how to break up with your duo partner

[megz642]

my duo partner is a really good friend of mine, but she never has time for forensics. I really want to switch partners, but do so without her getting mad at me. any advice?

[TheCHAMPisHere]

When you are performing in the Duo round, stop. Turn your body, look at her in the face and say "You know what, we're done. It's over." And continue your piece. She'll get the hint.

[sassafrassz]

HAHAHA I thought about asking my partner to Sadies in our final round last month.. but I didn't.

If she never has any time, explain that to her and say that while she is an "excellent friend", you need to be able to work with someone who has the time to give the same dedication to forensics as you do. And in the future, never be duo partners with a really good friend (or someone you risk falling out with).

[Chewie]

I, having gone through 10 duo partners, know how to handle this situation.

Just get out the "Break-Up Tazer".

They'll get the idea. Quick.

[flyfarfromhere]

the "Break-Up Tazer" can also come in handy for those late night strolls through the park. homeless man tries to get frisky? Break-Up Tazer! dog attacks you? Break-Up Tazer! grandpa asks you to sit on his lap? Break-Up Tazer!

[Chewie]

Well, if a homeless man ever "gets frisky" with you...that's when you bust out the "Break-Up Switchblade".

[sassafrassz]

Well, if a homeless man ever "gets frisky" with you...that's when you bust out the "Break-Up Switchblade".

I don't know if it would be a "Break Up Switchblade" more than a simple "**** Off Switchblade"..

[Chewie]

Heehee, I think that's the new model. :D

I was doing some "research", and found out that several folks in this situation (being frisked by a homeless man) have actually substituted the "You Kids Get The **** Off My Lawn" Shotgun for the Switchblade/Tazer, but it tends to be a bit more messy.

[flyfarfromhere]

personally, i prefer the "What Were You Thinking?" sword. that's just my personal preference though.

[AfRiCaNHI]

Kill her. My duo partner said that her mother won't let her go because it's sooooooo far away. So there's only one thing to do..........one has to be taken out of the picture........HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :twisted: (do the same)

Well, in all seriousness, I have a close bond with my partner. So, to tell her something like that would kill us both................nothing to say.

[Jimbo Jones 2017]

I've always used "Its not you, its me" and "I think we're just heading in two different directions" I'll say those lines, look around, then use the "You're not the interperr I expected, you really suck" death ray, but hey a delicate situation.

[Ryan]

Ahh so that's why Phil doesn't even live in the same state as you anymore...

[AfRiCaNHI]

"It wasn't working out like I thought it would."
"I think it's time we see other interpers."
"It's not you.........it's me."
"It's not me.........it's you."
"Well, if you would just ****ing pop, there wouldn't be so many rough spots."
"We haven't been making any progress in our relationship."
"I've been cheating on you. I began blocking a duo for Harvard with someone from another school."


How did it go?

[KY Acid Trip]

I dont know exactly how you have to do it, i just broke up with my duo partner cause he wasnt committed, he was telling me to stay after practice but he wouldnt show up, so if thats your case, i know how you feel. IF not, i dont know. Just basically say that you think it would be better if you had a partner that had more time to practice, and tell them that its not because there not good or anything, its just that you need to work with someone that has more time.

-Hope that helps!

* incase you were wondering i was doing the duo " Jock Talk " *

[megz642]

hmmmm... the "You Kids Get The **** Off My Lawn" Shotgun or the Break-Up Tazer. choices, choices.

[jdcongresscapt]

My partner and I have a promising duo earlier this year (6th at UPenn). Then, we had a local congress tournament. SInce I did congress all last year, I went to get a backup qual. My partner went as well. By an act of God he broke, and then he was all like "Screw duo! I'm gonna do CONGRESS FROM NOW ON!!" Just recently, I learned he found a new duo partner (doing MY piece, with him taking over MY character, nonetheless), but I digress.

[ria]

well, that's uncool. did you confront him about it?

if you want to split with your duo partner, and she really is a great friend, she will understand. just tell her you need someone more dedicated, with more time, whatever the problem is, but make sure she knows you're still her friend. i love my duo partner, and she is a great friend of mine, too, but if she came to me with a legitimate reason and wanted a new partner, i'd do it. i wouldn't want to think i was holding her back. i think your friend will understand. let us know how it goes.

