The New & Improved ELEVATOR LIST

Many of you have seen the email titled, "Things to do in an Elevator". We've listed the 26 items in the original email (author unknown) below.


As an added bonus, Laura and Amber have added 74 additional things do do in an elevator, making this THE TOP 100 THINGS TO DO IN AN ELEVATOR.

Enjoy!

THE ORIGINAL 26

1) When there's only one other person in the elevator, tap them on the shoulder and then pretend it wasn't you.

2) Push the buttons and pretend they give you a shock. Smile, and go back for more.

3) Ask if you can push the button for other people, but push the wrong ones.

4) Call the Psychic Hotline from your cell phone and ask if they know what floor you're on.

5) Hold the doors open and say you're waiting for your friend. After awhile, let the doors close and say, "Hi Greg. How's your day been?"

6) Drop a pen and wait until someone reaches to help pick it up, then scream, "That's mine!"

7) Bring a camera and take pictures of everyone in the elevator.

8) Move your desk in to the elevator and whenever someone gets on, ask if they have an appointment.

9) Lay down a Twister mat and ask people if they'd like to play.

10) Leave a box in the corner, and when someone gets on ask them if they hear something ticking.

11) Pretend you are a flight attendant and review emergency procedures and exits with the passengers.

12) Ask, "Did you feel that?"

13) Stand really close to someone, sniffing them occasionally.

14) When the doors close, announce to the others, "It's okay. Don't panic, they open up again."

15) Swat at flies that don't exist.

16) Tell people that you can see their aura.

17) Call out, "group hug!", then enforce it.

18) Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering, "Shut up, all of you, just shut up!"

19) Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside, ask, Got enough air in there?"

20) Stand silently and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off.

21) Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce in horror, "You're one of THEM!" and back away slowly.

22) Wear a puppet on your hand and use it to talk to the other passengers.

23) Listen to the elevator walls with your stethoscope.

24) Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.

25) Stare, grinning at another passenger for a while, and then announce, "I have new socks on."

26) Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers, "This is my personal space!"

Ladies and Gentlemen, (L)aura and (A)mber graciously present
THE FINAL 74 THINGS DO TO ON AN ELEVATOR
©2009

27) Hover your hand over another passenger's shoulder. Don't actually touch them, just hover it. When they look at you, just smile and talk about the weather. (A)

28) Open up an imaginary package of candy, take some out, eat it, then ask the other passengers, "Would you like some?" while handing the "candy" to them. (L)

29) Untie one passenger's shoe, then ask the next one "Do you want me to do yours?" (A)

30) Bring your beach towel, lay it out, then "sunbathe" while sighing, "I sure do love summertime!" (L)

31) Yell at passengers for stepping on your shadow. (A)

32) As the door starts to close, put your hands on both sides as if you're the one closing it. Then struggle to keep it closed until you get to the next floor. Then say, "Phew, that was close!" (A)

33) Get in the elevator, take out a spray bottle, spray it. Then say, "Wow! Looks like rain!" and open up an umbrella. When everyone looks at you, say, "Oh, I'm sorry" and offer them to get under your umbrella with you. (L)

34) Say, "I'm so embarrassed to ask, but I have an itch I can't reach and it's driving me crazy!" and when they reluctantly agree, ask them to scratch yor tummy. (A)

35) Set up a Kool Aid Stand. When people enter, offer them a drink. If they refuse, cry. (L)

36) Ask where everyone is from, then plug your ears and wince as they answer. (A)

37) When the doors close, throw your arms up in the air like a roller coaster and yell "WEEEEEEEEEEEEE" until the next stop. Do this every time the elevator starts and stops. After about four times, say, "Oh I shouldn't have eaten that cotton candy before this ride" while holding a hand to your mouth. (L)

38) Wear a black cape, top hat and bring a wand. Act as if you're performing magic in making the doors open to a new floor. Say nothing, but bow after each "trick". (A)

39) Sit in a folding chair, eating popcorn, and stare straight at the doors. Every time the doors open and let someone on, say loudly, "I've seen this one before, but it still gets to me every time." (L)

