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How To Care For A Drummer: The Instruction Manual
Congratulations!!!
You are now the proud owner of your very own drummer!!
By following these simple instructions, you too can keep your Drummer happy and healthy. These directions will ensure that your Drummer will give you years of enjoyment.
STARTING OUT
1) Your Drummer comes with its own sticks, but it will need drums or some other suitable surface for him to hit. Otherwise, he may begin to find his own means of amusement. This can result in "unhousebroken" drumming, which can damage furniture and decrease the value of your home, as well as leave unsightly scrach-marks on your floor.
2) You may find that in the first months of ownership, your Drummer is somewhat uncoordinated. This is normal. It may seem cute at first, but can become irritating. Nevertheless, do not discourage him. Positive reinforcement is the best way for your drummer to succeed. On occasion, your Drummer may become angry if he cannot figure out a certain beat. This can result in cursing and throwing of sticks. If this happens, threaten to play the rest of the song in odd time until he cools down. After he figures out the part that was giving him so much trouble, be extra nice to him and offer him food or a nerf ball (or similar trinket) and tell him how "badass" he is. This kind of situation should occur less and less frequently until around the sixth month, when it should stop completely.
UPKEEP
1) Now your drummer is just reaching full maturity. He has gained the speed, timing, and endurance of the rest of your band and is able to keep up and even stand out on his own. At this point he may request that the band play some of his songs. Tell him that there is not enough time in the session and you will have to play later.
2) Because of your Drummer's increased endurance, he will no longer be tuckered out at the end of a session and he will want to keep playing. Throwing a blanket over his head will give him the illusion that it is nighttime and he will doze off. At this point, hide his sticks.
3) Your mature Drummer will need some different care tips in order to remain healthy. We suggest buying the following supplies to keep your grown-up Drummer happy: Pornographic Magazines, Rubik's cube. These things will keep your Drummer happy for the rest of his useable life. At this point we suggest buying him a drumset, if you haven't already done so.
DISPOSAL
1) After you are through with your drummer, take him to your nearest music store or veterinary clinic, where they will dispose of him.
2) Your average healthy Drummer should last about 20 years, if you follow these instructions.
THANK YOU once again for buying one of our products. If you have any questions or comments, call us at 1-800-WE-DRUMB and a representative will speak with you.
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