[AfRiCaNHI]

Depending on the size of your duo partner, violence is the key.

[Ryan]

My partner and I have a promising duo earlier this year (6th at UPenn).
I'm sorry to make you look bad but... weren't there only 7 duos?

[Notsowhitekid]

Slap him/her in the face and say "thats it puun tang im tired of your ****"

[sassafrassz]

Slap him/her in the face and say "thats it puun tang im tired of your ****"

Chris. HIIIIIIIIIIIIII.

Another good way would be to sleep with the ex-other-captain of your team.. wait. oops. ;)

[jdcongresscapt]

My partner and I have a promising duo earlier this year (6th at UPenn).
I'm sorry to make you look bad but... weren't there only 7 duos?

:( ...yeah, but if anyone asks, I just say that there were more than six :D

ANd yes, I did confront my partner about it, but he went on about how he is 'good' at congress (at that tourney, he gave one good speech in a weak chamber)
Now, I'm back to doing extemp and congress (not cool) and my partner is doing duo (MY duo [with him playing MY character (which is SO not gonna work)])

[sassafrassz]

Well, hopefully he never finals! And then.. you can laugh at him and his new partner. hahahahaha.

:)

[Notsowhitekid]

Slap him/her in the face and say "thats it puun tang im tired of your poopers"

Chris. HIIIIIIIIIIIIII.

Another good way would be to sleep with the ex-other-captain of your team.. wait. oops. ;)

WTF are you talking about who slept with fetsch(god **** i hate spelling her ****ing name) ALEx i swear to god you better answer me.

[sassafrassz]

Slap him/her in the face and say "thats it puun tang im tired of your poopers"

Chris. HIIIIIIIIIIIIII.

Another good way would be to sleep with the ex-other-captain of your team.. wait. oops. ;)

WTF are you talking about who slept with fetsch(god **** i hate spelling her ****ing name) ALEx i swear to god you better answer me.
Andrew. My (EX) Boyfriend. Not duo partner, but I'm still a little bitter. And, to save you some trouble, just call her "the ho" from now on. I"ll understand. :)

[ria]

my, my. such language. *tsk tsk*

[jdcongresscapt]

Well, hopefully he never finals! And then.. you can laugh at him and his new partner. hahahahaha.

:)

Nah...his new partner's cool. And he's only a poor little freshman :( .

[Notsowhitekid]

Slap him/her in the face and say "thats it puun tang im tired of your poopers"

Chris. HIIIIIIIIIIIIII.

Another good way would be to sleep with the ex-other-captain of your team.. wait. oops. ;)

WTF are you talking about who slept with fetsch(god **** i hate spelling her ****ing name) ALEx i swear to god you better answer me.
Andrew. My (EX) Boyfriend. Not duo partner, but I'm still a little bitter. And, to save you some trouble, just call her "the ho" from now on. I"ll understand. :)



yes but was andrew a speeche, i mean the ho and andrew hooked up i know but i thought you were talking about gavin since this was purely for duo partners

[sassafrassz]

Slap him/her in the face and say "thats it puun tang im tired of your poopers"

Chris. HIIIIIIIIIIIIII.

Another good way would be to sleep with the ex-other-captain of your team.. wait. oops. ;)

WTF are you talking about who slept with fetsch(god **** i hate spelling her ****ing name) ALEx i swear to god you better answer me.
Andrew. My (EX) Boyfriend. Not duo partner, but I'm still a little bitter. And, to save you some trouble, just call her "the ho" from now on. I"ll understand. :)

yes but was andrew a speeche, i mean the ho and andrew hooked up i know but i thought you were talking about gavin since this was purely for duo partners

Yes. Andrew was a speechie. And Gavin.. well, he knows how I feel about her. And lets just say that if he ever "had relations" with her.. well, you don't want to know what would happen. But anyways.. we need to not have an ongoing conversation on the board when we could as easily have it in person.