Hi Pandas, what random skills do you have, but no longer need?

I can marshal aircraft (worked with tiny planes all the way up to 747), but I don't work in aviation any more.

#1

I can do formal logic, but since nothing makes sense in this world, I rarely need it.

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Richard A Petro
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find doing formal "chaos" is far more appropriate for the 21st Century......and still NO "flying cars"!

David Furritus
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been saying that since the 80's! Back in the golden age of cinema there were all of these great dystopian sci-fi movies set in the "future" (ie, 1980's) and there were flying cars! Where the heck are they???

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PebbleBoy Gaming
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yo same, I learned it a couple years ago, I've never used it in real life though except as a joke or something

Amelia Earhart
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, sadly useless, but wouldn't it be useful to identify illogic? Seems to be plenty around.

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    #2

    I have really good memory for random facts or anecdotes. Want to know the code names of all operations of WW2? Got them. Name of the lookout that spotted the iceberg on the Titanic? Know it. Number of cannons aboard HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar? Yep. Mozart's stage directions for Don Giovanni? Sure. But... What's the name of the coworker I have known for almost a year or where did I leave my keys? No clue...

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    I-am-bubbles!(she/her/cat)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m not the only one with this talent! Yay!!!!!

    Notnow
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. My husband tells me that I know a lot of useless s**t. I beat him at Jeopardy most of the time.

    Mary Rose Kent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m convinced that Key Pixies exist!

    Trisha Howson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that is very very useful you got a good memory. I have a good memory of what has happened through most of my childhood and ect. People are aways like I don't remember that

    #3

    I can recognize any song from listening to it for a few seconds and remember all the lyrics in one listen. It’s pretty dumb but its good for one person karaoke at 2am.

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    HarriMissesScotland
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try out for game shows. There is a new one that the winner gets 1 million dollars. All based on remembering lyrics.

    Marco Conti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the opposite side, I can play piano, keyboard, drums, you name it. I can't remember lyrics to save my life.

    Daniel Yamada
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, I have this too. I don''t own any music because I can play any song I want in my mind any time I want to hear it. It's like a savant talent.

    Lizzy Crit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do this too, and remember all the lyrics from songs I haven't heard in years

    Isidien Gudmundsdottir
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh me too! But when I hear the song on the radio I just can't believe that the singer got the lyrics all wrong.../just kidding!

    Trisha Howson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I can name band right when the music is playing sometimes before they sing

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes i can do this as well, i can tell what song or band/music artist is playing in a matter of seconds and if the beginning of the song is silent i can tell what song it is by the number of seconds its silent.

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    moonlit muffins
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    do u know youth by daughter and the band lovejoy? my faves

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not, but I’ll look into them! Let’s make a deal, I will try out youth by daughter and lovejoy if you try out the Gorillaz.

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    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Random question (and not being rude), are you perhaps left handed?

    the one panda _
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow lol hm do u know tim mcgraw by taylor swift

    Scott Crowell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My question is did Tim McGraw do Taylor Swift or did Taylor Swift do Tim McGraw?

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    #4

    I can make a duck call and tap dance, not necessarily separately.

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    #5

    I can put my foot behind my head, and make a Donald duck impression

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    Scott Crowell
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to see this please. PS. I have a corn chip!

    Daniel Gómez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do the Donald Duck thing too, although I do find it useful with my elementary school students.

    Huddo's sister
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My uncle's name is Donald, and when we were kids, he would do a Donald Duck impression a lot!

    NicNor5560
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My middle brother too! - the foot behind his head part.

    #6

    i know 4 languages, but majority of time using only English... sometimes another one but that's that :( my grandpa used to know 5, but due to not having anyone to talk to - he forgot. Afraid same will happen to me after years.

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    Suzanne Haigh
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Travel to the countries for holidays?

    Johnny
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You live in a great time to be a polyglot, you can find chat buddies online to keep your language skills fresh.

    Tom Drummer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    find volunteer work with elderly or people who want to speak their language.

    Ru Bee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of my friends studied languages and pretty much all say the same thing, translator work is badly paid and some are even working for international companies and say their additional languages are no advantage.

    Mary Rose Kent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use my high school French as I mutter to myself at home.

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    as well I know some songs in 10 different languages (some without understanding, just learned by heart) 😂😂😂 who the heck needs these skills... i don't know 😂 singing in the car for my own entertainment :D hope my future kids will be entertained

    Notme
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I was raised bilingual and have learned 3 more languages as an adult. Fat lot of good it’s done me.