40) Pretend to cut people's hair with finger scissors. (A)

41) When someone gets on the elevator, get excited, and say, "I never do this, but I'm a HUGE fan. Can I have your autograph?" Then hand them a notepad and a pen. Do this to everyone who gets on...especially when the others haven't gotten off yet. (L)

42) Bring a book, hold it upside down but pretend to read it, then loudly SHHHHHHH everyone whether or not they're making noise. (A)

43) Dress up in a Santa outfit and ring a bell. Have a bucket there for change. Every time someone gets on, look pointedly at them, then at the bucket. Raise your eyebrows. Do this in July.(L)

44) Stand in the Karate Kid stance and when people start getting off, say "That's right, you don't want any of this." (A)

45) Soak your feet in a tub of water. Lean your head back, sigh, look around you and say, "I just love this spa, don't you?" Close your eyes and hum. (L)

46) Ask if they can teach you how to whistle, and spit during your attempts. (A)

47) Wait until the elevator is nearly full. When the next person comes on, Shout, "SURPRISE!" Lead everyone in a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday to You." Wear a party hat while doing this. (L)

48) Sit at a table with a crystal ball. As people come in, consult the ball. Sigh, shake your head, and mutter while casting hasty glances around. When people look at you say, "Hey, it's not my fault. Blame the ball." Go back to consulting and muttering. (L)

49) Bend down like you're trying to look under everyone (like in bathroom stalls). (A)

50) Put your foot right up to the person next to you, and tap it. Look at them and wiggle your eye brows. (L)

51) Hand out Dixie cups, and when the door opens, run out of it as fast as you possibly can. Keep looking back in horror. (A)

52) Take out a pair of rubber gloves, snap them on, look around and ask, "Okay, whose next?" (L)

53) Skip from one side to the other. Make them small skips so you can get at least 4 good ones in. Repeat the skipping. (A)

54) Get one of those plastic basketball hoops and a nerf ball. Hand one passenger a jersy, look at another and say, "You're skins. Everyone ready? Okay, let's play." Blow your whistle and ref. (L)

55) Hold up a cardboard sign that reads "Going to Santa Fe" and start hitching for rides with your thumb up. (A)

56) Answer your cell phone. Get a puzzled look on your face and hand the phone to the person next to you and say, "It's for you." (L)

57) Ask someone their name, and when they answer press your finger to their lip (real sultry like) and shush them. (A)

58) Get a golf ball and club and start to golf. When someone gets on, act all annoyed and say, irately, "You're standing on my green." (L)

59) Press your back against someone else's and use your hand to compare heights. Say "I'm Taller!!" even if you aren't. (A)

60) Get on the elevator with a pizza box, go up to one of the passengers and say, "Okay, let's see. You ordered a large pepperoni with black olives. That'll be $16.73 please." Hand them the "pizza." Stare at them expectantly. (L)

61) Sit there with a fishing pole and "fish." Reel it in and recast. Sigh loudly and say, "They're not even biting today." (L)

62) Stand in front of the elevator and lead everyone in a sing-along of "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider." (L)

63) Press the STOP button, put a flower pot on your head, and perform your best rendition of "Whip It" to your captive audience. Upon completion, turn restart the elevator and act as if nothing happened. (A)

64) Introduce yourself to someone, shake their hand. Don't let go for the entire ride. Give them loving looks throughout. (A)

65) Say "Whoaahhhh....whoooooahhh..." as you try to keep your balance while the elevator is in motion. Stumble about, bumping into people. (A)

66) Bring a Sharpie marker. Ask someone for their business card. When they give it to you, immediatly write their name & phone number on the wall after, "For a good time call..." - while they're still there. (A)

67) Stand on your tippy toes as high as you can. When you can't hold the pose any longer, go into self-hate mode, hit yourself in the head, and tell yourself what a failure you are. (A)

68) Dress like a bouncer. When people get on, tell them, "There's a five dollar cover. We got a band tonight." Motion behind you to the "band." Stamp their hand. (L)

