However, there are a few necessary conditions. 1) This has to be played with a group of people, and 2) it requires at least some knowledge of '80s metal/hair bands and brands of chewing gum.

Here's how to play:

Make one person in the group the "authority." It is his/her job to decide whether the suggested combinations are correct. The authority cannot make suggestions, only determine whether the suggestions of the other players are good or bad.

Of the remaining players, someone thinks of the name of a band. Once that band's name is on the table, everyone in the group makes an association between that band and a brand of chewing gum. For example:

White Snake > Trident

The association is then submitted to the authority, and if the one suggested is a good one, the process starts over again. If not, then another brand of gum must be selected.

One can play in the reverse as well, first suggesting a brand of gum and then determining the proper band to go with it, i.e.:

Orbit > Winger

Once the pattern has been established and the game has become familiar, one can begin to use bands other than '80s metal bands:

The Rolling Stones > Old, crusty baseball card gum

Or candies other than gum:

Life Savers > Slayer

However, it is advised that one make use of gums and metal bands as much as possible.

NOTE: If you wish to play this game alone or play without an authority you may email me and I will act as the authority for your game.

Now, let me get you started.

Scorpions. Go.

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