10 reasons you too should get a slap therapist a la Maneesh Sethi

Entrepreneur Maneesh Sethi’s cursor veered towards Facebook. SLAP!! came from the side; Sethi’s cheek buzzed red hot. That was back in 2012. So why is this video back in news? The answer is - hold my mouse - Elon Musk.

Maneesh Sethi, an Indian-American based in San Francisco hired the woman, Kara, to slap him the moment his attention went to Facebook, Zuckerberg's all-powerful platform that he felt was decreasing his productivity. A Twitter user recently dug up the story and this time, it caught the attention of eccentric billionaire Elon Musk. 

Musk had a Musk-y response. Two fire sign emojis. He found the video ‘cool’. Maneesh Sethi likened the brief attention from Musk to the story of Icarus from Greek mythology, the man who flew too close to the sun (and met his death because of his ambition). 

I'm the guy in this picture. Is @elonmusk giving me two emojis the highest I'll ever reach? Is this my icarus flying too close to the sun moment? Was that implied by the fire symbols elon posted? Time will tell.

— Maneesh Sethi (@maneesh) November 10, 2021

So while Musk wonders what he could hire a 'slap therapist' for, here's what we think you might hire one for:

1. IF YOU SMOKE TOO MUCH

If chewing gums or using nicotine patches haven’t worked out for your smoking addiction, perhaps getting slapped will? Your partner, mother, father or friends are likely to love the opportunity to help you out. If not, you could hire your Kara.

2. IF YOU DRINK A GLASS TOO MANY

You may want your slap therapist to accompany you to parties, so that you can drink within your capacity. If not, a slap may stop you from going overboard and sticking yourself into an embarrassing situation or even calling your ex.

3. IF YOU WANT TO DRUNK-TEXT YOUR EX

A night of (excessive) drinking comes with its own cons: drunk-texting an ex, for example. So take Maneesh's example and get the slap therapist to wean you off that addiction too. 

4. NETFLIX-ING WHILE YOU HAVE A PRESENTATION PENDING

Can’t stop clicking on 'Play Next' when it's late and you have a presentation (or work) pending? A slap therapist may get you and your ‘not-so-productive’ curiosity in place.

5. LAUGHING AT A MEME AND NOT SHARING

To spread some joy and laughter is everyone’s holy duty. If you are not sharing that meme, you deserve to hire a slap therapist to treat your social manners. It's 2021, after all, adn we've been through a pandemic, and a good laugh is what every friend deserves.

6. TO QUIT IMPULSE SHOPPING

Love that bag on display and kaching! went for your wallet? Your mom or dad may like to volunteer for the job of keeping you from impulse spending. This way, you will save on the money needed to hire someone else for that slap job.

7. DISTURBING SOMEONE’S SLEEP

Most of the time, the person being disturbed will do the work of the slap therapist.

8. NOT GOING TO THE GYM

When reminders and motivational Mondays have not worked to get you to go to the gym (for which you have already paid and the membership is likely on auto-renewal), a slap therapist may help you move your posterior off the couch.

9. PROCRASTINATING TOO MUCH?

To get your work done on time, a bit of tough love may help your cause if nothing else can. A tiny tight slap will get you working on that long-overdue assignment. At the end of it, you will spare yourself the feeling of guilt and stress. 

And finally... 

10. EATING JUNK FOOD

A slap a day can keep the junk away. Your cheeks will shine bright red if you find yourself reaching out for that n-th packet of chips. Your body will thank you.

(PS: We are not sure if Sethi’s idea worked. You could try yours.)