69) Scan everyone coming on the elevator with a wooden spoon. Say, "Security measures. You understand." as you scan them. (L)

70) Hold a "raffle." Read a blank piece of paper. Get really excited and yell, "YOU WON!" Jump up and down. Give them their prize: A Taco Bell coupon. (L)

71) Lay on the floor with a tub of KFC. Eat a drumstick. (A)

72) Rock out to your favorite tunes with your headphones on - be sure the headphones aren't plugged into anything, but instead just bouncing about to the rhythm of your groove. (A)

73) Put a fake booger in your nostril. When people bring it up, say "It's a BIRTH MARK!" (A)

74) Spray paint some work boots red and sprinkle glitter on them. Each time the doors close, click your heels and say, "There's no place like home. There's no place like home." (A)

75) Adhere a small mirror on your forehead and tell people you can see inside their souls. (A)

76) Hold a photo shoot. Bring your camera and take snap shots of everyone on the elevator, just standing there. Say, "That's it, that's right. Perfect. Now look pouty." (L)

77) As someone walks out, say "You dropped something!" and hand them a pair of men's underwear. (A)

78) Hand out missing person flyers with your own picture on them. (A)

79) Whenever someone bumps into you, shudder in pain and quickly put a band-aid on. (A)

80) Bring a tray of food. Ask a passenger to hold it for a moment, and when they do, start eating with no intention of taking the tray from them. (A)

81) Measure people with licorice whips, then tell them how many licorice whips tall they are. Offer them a bite. (A)

82) Bring a giant zucchini. Start taking bites and make sounds of enjoyment, "Mmm....so good....I love zucchini....yummy." (A)

83) Using scotch tape, tape your face up with a piggy nose & all. Stay in the elevator and don't get off. Talk to no one. (A)

84) Burst into laughter every time someone pushes a button and say, "That tickles!!" (A)

85) Dress like an elevator repair person and tinker with the controls. Get off the elevator and as the door closes, look scared at the passengers as if you forgot something important. Scream. (A)

86) Ask random people if they know how to get goat blood out of carpet. (A)

87) Lick and REALLY enjoy, an imaginary ice cream cone. (A)

88) Bring a martini mixer. Dress in a tuxedo. As people get on ask them, "Shaken or stirred." Give your martini mixer a little shake as you ask them this. Wriggle your eyebrows. (L)

89) Paint your toe nails. Offer to paint the other passengers. When they refuse, shrug your shoulders, and say, "Your loss." Hum. (L)

90) Wrap your arms & legs in foil and ask people which floor the future is on. (A)

91) Ask someone if they've ever been cow tipping. When they say 'no', say 'You go like this...' then quickly ram into another passenger. (A)

92) Bring a giant sombrero on the elevator. Put it on a passenger's head. Take a picture with your polaroid camera. Sing Happy Birthday in Spanish. (L)

93) Evesdrop on someone's conversation and pick out a word from it....then repeat it, spelling bee style. Step forward, say it, spell it, say it, step back. (A)

94) Bring in some ballet music. Perform ballet stretches on the rails. Do this wearing a business suit. (L)

95) Hand cuff yourself to the rails. Wear a prison uniform. As people get on and off say, "I sure hope they come back for me soon." (L)

96) As people get off, tell them to have a wonderful day and smile sweetly, then quickly push them out of the door...forcing them to take a very quick last step. :) Smile again. (A)

97) Have a picnic. Say,"These darned ants are awful." Spray the "ants" with bug spray. (L)

98) As the elevator doors close, start collecting "tickets." When people don't have them, tell them, "Well then, you'll just have to get off at the next floor and take the stairs the rest of the way." Look disgusted and mutter about people expecting "something for nothing." (L)

99) Hold a real estate open house. "Show" the elevator. Say to one certain passenger, "You better make an offer quick. This one is going to be snapped up quick." Nod in the direction another passenger. Lean in and whisper, "I hear she's loaded." Widen your eyes. (L)

100) Have a book signing. Sit at your table with copies of your book titled, "You're Probably Going to Die in this Elevator" (A)