Zorphbert & Fred by Dawn Griffin

Apr08

Hobbies & Hiccups

by dgriff13 on 2015/04/08 at 12:01 am

Posted In: Comics

Yeah, it’s an odd comparison… but I noticed it, thus… comic. Do you have any fun/interesting/weird cures for hiccups?

2015 Tour: East Coast ComiCon!

This weekend! I head towards NYC for this fast-expanding show I’ve heard so much about: East Coast ComicCon! With barely any time for rest after my first show last weekend in Philly, too! I will join other all-ages and kid-friendly artists in the KIDS LOVE COMICS section and will be hosting a fun workshop “Alien Art!” at noon on Saturday. Bring the kiddies and rock out with your GEEK out!

I know, you want the details… here you go….

WHERE:
Meadowlands Exposition Center
355 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094

WHEN:
Saturday, April 11th – 10AM to 6PM
Sunday, April 12th – 10AM to 6PM

TICKETS:
1-day passes range from $22-35, and weekend passes are $44-$58.50.
Go HERE to get tickets in advance, always recommended.

SUPER DEAL: FREE print with book purchase! FREE coaster with purchase of 2+ books!

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Lynn Savage

Watercolors, eh? Well, at least she didn’t take up cartooning as a hobby!
- dgriff13
  
  ahaha… that would be WAY too “meta”.
Bill Murphy

A hiccup is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute.
My method to cure hiccups is based on applying pressure to the diaphragm.

1. Take as deep of a breath as you can.
2. With your throat closed, open your mouth and take more air in. Shut your mouth and push the air back into your throat. Try to do that three times. (Remember, we are trying to apply pressure to your diaphragm)
3. While holding your breath, remain calm and count backwards in seconds (in your head) from ten to one.
4. Once you hit “1”, calmly breathe out. Should take about three seconds.

It may take a little practice but it always works for the people I talk through their hiccups with. 😀
- dgriff13
  
  That sounds similar to my family’s old trick… which involves holding your breath and swallowing repeatedly (drinking water).. until you hafta breathe again! Sometimes you can plug your ears too (and use a straw).. but works without it too. Not sure that matters.