How to Hang a Spoon from Your Nose

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You can amaze your friends and get attention at a banquet by hanging a spoon from your nose or by hanging multiple spoons from your nose and face. It is harder than it looks.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Rubbing Method

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    Exert a slight pressure on the downstroke but lift slightly and give no pressure on the upstroke. Eventually you will feel a slight tendency for the spoon to resist on the downstroke.
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    You don't need to put anything on the spoon. When you are doing this correctly, you don't need to hold your head back.
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Method 2
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Breathe Method

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    It's either this, or lick the spoon gently. Don't drench it!
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    It can basically be placed anywhere on your nose, as long as it is on the ledge of it.
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    Your spoon is balanced perfectly on your nose (if you did it right)!
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    Why does this work? Because of friction?
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    It works because the little particles of water from your breath make it stick to your nose. The water particles works like glue.
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    Will it stick to my nose if my skin is oily?
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    It's possible, but the spoon is more likely to slip if your skin is oily.
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      • Practice makes perfect!
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      • If you wish to go one-up on others who have learned the trick, try hanging a fork from your nose. Same technique applies. Don't be afraid to use a meat fork if that's what it takes to establish your dominance.
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      • If you try this at, say, a wedding banquet, or any other formal public get together, you may get unwanted attention!
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      Things You'll Need

      • Spoon - plastic or metal

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