Author Topic: Hidden talents (Read 6062 times)

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2011, 07:57:52 AM »

Fighting

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:44:00 AM »

I have this weird thing that when I watch a football or baseball game, I will see an obscure player and before they say or show his name I will know it. When it is really a no name dude, I always wonder why the hell I knew who it was.

Probably osmosis or something from watching so many games.

felix rex · « **Reply #27 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:52:39 AM »

I used to be really good at memorizing the skill levels of Tecmo Super Bowl players. (the baseline for good RBs is 38-69-40 for speed; if you're defensive hit power is 69 or higher you can consistently run over offensive players with a hit power at 13; Jim Jensen is an absurdly good backup TE for the Dolphins; the Raiders have more speed on their bench than most teams have in the starting lineup; Steelers' backup WR Dwight Stone was inexplicably the best kickoff returner on the game; don't buy into the instruction booklet hype about "a rejuvenated Blair Thomas and a developing Freeman McNeil"<--why the eff do I remember that phrase?).

See, all that was without looking anything up or having played the game for 8 years or so. To be fair, most people already knew that last one. Also, skinnybenny will lead the charge of people going apeshit about knowing more/being better, etc.

felix rex · « **Reply #28 on:** October 22, 2011, 10:02:59 AM »

Maybe related, I also placed 2nd at the state math contest 3 consecutive years in grade school. The same Indian kid beat me every year. Consequently, I still consider myself the "people's champion" since they had to import a kid to beat me.

Tobias · « **Reply #29 on:** October 22, 2011, 10:08:15 AM »

Quote from: felix rex on October 22, 2011, 10:02:59 AM

Maybe related, I also placed 2nd at the state math contest 3 consecutive years in grade school. The same Indian kid beat me every year. Consequently, I still consider myself the "people's champion" since they had to import a kid to beat me.

i'll allow it, provided you could beat the other kid at tecmo super bowl

felix rex · « **Reply #30 on:** October 22, 2011, 10:13:03 AM »

Quote from: Tobias on October 22, 2011, 10:08:15 AM

Quote from: felix rex on October 22, 2011, 10:02:59 AM
Maybe related, I also placed 2nd at the state math contest 3 consecutive years in grade school. The same Indian kid beat me every year. Consequently, I still consider myself the "people's champion" since they had to import a kid to beat me.

i'll allow it, provided you could beat the other kid at tecmo super bowl

I would have destroyed him. His parents didn't even let him watch tv. So, I'll also add "beating Indian savants at video games" to my list.

stunted · « **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:06:29 AM »

I can eat the same food day after day and not get sick of it.

kim carnes · « **Reply #32 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:13:51 PM »

Quote from: stunted on October 22, 2011, 11:06:29 AM

I can eat the same food day after day and not get sick of it.

I had Thai last night.

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 22, 2011, 02:41:33 PM »

I remember the hell out of people's birthdays.

Saulbadguy · « **Reply #34 on:** October 22, 2011, 05:59:01 PM »

State capitals

bubbles4ksu · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:03:12 AM »

Quote from: steve dave on October 21, 2011, 11:11:04 PM

I am better than anyone any of you know at standardized intelligence tests

8manpick is exceptional at these things.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:25:54 AM »

very good at meeting people and deciding within five seconds whether or not i like them.

stunted · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2011, 02:16:14 AM »

Quote from: kim carnes on October 22, 2011, 12:13:51 PM

Quote from: stunted on October 22, 2011, 11:06:29 AM
I can eat the same food day after day and not get sick of it.

I had Thai last night.

I as well

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2011, 11:13:38 AM »

I can also teach dogs to do the basic tricks in a few minutes no matter how stupid the dog is. I am pretty much like the dog whisperer, but I get bit less.

mcmwcat · « **Reply #39 on:** October 24, 2011, 09:31:00 AM »

peace making

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #40 on:** October 24, 2011, 09:38:09 AM »

Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 22, 2011, 05:59:01 PM

State capitals

8manpick · « **Reply #41 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:00:20 AM »

Quote from: Ging on October 23, 2011, 12:03:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 21, 2011, 11:11:04 PM
I am better than anyone any of you know at standardized intelligence tests

8manpick is exceptional at these things.

Quote from: Tobias on October 22, 2011, 10:08:15 AM

Quote from: felix rex on October 22, 2011, 10:02:59 AM
Maybe related, I also placed 2nd at the state math contest 3 consecutive years in grade school. The same Indian kid beat me every year. Consequently, I still consider myself the "people's champion" since they had to import a kid to beat me.

i'll allow it, provided you could beat the other kid at tecmo super bowl

I won the Kansas City and Kansas contests in 4th grade, won KC again in 5th, and retired on top. Terrible at Tecmo Bowl and Tecmo Super Bowl, however. Was at one point ranked 12th on XBox Live in NCAA Football 2006.

CNS · « **Reply #42 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:29:32 AM »

Free throws. Eyes closed. One handed. Lights out.

Also, really good at playing the elbow game in the back seat when you try to jam your elbow in other people's ribs while they are trying to do the same back to you. Undefeated.

Also, in person, I can lie about pretty much anything v. convincingly.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:55:54 AM »

I'm really good at juggling and drinking...

slimz · « **Reply #44 on:** October 24, 2011, 11:02:47 AM »

Excellent short-term memory.

Strange proclivity for pointing out things while watching any sporting event that are then stated by the color commentator within the next couple of minutes.

yoga-like_abana · « **Reply #45 on:** October 24, 2011, 11:44:30 AM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on October 23, 2011, 12:25:54 AM

very good at meeting people and deciding within five seconds whether or not i like them.

Im going to try and make a bad first impression and then totally knock your socks off later.

Brock Landers · « **Reply #46 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:12:54 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on October 24, 2011, 09:38:09 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 22, 2011, 05:59:01 PM
State capitals

The States and Capitals thingy back in 5th grade was one of my favorite things ever. Love pointing out to dumbasses that the biggest city in a state isn't always the capital.

"Sure Louisville is nice, but I'll be over here in Frankfort waiting for your dumb ass to show up. LOL!!!"

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #47 on:** October 25, 2011, 12:14:32 PM »

Quote from: Brock Landers on October 25, 2011, 12:12:54 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on October 24, 2011, 09:38:09 AM
Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 22, 2011, 05:59:01 PM
State capitals

The States and Capitals thingy back in 5th grade was one of my favorite things ever. Love pointing out to dumbasses that the biggest city in a state isn't always the capital.

"Sure Louisville is nice, but I'll be over here in Frankfort waiting for your dumb ass to show up. LOL!!!"

"How do you pronounce the capital of Kentucky? Louieville? or Lewisville??. OMG you're Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!). It's Frankfort."