| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from ZUCHERO and more videos in the School Life category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Pulling a Ferris Bueller is easier than you think—if you plan ahead. To complete this How-To you will need: A notebook to record dates and excuses A somewhat gullible parent Acting skills Corn flakes Hot liquids Step 1: Commit this list to memory ... Commit this list to memory: a fever of 100 degrees or more, vomiting, diarrhea, earache, and sore throat. Doctors say these are valid reasons to miss school, so what parent would disagree? Step 2: Keep a log Keep a log of dates and excuses so you can prevent patterns from developing. Tip: Never brag about missing days over the phone, e-mail or IM. You never know when your communications might be intercepted by an adult. Step 3: Fake onset of symptoms Become skilled at faking the onset of symptoms. Digestive ailments generally occur suddenly, while other maladies begin presenting themselves the night before. Tip: Lay the necessary groundwork—at dinner, mention how scratchy your throat is and don't eat a thing, especially dessert! Step 4: Make fake vomit If necessary, pull out the big guns. Broken cornflakes mixed with a little water make an excellent stand-in for vomit. Step 5: Fake your ... |
