Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Laugh at the ridicule. Think about something else. Give a witty comeback. Roll with the teasing. Act like it did not happen.

Answer: The people making fun of you expect you to react negatively by either getting angry or being sad, so laughing will throw them off. Give a big hearty laugh like the mocking is the funniest thing you have ever heard. This will deflect the attack and show how little power they have over you. Slap your knee and really exaggerate how funny you think their comments are. Say something like "that's a new one" or "that's the funniest thing I've heard all day." Say something like "that's enough" or "quit being rude." In the moment, it can be difficult to focus on anything other than the mockery that is being directed towards you. However, mentally leaving the situation may help you better deal with it. Try thinking of a place that is peaceful and makes you feel happy. This will help you stay calm and not let the attacks hurt you. You can also imagine a brick wall between you and those mocking you that is deflecting their comments. A sick burn is a great way to turn the tables on those mocking you. This tells them that you are above their comments and makes them look bad in the process. A clever comeback sends the message that you are not an easy target and there are consequences for messing with you. Say something like "wow, did you come up with that all by yourself" or "pardon me, but you seem to think that I care." Try the "Yes, and" technique. If someone is giving you a hard time about something just respond by acknowledging their teasing and then inserting a joke. For example, if someone zings your new haircut by saying "Nice haircut. Joining a punk band?" You can reply with "Yeah, and tomorrow I'm piercing lips, nose, and mouth." Although it might seem counterintuitive, sometimes the best way to deflect mocking is to acknowledge it. Addressing part of the bullies' attacks takes the power away from them and puts you in control. You can then reframe their attack in a way that you want. For example, if you are being mocked about wearing a hat they consider "weird," you can respond by saying "yeah, it looks weird but you have to admit that it's pretty cool." Blowing off those making fun of you takes away much of their power over you. This demonstrates that you are above their comments and that they have not impact on you. This not only takes you out of the immediate situation, but also undermines the bullies' ability to further ridicule you. Try to walk away confidently and calmly. This will convey to the people mocking you that their words have not hurt you.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Join a recreational league. Join a fan club. Participate in fan initiatives. Talk about soccer.

Answer: It is important to play some soccer yourself, as this will further your understanding of the game and feel for the sport. Dribble the ball around in the grass, bounce it off walls, learn to juggle with your knees. True love of the game makes you a passionate soccer fan. If you don't have time to join a league, you can also participate in a game of street soccer. For this you need a ball and people who want to play. Even if the ball, the pitch, the goals and the teams are all non-regulation you can still have a good game. Being part of a club will make you feel as an integral part of the fan community and it will increase your love of the sport. There are many ways to choose a club to support, but most commonly fans will choose a club based on where they're from, a city or region they feel an affinity with. You can also choose a team based on the number of players it has from a country you sympathize with. You can choose to support a club based on style of play, favorite players or simply by finding one that is easier to follow based on television and media coverage. Alternatively you can always choose a club suggested by your friends or family. Activities such as face painting and interactive games are good bonding opportunities between the supporters, and can also be highly entertaining. Additionally, you can purchase support materials such as T-shirts, scarves or hats that you can wear at games and that will distinguish you as a dedicated supporter. In order to keep furthering your knowledge you need to talk to other supporters about the games going on. Maintaining an active interest in the sport and its players will set you on your way to becoming a true and dedicated fan. Consider joining online forums for discussing football with same minded supporters. Choose a forum based on your team or league preference. You can also join online football trivia quizzes that will not only test your knowledge, but also give you new insights about the sport.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Glue two small peacock feathers to a hair clip. Cut three circles of craft fabric. Melt the edges of the fabric. Sew the circles together to form a flower. Sew beads in the center of the flower. Attach the flower to the hair clip.

Answer: You only need the "eye" portion of two peacock feathers. The overall length of the feathers should be between about 4 and 5 inches (13 cm). Apply a dot of hot glue to the back of each feather and press the feathers against a plain metal hair clip or barrette. The feathers should be slightly fanned away from each other. They should also be pointed up and out at a mild angle. Cut three circles of varying sizes out of scrap synthetic fabric. Choose a blue, green, or black fabric so that it matches the feathers. Make sure that you do not choose a flammable fabric. The material you use should be relatively flame-resistant. The largest circle should be about 1.5 inches (4 cm). The middle should be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) and the smallest should be a little more than 0.5 inch (1.25 cm). The sizes and shapes of the circles do not need to be perfect, though. Use a lighter to slightly melt and curl the edges of each circle. This is why it is vital that you use a non-flammable fabric. Hold the edges of the circle near the flame, but do not allow the fabric to touch the flame directly. The edges should curl even without being directly immersed in the fire. Stack the circles and sew them together in the center using clear thread. The largest circle should be on the bottom and the smallest should be on top. Stack the circle slightly off-center from one another in order to create a flower shape. Hand stitch a few small, translucent beads in the center of the flower to create a center. Use the same clear thread. Apply a generous dot of hot glue on the back of the flower and place it onto the remaining visible portion of the hair clip. The flower should cover the stems of the feathers.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Soak the gum in lemon juice or hot vinegar. Harden the gum with hairspray. Use oil to soften the gum.

Answer:
Heat a bowl of vinegar until it's hot or fill the bowl with fresh lemon juice. Place the part of the fabric with the gum in the hot vinegar or lemon juice. Leave the gum to soak. Depending on how hard the gum is, you'll need to soak it for a few hours or up to overnight. You should be able to easily scrape or brush the gum off. Wash the fabric as soon as you've removed the gum. Always test a small area of fabric before you soak the gum. This will let you know if the fabric will be damaged by the hot vinegar or lemon juice. If you can't freeze the gum off with a freezer or ice cube, spray it with hair spray. This should harden the gum so you can simply pop it off. You can also take a blunt tool and gently pry off the gum. Ensure that the hairspray won't damage the fabric by testing a small area of the fabric before you begin. Consider spreading a cooking oil, peanut butter, or mayonnaise over the gum. You'll need to massage the oil or mayo into the gum a little. This will make it easier to scrape off. Immediately wash the fabric to prevent the oil from staining the cloth. Keep in mind that you may have trouble removing oil stains from delicate fabrics. Only use oil if you know you can wash it out of the fabric.