When most of us were children, we were exposed to spit wads. Whether it was in the school lunchroom, home, or with friends, we all know about fighting friendly ‘wars’ with our friends, seeing who could not only create and send the perfect spit wad, but be recognized as a pro in the spit wad department. Spit wads were of several types, but the two kinds that made the most impact on others were the ones that stung momentarily and fell to the ground, and the ones that stung, stuck, and never came off where they landed leaving a distinct memory and impression. Making the perfect spit wad requires specific knowledge and several skills: Ability to select the proper component type of paper Ability to know how to chew it Ability to know when the proper amount of moisture (spit) needed to be applied Ability to know when the proper consistency occurred to make it perfect Ability to place it in the proper quantity in the straw Ability to aim the straw Ability to apply the right amount of breath to propel it out of the straw It was that precise blend of abilities that made one famous in the spit wad department. If you fell behind in any one of these, or the combinations didn’t flow right, you either practiced more, or suffered the taunts of those you fought with. Becoming famous as a spit wad technician required practice, practice, and more practice. You never wanted to be embarrassed when place into a situation requiring these skills. Training is much like becoming a pro at making that perfect spit wad.
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