    Dave Classen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's german you're missing-i volunteer to chat with you

    Jill Chambers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Find out if the are any X-speaking clubs near you, or start one.

    #7

    I can snap with my toes. I don't know how, but we're talking a full on snapping noise.

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    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda cool actually. Like if you got kidnapped and can't scream and your hands are tied up, but your toes are free.

    Black Pearl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just tried and I kind of just ended up popping my toe super bad so maybe I'll just let you have that skill

    Mary Rose Kent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Decades ago I knew a black pug named Pearl. She had the sassiest little walk I’ve ever seen: she was like “I’m Pearl, I’m a pug, I’m Pearl, I’m a pug, I’m Pearl, I’m a pug” on an infinite loop!

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    Trisha Howson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can snap my ankle same noise it because I broke my ankle once an something didn't grow back an I very flexible with that ankle now and I think the bone rubs against another bone

    Janet Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you have a video of this technique? ...asking for a friend...

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    #8

    I can flare/ wiggle my nostrils at will. Besides an occasional "Hey guess what I can do" moment it has no use.

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    Lizzy Crit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't realize until recently not everyone can flare their nostrils

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom can do it (dad and sister can't) so maybe it hereditary.... can anyone else in your family flare their nostrils?

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    Lenasss
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We share our useless hability! It is a cool one tho. My boyfriend likes to approch things to my nose to see me open my nostrils, it is terrible hahahha

    Meghna Mohan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me and my two sons can do it too, we were comparing the same last night and this morning i read this 😁

    #9

    Not me, my husband. He can waggle both eyebrows separately. Total wave action. Our kids are very jealous.

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    Jill Chambers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "OMG Dad! You gave me the baldness gene but not that! So unfair!"

    y~
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baldness gene is passed down the mother's line. If you go bald and your father was bald, it is mere coincidence.

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    #10

    Due to a past life where I wanted to be a star of the theater, I can sing about 25 different Broadway musicals start to finish from memory. I am not in the theater. I do have the nerdy reputation for having a song for every situation though. Not to mention, my 5 year old thinks I am an improvisational queen!

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    Mary Rose Kent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your five-year-old seems to have a lot of insight for such a youngster…out of the mouth of babes, I suppose!

    Queen Metapha
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to be your friend... 😉

    #11

    The ability to fall asleep at work without anyone noticing.

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    wowbagger
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a second, that's a *really* useful skill

    Janet Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does not belong on this list as that IS incredibly useful...

    Jette Wang Wahnon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    VERY useful for long boring lectures at Uni....but you need a friend to tape the lecture....been there,done that...

    Daniel Yamada
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you work for the US government?

    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I borrow that skill for a few days?

    #12

    I'm very creative with snarky sarcasm. No longer need it because I pi$$ed off all my friends and family with it. Oops

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    Graham Chapman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I love sarcasm. It’s like punching people in the face but with words.”...!

    Auntriarch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The gap between my wit and your understanding - sarchasm.

    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We should form a club. It’s hard to find people who’re smart enough to recognize good sarcasm.

    burncreek
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve succeeded pretty well in teaching my kids the art of sarcasm. I’m convinced that will protect them at times when s**t hits the fan, and they need to bite back.

    Okatango
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find 4-leaf clovers every time I search.

    Jette Wang Wahnon
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find them also.....dry them and paste them on cards I send my friends ....

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    #13

    All the math I learned in highschool. I've never come across a problem in life where I was like "You know what I need? Trigonometry!"

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    Scotira
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was me when learning vector geometry, I was sure I'd never ever need that. Then I went and learned how an MRI works aaaand here we are: vector geometry 🙈

    MagicalUnicorn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my brains stopped paying attention to match when letters started

    The danish woman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You stand in one corner of a field, which way is fastest, going around it or across it?

    jpaul
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yep but most of everyday machines you use to simplify your life are actually based on trigonometry x)

    Mary Rose Kent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to take algebra again; I have a strange feeling it might help me with my memory issues by giving me something to focus on. As it is now, my days are pretty dang random!

    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trig helped when I learned how to control an aeroplane

    #14

    rifle iron sights shooting. i'm pretty gifted at that. but as i'm vegan it's actually totally useless

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    Captain America
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, shooting competitions are fun, you would be good at em too

    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah or whatsitcalled ... clay pigeons disc thingy... HELP.

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But you don't have to kill any living thing to exercise your talent

    T. D. Bostick
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could always use it to hunt Russian soldiers.

    Scott Crowell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mushrooms and berries are pretty hard to hit on the run.

