahoo! Answers ever claim to be "a think tank for intellectuals ... creating solutions to the problems of the world"? I'm not sure what you expect from Yahoo! Answers, but you should either lower your expectations a little, or join a Miss Universe pageant (these people always dream of changing the world, so you’ll be right at home with them).\n\nSecondly, what you consider to be a trivial question may not necessarily be so for another. For example, I considered this previous question of yours to be fairly inane:  “Are you worried about 06/06/06? Say it in German and you'll be happy!?”. Of course, this is simply my opinion, and this question may be considered perceptive and enlightening to somebody else.\n\nThirdly, it is foolish to imply that those of a younger age group have no capacity for serious thought. Further, it does not immediately follow that those of a more senior age have a monopoly on thought provoking discussion. There have been countless times where I have read an incredibly vapid question asked by a supposedly mature adult. Example: refer to the quoted question in my second point.\n\nFourthly, while you despair of the quality of questions asked in this service, perhaps you should review how you might have contributed to these apparently low standards. Example: refer to the quoted question in my second point.
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I know that my confusion with this piece was what the instructor was asking us to do: identify imagery, discuss diction choice, and how 'X' effects the end product.  We had not been given the tools needed to answer these questions.  I think the problem is that there is not enough focus on literature in early years, these days school is focused on math and science, which are languages of their own.