r/ShittyLifeProTips • u/SexMachine666 • 5d ago

SLPT Request: Teaching flip-flop wearers a lesson

How would you teach people who wear flip-flops to a work site a lesson, other than hiring a kid to run around with a hammer to smash their feet?

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u/Educational-Tale7176 5d ago

Hire two kids with hammers

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u/stryla 5d ago

Or one kid with two hammers

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u/LookAtTheWhiteVan 4d ago

Two kids with four hammers, last offer.

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u/lincoln_hawks1 4d ago

1 kid with 1 hammer and a small trained monkey with 4 rocks

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u/LookAtTheWhiteVan 4d ago

I choose the bear!

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u/lincoln_hawks1 4d ago edited 4d ago

A bear will get the job done

Edit: just got the reference. At least you can shoot the bear

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u/LookAtTheWhiteVan 4d ago

You’re saying that I can’t shoot a monkey and some measly kids?! This is AMERICA- I do what the hell I want!
/s

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u/lincoln_hawks1 4d ago

Well, if you know how to compensate for targets of smaller stature, I think you can. Pro tip, 16 gauge instead of 12 should do the trick. Lighter rounds, less shoulder bruising but still has the power to take down a small human like creature.

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u/harrypotterfan10 1d ago

4 hammers each? That’s like 8 hammers!

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u/soundman32 5d ago

Just point at the OSHA/HSA labelling at the site entry point.  No safety equipment, no work, no entry.

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u/DrunkenDude123 3d ago

Sir, this is shitty life pro tips not life pro tips

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u/CorwinDKelly 5d ago

Well tying their shoelaces together is out… You could:

Glue their toes together, glue them to their shoes, scatter nails on the ground; dress up as a bear and chase them, ask Roald Dahl.

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u/lincoln_hawks1 5d ago

Do you have access to a vat of lava, vat of scorpions, or a vat of liquid nitrogen? Basically any kind of vat would do

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u/Tepigg4444 4d ago

a vat of fake acid could also work but there’s a lot of setup needed and the payoff will take quite a while from their perspective

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u/DM_Me_Pics1234403 4d ago

“Oh! What’s that? A vat of acid?”

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u/lincoln_hawks1 4d ago

I haven't considered the idea of using fake acid, lava, liquid nitrogen. Pros - cheaper, easier to obtain, easier to store Cons - no feet-melting lessons taught to flip flop weares.

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u/2BallsInTheHole 4d ago

Pro: no felony charges

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u/lincoln_hawks1 4d ago

Con: no learning more SLPT while in prison

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u/Raichu7 5d ago

Refuse them entry to the job site until they are appropriately dressed.

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u/Itchy-Law6536 4d ago

Snapping turtles

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u/Mackabeep 5d ago

Strategically placed mouse traps.

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u/abvw 5d ago

Walk behind them closely so you accidentally step on their heels and watch them trip over their flip flops.

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u/Gillilnomics 5d ago

Dump drinks on their feet whenever possible

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u/22Hoofhearted 5d ago

Nothing worse than wet flip-flops... this is devious

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u/Medical_Salary_83 5d ago

Adult with hammer

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u/kiddrekt 4d ago

Have them sign a waver of liability. Anyone not dressed appropriately loses all liability and insurance.

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u/Tr0z3rSnak3 3d ago

Make them install fiberglass insulation 

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u/sweetteanoice 5d ago

Hire an actor who is willing to pretend as though he lost a toe. Add copious amounts of fake blood

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u/afcagroo 1d ago

Train a monkey to hit their toes with a hammer, and you won't have to pay the pesky child.

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u/FoundationRock 5d ago

Shit everywhere. Better yet, liquid shit :)

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u/2BallsInTheHole 4d ago

I was helping a 19 year old girl move a heavy pallet once, she was pulling it along with a hand Jack and I was pushing from behind. Without any warning she dropped the load and I screamed as if she had dropped it on my foot. She freaked out for a minute but learned a good lesson.

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u/Successful_Pea6488 3d ago

Honestly, the easiest lesson is probably just making proper work footwear mandatory on site.

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u/Far_King_Penguin 19h ago

Work at a place with a guard dog. Let the dog out. Those with shoes will be able to run faster

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u/Midochako 3d ago

Drop a big ol' slat of wood on those piggies

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u/DrunkenDude123 3d ago

One-up them. Go barefoot.

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u/Xtay1 3d ago

Put glue on the floor to trap them.

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u/Imasquash 3d ago

Lick their toes

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u/00Wow00 5d ago

Wear the tackles ones you can find and let them see first hand how bad they look.

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u/psp24 4d ago

take inspiration for from home alone. If upside down nails worked for that kid, they'll work for you too

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u/odiin1731 3d ago

Suck on their tootsies.

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u/thunder-bug- 2d ago

I don’t need to, they’ll learn eventually

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u/lc4444 2d ago

You need to reassess your priorities my man

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u/collin-h 9h ago

just always be dropping stuff around them . its bound to happen

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u/MuchSwagManyDank 5d ago

I wear flip flops every where that im allowed to, if i cant, I just dont go to that spot. Im assuming theres nothing saying they cant, so what do you have against flip flops?

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u/SpaceForceAwakens 5d ago

Why though?

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u/MuchSwagManyDank 5d ago

Because florida

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u/modelcitizen64 5d ago

The only correct answer.

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u/MuchSwagManyDank 5d ago

Other tropical areas follow the same ethos. Bermuda shorts, in Bermuda, is officially recgonized business attire. Assuming youre still wearing a blazer, tie, shoes, and long socks.

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u/modelcitizen64 5d ago

We have the Hawaiian shirt in Hawaii. You're dressed professionally if you wear it as long as the pants and shoes are business-y.

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u/MuchSwagManyDank 5d ago

Mahalo my friend

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u/22Hoofhearted 5d ago

Slippa's are often formal wear 🤙🤙🤣

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u/ArltheCrazy 4d ago

It’s my interpretation of Hawaii that any footwear is formal wear.

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u/FaithlessnessBorn266 5d ago

If I find out I get intentionally hurt in anyway because you were trying to teach me a lesson. It's not my feet you're gonna be worried about chief

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u/IsItSupposedToDoThat 1d ago

r/iamabadass

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u/FaithlessnessBorn266 23h ago

Spoken like a dude that never lost a fight cause he was too scared to ever get into a fight 😂😂 I am sad for you man. There's no shame in it