Heading off to Vegas this weekend. 1st round of the NCAA Tourney, maybe a little Blue Man Group, I dunno. Last couple days I was trying to think of an all-encompassing Vegas Move. One that stands out, perks the ears up when mentioned. So many came to mind:
Vibe Out at the Craps Table.
I don't know what the hell's going on over there, but it looks fun. A lot more fun than Debbie the Dealer turning over Ace/Jack for the 12th time. Maybe head over with a couple beers, soak in the fun.
Gift Your Buddies a World Series Bet of Their Favorite Team.
Lil' $10 bet on the O's, Sox, A's, Rockies, whatever they fancy. Head over to bro's desk opening day. "Happy opening day." Float over a Rays World Series Winner. +9000.
Hard to land on one. The city is filled with so many plays.
Then I started thinking of Moves I'd pull if I wasn't scared... Like robbing a casino Ocean's 11 style.
How sick would that be? You recruit 10 of your best. Spend months dialing in some sophisticated game plan. No smash and grab bullshit, but a well thought out chess match with some of the best security in the world. I don’t know, just feel like the planning, the fits, the "we're clear", coupla' victory stoags. How sick would that be?
Who am I kidding... All a pipe dream. A damn fantasy. Should've never brought it up. I'll never throw on a 5k suit, scout out the Bellagio, eat a standing shrimp cocktail. Damn shame as far as I'm concerned.
Then again... Instead of risking the 20+ years in prison, why not get your Ocean's 11 on elsewhere. Dial in an elaborate prank, organize a detailed bar crawl, help your buddy get out of his slump.
C'mon, the idea of discreetly inviting your friends over, "I gotta job. 8:00. My place. Wear something nice." Now, ideally you wouldn’t have to include the, “Wear something nice.” part. You’d hope based on the tone and matter of fact nature of the text would prompt a more formal dress code. Can’t assume though. This Move’s just not the same when the boys roll up with Intramural Champ shirts and exposed feet.
Squad rolls in (dressed nicely), you and your buddy are standing next to the TV looking like Pitt and Clooney. You turn on the TV and it's your buddy Sean's face, "Slump" right above his head.
Sean's not in attendance but 10 of his buddies are. All eyeing the TV. Waiting to hear more.
You start briefing the squad on how Sean got his heartbroken two months ago (everyone knows) and how, as good friends, it’s your duty to help kick start his journey back into the wild.
Slides include:
- The bar crawl journey/map (Sean loves bar crawls).
- Who’s invited.
- The exact place and time we dial in a social interaction with Stephanie’s single friends. (Stephanie, in attendance, nods along.)
- A hero set up. Hire some guy to act like an utter buffoon in front of the ladies. Sean steps up. Tells him to back off. Buffoon gets big chested, challenges Sean to a big money pool match (Sean’s great at pool). Crowd gathers, close match, Sean dub, people cheer, buffoon acts like a sore loser, sucker punch (soft blow, Hollywood style), Sean retaliates, kicks his ass, more cheers, one of Stephanie’s friends falls in love, wedding 3 years later…
Figure you can get as detailed as you want.
Sure robbing a casino is probably a much more intense rush but the reward….? Millions of dollars vs. your friend’s happiness and well being…
I dunno, maybe just rob the casino and give Sean a bigger cut. Money buys happiness. Everyone knows this.