The Team Text

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I am not a planner. It seems like every week I get surprised by Friday. The afternoon rolls around and I have not thought about the evening's activities. I have made a few products to help (example) but I still end up deciding last minute. By then, many people are bunkered into their home, not wanting to budge. To combat this problem, my friends and I have a targeted attack method to get them out, even with short notice. The Team Text.

A Team Text is simply a synchronized text message from many people targeted to one individual. Performed correctly, the experience of receiving successive texts from many people can persuade even the most entrenched couch potato to join the party. Here are a few examples:

1. The Echo
Team Texter #1: "Join us!"
Team Texter #2: "Join us!"
Team Texter #3: "Join us!"

2. The Disjoint
Team Texter #1: "Where"
Team Texter #2: "Are"
Team Texter #3: "You?"
Notes: Leave time between texts because the order matters. You don't want them to receive "Are Where You?"

3. The Conversation
Team Texter #1: "How fun is this?"
Team Texter #2: "Wow, so fun, but who is missing?"
Team Texter #3: "You!"
Notes: This has the added benefit of being confusing, they might think you are talking to them originally.

4. The Sneaky
Team Texter #1: "Wow, this is fun, you should come!"
Team Texter #2: "Just got here. When are you coming?"
Team Texter #3: "Come out!"
Notes: This is intended to appear as independent texts to the recipient, further convincing them that they are missing a great time.

These are just some examples. Creativity is rewarded with Team Texting. Also, there is no reason to be limited to social gatherings. Send a creative Birthday or Congratulations Team Text. It shows more thought and coordination than a regular text or email while not being as slow as a written letter. What else can you do with Team Texting?