1. Reading is the tried and true tradition that came before shade.
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2. One resorts to READING when subtle shade is just not enough.
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3. It is courteous to announce the reading.
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4. There is a theatricality to reading. It is a dramatic art. BRING THE DRAMATICS.
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5. Much like reading a book, you read with FLUENCY to exhibit proficiency.
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6. The opening line is fundamental. It must shock and awe the readee into silence.
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7. Look them in the eyes and ENUNCIATE.EVERY.WORD.
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8. Be sure to point one finger directly at the readee.
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9. But as you read, the finger must move in a wave-like motion.
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10. Snap throughout the reading.
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11. In between sentences, be sure to include a squint.
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12. Having spectators present will only ENHANCE the read.
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13. Get some water, clear the throat, because you are delivering a SOLILOQUY.
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14. TELL THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
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15. NOTE: Reading is always a response to ratchetness.
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Ratchetness is obnoxious behavior that shocks and awes.
16. Lead with the shade, and if that doesn't work, rebuttal with a REAAADDDD.
17. Your voice should build to a FEVER PITCH.
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18. ACT like you're READING FROM THE GOOD BOOK.
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19. Get close. LEAN ALL THE WAY IN.
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20. USE THE COUNTDOWN.
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The countdown is a method used to turn a read into a list. Before every point you say a number. Example: 5. I am very rich! 4. All my shit is expensive. 3. I'm cashing TRUMP CHECKS! 2. You don't want it. 1. What? I was just telling the truth.
21. Remember: You are READING FOR BLOOOOOOOOD.
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22. Subtweet ≠ READING.
23. OWN THE READ with an ending like:
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24. And then SASHAY AWAY.
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