saffronhare

I've been tagged by the distant and yet precise

hekatatia. Since I'm mostly waiting for 5 p.m., it looks like I've got the time to indulge:

I am listing five particularly effective bribes. I'm not saying how they rank, or if they're necessarily the Most Effective, but there you go. The assumption stands that lots & lots of money is always a good bribe, though unimaginative, so it's left off the list.

1) Food -- in particular, food I do not have to prepare and which is brought to me. For example, I am considering flashing my tits to whomever can procure a bacon cheeseburger for me from Steak & Shake (pickle, ketchup, and mustard only). The offer has no particular expiration date at this time, and terms are negotiable. ;)
2) Fabric -- yup, just fabric. I'd go all gushy over lovely, rich fabric that can be used for making things for my house or general costuming. I love to sew, but I have an unerring preference for the Most Expensive stuff, so it's an indulgence I don't get all that often.
3) Brush and play with my hair. I'm told this is also enjoyable for the person doing the brushing and playing, since I have Good Hair, but that's relatively unimportant. It's not even sexual...I just really love it.
4) Help me with home improvement, or give me permission to demolish/purchase something for the purposes of home improvement, and I'll go weak in the knees...maybe even tear up. The gratitude and shift in my mood will be dizzying -- just ask my husband. (shrug) Hey, I'm a Cancer.
5) Sleep. The value of high-quality sleep cannot be underestimated in the barter system of my life. Once, for my birthday, I asked to switch houses for the night so I could sleep through and wake up when I was damn well ready. It was one of the bestest presents ever in my whole entire life. (This gift also included a bath in a Huge Tub, which would be item #6 if I had one.)

EDIT: I've been informed that sleep is less of a bribe, and more along the lines of extortion. For example, "Let me sleep, and I might not kill you." Your mileage may vary. :)

I'm supposed to tag five people, and I think I will, just out of curiosity about people I don't know super-well:

akaashben,

cynthiaweb,

gamera_spinning,

8elements, and

brandy22kc. Go fer it, if you like.

I won't be upset if you don't post it in your own journal, but it'd be loads of fun if you clued me in on a comment or something. :)