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What Would You Do If You Could Hypnotize That Man?

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My SassyHubby and I adore movies and try and take turns picking the evenings entertainment.  I love the entire experience, the story telling, the dark, the popcorn and the chance to unplug from the real world. There aren’t many movies I don’t enjoy.  This past week it was my SassyHubby’s turn to pick the flick. He decided on “Now You See Me”. 

Now You See Mee

Are you familiar with this movie?  Basically a bunch of smart ass kids use their magic skills to create havoc and commit some super smart crimes.  Maybe it was because I was so tired, maybe it was because magic kind of freaks me out, but this particular film did nothing for me.  It did however spur on an interesting conversation.   Even though magic gives me the heebie jeebies, I am fascinated by the idea of hypnosis.  Some random person snaps your fingers and suddenly you are clucking like a chicken or singing your heart out like you own centre stage at the Grand Ole Opry.  Embarrassing!  Would I ever allow myself to be hypnotized in one of those kitschy magic shows?  Nope.  Well, unless the hypnotist could cure my ridiculous fear of the dentist.  But what if I could hypnotise my Hubby?  Now there’s a thought!  What kind of power would I want over him?  So easy.  I’d snap my fingers or use the special code word and I’d use that power to have my Hubby spontaneously do a load of laundry, empty the dishwasher without being asked, or maybe vacuum!  Hawt!  The possibilities are endless! 

When I posed the question to girlfriends; “If you had the power to hypnotize that man of yours, what would you get him to do?”  The answers were eerily similar.  Everything from getting that man to spontaneously pick his underwear up off the floor, to helping with dinner. 

Then I asked my man the hypnosis question.  Can you guess what a man would do if he had the power of a hypnotist?  Let’s just say his snapping fingers would not result in more home cooked meals or cleaner sheets.  As a matter of fact, his answer was not “clean” at all!  Ha!  Once again I am reminded Men are really just teenage boys in disguise and I have one more reason to stay clear of magicians and hypnotists! 

If you had the power of a hypnotist? What would you get your loved one to do?

    • Comments

    1. Great post, I loved it.

      I am actually a hypnotist and I can tell you that unfortunately you can’t make people do things against their will with hypnosis (or my wife may tell you FORTUNATELY you can’t …). Though movies like Now You See Me can be entertaining they generally are more Hollywood fantasy than reality.

      The thing I enjoy most with hypnosis is alleviating chronic pain, Hypnosis is incredibly effective at eliminating pain and the medical profession is utilizing more and more as an alternative to pain medication.

      So if you want to persuade your SassyHusbby to clean house, do laundry or empty the dishwasher – a nice sexy lingerie will get you a better response than hypnosis.

      Again I really enjoyed your post. It was very entertaining and your writing style is enjoyable and enthralling.

      • I am absolutely thrilled/flattered that not only did you take the time to read my post, but comment too! Thanks for “getting” that this little post is truly just a cheeky piece of writing.
        (and for the solid advise 🙂 LOL )

      • My Hubby pulls his weight in the kitchen, now if he would only clean up afterwards. OH, or maybe buy groceries!

    3. Haha that difference is hilarious! My wish would probably be similar to yours…

      • And yet the difference seems to be true across the board! Hee! Men, all the same 🙂

      • The consensus really does seem to be cleaning!
        How to get a woman? Clean for her! LOL

    7. With my husband, I wouldn’t go for the cooking or cleaning. He already does all the cooking and will do cleaning – if I ask. No, I would use the hypnosis to get him to travel willingly. Getting this to happen would be a miracle. Hmmmm….maybe I need to find a hypnotist…

      • I bet if travelling is a “fear” a hypnotist would or could actually help!
        PS hang on to that man, how amazing!

      • I hadn’t thought about being hypnotised with just a small group. Not quite as scary!

    9. Some of us …bacon…would use our..bacon… hypnotic powers for …bacon…good and not for …bacon..evil deeds.

    10. I’ve been hypnotized a few times, it’s pretty interesting. I would just like him to put me up on the pedestal! I enjoyed that movie at the show and now it’s on HBO so I’ve watched it a few times.

    11. Oh, this would be awesome! lol I would have my hubs hypnotized to clean, clean, clean!!!

    13. Well for starters I would convince them to clean the entire house top to bottom and make a 5 course meal 🙂