(#57) "Texas Notepad"

"TEXAS NOTEPAD" (#57)

This is a cute little gag that will bring a lot of smiles....

When you are paying for a small ticket item pull out what everyone thinks is a checkbook. Actually it´s a notepad made up of genuine dollar bills. You peel out the necessary amount and pay for your item(s). The person taking your money and those in close proximity will look at you as if you are from another planet.

SECRET: Go to your local bank and purchase some new one dollar bills. The new bills are crisp and should line up perfectly. I typically like to get a stack of 30 bills or more. While at the bank you may want to ask for a checkbook cover, unless you have an extra one at home. When you get home, sit down at a desk with the checkbook cover, a pair of scissors, some rubber cement, a notepad, and some baby powder.
Cut out a dollar-sized piece of cardboard from the back of the notepad. Place this dollar-shaped piece of cardboard behind your stack of bills. Align the bills with the cut-out cardboard.
Place some rubber cement onto the top edge of the stack. As the glue is drying sprinkle some baby powder onto the cemented edge of the stack. Typically, I´ll repeat this procedure one or two more times. This creates a flexible rubber material (like those used on traditional notepads). Once the cement dries your stack of bills will function like a notepad or checkbook.
Slip the Texas notepad into the checkbook cover and imagine the fun you´ll have the next time you pay for something in cash! I´ll ask “Will you accept...” as I pull the checkbook from my pocket, “cash?” As you peel off the money to pay them, be sure to keep a straight face.

This is a great way to meet people & break the ice.....