    WoodenLion
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when my son was about 9 he came running in 'cause he shot a bird with his bb gun. he said it was just flying over and he shot him. he had no idea how hard that is. then he cried 'cause he killed a bird.

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    SoloDadof3
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, so you can shoot all those animals who keep eating your grass? (/s)

    #15

    I served in the US Marines..I can put one helluva spit shine on a pair of combat boots.

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    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex showed me how, but haven't had shine able shoes in many years.

    David Furritus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got pretty good at that in the Army, but then they switched to those tan suede boots for the desert and that skill quickly became obsolete...

    #16

    I have hypervigilance causing my brain to listen to every conversation in the room unwillingly.

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    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to subconsciously count things such as dealing cards, etc. Only handy when dealer loses track AND believes me.

    Hagen Radcliffe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too! I thought I was the only one ( or going crazy) Huh, I guess it’s a thing.

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    jpaul
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    do you consider it as a problem, or advantage. if it's a problem then maybe you should try go on holidays somewhere where you can totally disconnect (no phone, no internet, very few or zero civilisation noise..)

    burncreek
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes. I even secretly join the conversations, coming up with all sorts of sarcastic things they ought to say to each other. *yeah, like evil laughter*

    Karnevil4
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have found that that can be a useful trait.

    #17

    I can roll up hills. You know how you get into a "mummy" position and roll down a hill, usually angling off to the side a little? One day, for whatever reason, I decided to see if I could roll uphill. To my surprise (and everyone else's), I could. It's easier than it sounds.

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    #18

    I'm very flexible especially my fingers but it's not very useful in daily life. Just a fun party trick.

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    Aline Cahill
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, I'm hyper mobile and bend the tip of all my fingers. Also crack my knees when I squat. I don't really like cause it causes other health issues.

    Xray
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. I have Classic Ehlers-danlos and everything grinds and cracks. "Being bendy" used to be fun when I was little, till I couldn't walk anymore. Gentle hugs to you.

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    Marilyn Zhang
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me too :) glad im not the only one

    #19

    Can suck my lip so far back in my face you can see bone structures

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    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I do it wrong and I make micro cuts in mouth causes swelling in small areas inside of my mouth

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    #20

    I can write upside down, and backwards, in cursive.

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    y~
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. It gets addictive so I resist. I can do it with my toes too. Not very, very neatly but easily legible.

    #21

    I can clap with one hand. The sound of one hand clapping is clapping not silence. Sometimes people who think they are clever need to be one upped.

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    Earl Grey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a classmate in 8th grade who could do that. Amazing flexibility.

    IlovemydogShilo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do that too and I thought everyone could.

    The danish woman
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the title on a danish movie. "At klappe med een hånd"/"Clapping with one hand" https://danskefilm.dk/film.php?id=697

    #22

    The ability to make myself nauseous. I earned this skill when I was deep in my ed. really don’t need it now but I can’t get rid of it :(

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    Caro Caro
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It might go gradually. When this happens, you could try and "talk to it". I know it sounds a bit nuts but just address it and tell it to go away. Take a deep breath, close your eyes and tell it to go away.

    Cath Rowe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry ..what does deep in my ed. mean ? TIA

    Trisha Howson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh I can do this because I through up a lot only reason it kinda sucks because when I have to throw up there is hardly anytime to get to my destination I just have to know how my belly feels and than that it

    Karnevil4
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey that's a "force" power supposed to be used on others. Lol

    #23

    I can p**s off a lot. of people online by having a different point of view or opinion. Don't know how I got it, just developed it.

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    SoloDadof3
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that a lot, and accused of having xxxphobia(s) when my opinion doesn't match theirs!

    Janet Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk...that might be kinda useful....

    #24

    I can do a full range of very realistic cat vocalizations.

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    Isabel Care
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can speak and sound like a demon. Can do it when I have laryngitis too. No longer babysitting for the spawn of Satan, so I don't need to make them feel comfortable

    Joy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would probably pay good money to hear you purr. I...I like cats. A LOT! 😄 So a human cat would be... say what??

    #25

    I can tie a cherry stalk into a knot in my mouth

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    Brenda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one from my 21st birthday - I did 2 knots. No idea how, I was very drunk

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got to try for 2 knots now. If I fail I will blame the alcohol

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    Lisa Greene
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid can do that, but no one else in the family can do it. I wonder who's kid they really are?

    #26

    I learned to manually space letters for signs, posters and such. Then computers took over...

