Just coming off of being one of the new guys, I know how hard it is to know the ins and outs. With that knowledge, I offer the following top ten things all hobbyists need to know when venturing out into this mysterious and wonderful land we call, "The Hobby":
1. Take a sh*t before you get to her incall: "I'll be out in a minute, go ahead and get started". Not a good way to start the date.
2. Don't f*ck up the donation: Accidentally shorting a provider is equivalent to a nuclear first strike between countries. She will start off by having an aneurism and will follow with raging fits. She will then post an alert that discusses your mother, sexual orientation, penis size, etc. Finally, your photo and personal information will be entered into the badhobbyist.gov website and you'll begin seeing your photo on the wall at the post office. This offense is taken very seriously so don't do it. It's almost as bad as showing up to your appointment with bad breath.
3. If your provider greets you as soon as you walk in the door by saying, "Get on your knees you little bitch!", you can be assured of two things: 1. You'll be biting a pillow at some point during the evening, and 2. You will need counseling the following day. Keep in mind that she is a professional and you are going to get through this. Best to do what you're told and not make eye contact.
4. When requesting dress-up, be reasonable. She is not going to have a dentist outfit in her closet. Also, start off slow until you get the hang of it. If you request school cafeteria lady right off the bat you may get more than you bargained for.
5. Statistically, every three visits at least one provider will fart. They think we don't notice because we never let on. Don't let on. Be a man and stay on the job. We are never allowed to fart, ever. That's what marriage is for.
6. Age: Gentlemen ages 18 to 28 must wear two industrial strength condoms for each field goal attempt (you jack-hammering bastards). 30 to 45 must wear one regular condom per attempt, and 46 and above must take one condom split it in half, cover the face of the penis and write R.I.P., because admit it, you're just there for the view (before anyone shits themselves, this is my category so settle down). 29 year-olds go bareback, but that can vary depending on what state you live in.
7. What to wear: Everyone dresses as the UPS guy to avoid suspicion. You'll have to order the brown shorts online.
8. Restraints: It is not appropriate for you to restrain the provider. It is normal and accepted for the provider to restrain you, especially if you met her on BP. Ask for the 15 minute special: she handcuffs you to the bed, empty's your wallet, then she walks out and a nice gentleman comes in a punches you in the balls.
9. You know how much fun it is to look at the photos in the ads? You're supposed to read the text also. "You didn't want to visit a lady who is a one-legged Russian wrestler? You should have read the ad."
10. Part of your initiation is to start a top ten thread in Coed. Top ten reasons hobbying makes men old and fat has already been done.
Cleanliness was in the top ten in previous years, but modern women are not as concerned about this. In fact a little ball musk usually warms her up nicely.
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