Let's face it: sooner or later, you're going to get abducted. It's a down economy, there's lots of increasingly desperate unemployed folks, and it's a more dignified way to meet new people than, say, Craigslist personals. So, yes, you'll probably get abducted, but that doesn't mean you have to like it.

One of the most tried-and-true methods of grabbing and kidnapping someone is the classic throw-them-into-the-car-trunk method. It's fast, cheap, and disorients, restrains, and secures for transport all in one stroke. As a kidnapper, why wouldn't you do it that way?

Now, in cars built after 2002, there is a nice, glowing handle inside the trunk, so exit is easy, but you can be sure anyone in the abducting business won't be using a car so equipped. This guide will show you how to get out of most car trunks you may find yourself crammed into. I've done this on a variety of cars, and shown many folks how to do it, as well, adults and kids. You can do it, and, I suggest you actually try it, with a pal around to let you out, just in case. Or, if you have folding rear seats, lower those so you have an escape route. It's fun!

The first thing to keep in mind when you're flung into a trunk is that you're not going to suffocate in there. No cars are built tight enough for that. Next, you'll want to orient yourself so your face and hands are facing the rear of the car. It's okay if you can't see, or have a burlap sack over your head— you mostly need to be able to do a bit of grabbing. It's also good to remember that car trunks are made to be secure from the outside in— no car company is wasting money making a Houdini-proof trunk lid, especially from the inside.