Jack Burton is not a licensed therapist.

Baby Fred writes:
Dear Jack,
I have terrible indigestion.  My parents make it worse by rocking me often.  How do I tell my parents not to rattle me too much after I have eaten?

Dear Fred,
I had the same problem.  Then I threw up on my parents.  That got the point across quickly.  I suggest that you spit up only when they are holding you.  If they don't get the message try throwing up on their favorite things...like expensive clothing, new rugs, or important work papers.  I'm sure that will do the trick. 


Baby Olivia writes:
Dear Jack,
Thanks for the preview of life on the outside.  I'm thinking of staying inside, but my lease runs out in about 5 months.  Any suggestions?  Keep up the good work.  You are touching millions with your keen insight and fancy dance moves.

Olivia Morse (womb 29987747, Geneva, NY)

Dear Olivia,
I was in your position once. 
You can try to overstay your lease, but that often angers the landlord who will undoubtedly seek the assistance of authorities to have you extricated.  Even then, extrications have been known to last 72 hours.  I suggest you stretch out the extrication as long as possible.  Hey, you don't owe your landlord anything.  If they won't give you 30 days notice then I say make the move as difficult and as painful as possible for the landlord!  Good luck.


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