And now, let's repeat the Nonconformists' Oath:
I promise to be different!
[audience] I promise to be different!
I promise to be unique!
[audience] I promise to be unique!
I promise not to repeat things other people say!
[audience]
Good!
-- Steve Martin, A Wild And Crazy Guy
The First Rule of Nonconformist Club is There is no First Rule of Nonconformist Club.
The Second Rule of Nonconformist Club is Why would you think there would be a Second Rule of Nonconformist Club, when the First Rule explicitly states that There is no First Rule? That's just crazy talk! What were you thinking, anyway?
The Fourth Rule of Nonconformist Club is Rules do not have to be numbered sequentially.
The 3+2i Rule of Nonconformist Club is Rules do not even have to be rational.
The Fifth Rule of Nonconformist Club is Not all Rules have to be funny.
The Sixth Rule of Nonconformist Club is It would be nice if one or two was, however.
The Seventh Rule of Nonconformist Club is All rules were made to be broken. Including this one.
The Eighth Rule of Nonconformist Club is Rule Eight is the only exception to Rule Seven. You may never break Rule Eight.
Want to join Nonconformist Club? Just fill out this easy three-page questionnaire and e-mail one copy to nonconformist@crewstopia.com, fax one copy to (858) 731-2052, and mail one copy (Fedex only, please) to
Nonconformist Club, 309 Del Flora Street, Oceanside, CA 92054-7958. You should also print one copy for your records as well, although this is optional.