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    #27

    I can remember the most uncommon and obscure movie quotes. Even movies I haven't seen in years. Ill be having a conversation with someone, they'll say something, that triggers my movie roledex, pulls out movie x, and I quote a line from that movie. Happens in an instant. People are amazed sometimes but is it "useful?" Nahhh bruhhh.

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    Stephanie Goadsby
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do the same. Though it makes it feel like the people in the world have nothing original to converse about and that every conversation is a cyclical routine having no substance. Geez... we are living in the matrix aren't we.

    PopscotchM
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm like that with books... sometimes.

    David Furritus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife has a similar skill with faces of actors. If she cannot recall their names, she'll remember whatever else they've been in. It's pretty eerie sometimes...

    #28

    I have perfect pitch, but it is nearly useless.

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    HarriMissesScotland
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a friend with perfect pitch. He can play almost any instrument, has built his own,guitars, ukuleles, violins, and other instruments, writes his own musics, etc. I just went to get the URL to his website and discovered that he had a stroke. Life sucks.

    Lisa Greene
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not useless, I have it too and play guitar, saxophone, piano and others by ear.

    Scott Crowell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So why haven't the Majors called you up then?

    Amelia Earhart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it is not! Why don't you sing in a chorus or play in a band. Very useful there.

    #29

    I can train cats - to come on call, walk through an obstruction course, high five, wave, ride a skateboard etc., - but since I've had my spleen removed I'm in danger of getting seriously ill if I get bitten or scratched by an animal.

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should be able to teach a cat to not bite or scrath. If you treat them kindly why should they. Mine never do, but they are Sacred Birmans. Maybe they are as special as I think..

    #30

    I can bark like a dog. Like really well. It causes the dogs in the vicinity to start barking. Only useful for a lot of noise

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    #31

    Procrastination. I g t so good at it by not doing anything else.

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    Indosidius
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Procrastination is like masturbation: fun while you are doing it, but in the end you are just screwing yourself.

    Mary Rose Kent
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With BP taking on such a Victorian attitude towards words these days, I’m surprised that the fourth word in your sentence passed muster!

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought I was the only one that had really mastered that

    #32

    I can whistle with my mouth open. Because I can whistle like that, I can do a perfect cricket impression... I just vibrate my lips and it sounds exactly like a cricket. Yup it's useless.

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    Joy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's fascinating 🙂 You might also be the only person in the world who can do that.

    #33

    if I know anyone's name, even years later I can still remember their name

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    Stephanie Goadsby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad is like that too and he remembers birthays just the same.

    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish that I could do that. I really have trouble remembering names. I have been a volunteer at a class since september, and know only about 5 names for certain. Mostly I get them wrong

    Jo L.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. It can be useful but it freaks them out.

    #34

    I can program in BASIC on punch cards OR paper tape!

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    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obsolete and useless, my favorite category.

    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impressive. Now! Do it in DOS!

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work in DOS. It was so long ago (of course…thanks, Bill Gates!) that I no longer remember it, but I do know that if I *could* remember it, I’d love it all over again. There was real beauty in it. That said, Excel has it all over whatever it supplanted—I no longer even remember what it was. I totally ♥️ Excel!

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    #35

    Crossing my eyes😁

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    Cooper Terry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scott Crowell this is for you. (Bah dump ting next show at 11)

    #36

    I can weld razor blades together edge to edge. I learned that after welding together soda cans got to easy. I weld every day for work but I do structural welding and lift fixtures.

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, maybe not the cans and razor blades, but a talent nonetheless. 😎

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    #38

    I have relative pitch, and it does come in handy sometimes during orchestra and violin lessons, but literally any other time it's completely useless

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    Jo L.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. It was excellent when I sang alto in a choir. Now, day to day, I just harmonize when I sing along to the radio. My passengers tend to enjoy the entertainment, so they say, so we least there's that.

    #39

    i can bring my left elbow to the right side of my head behind my back and vice versa. this only has use in shocking and disgusting people. one guy legit turned away and gagged immediately. everyone else jist froze and said " what the F**K"

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    PebbleBoy Gaming
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the flip does this look like (edit: I tried to do fr.ick instead of flip but BP censored it, what the actual heck)

    Red
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read eyebrow and was very confused for 2 or 3 seconds.

    #40

    I'm a credit counselor, but live on a fixed income, so that's useless. I know a lot of about chemical, nuclear, and biological weapons, but since I'm retired, no one calls on me for any information on that...

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    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy Cow, start a FB group. We'd all like to know the truth!

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn’t you follow your own advice?

    #41

    I can sing “Ten Green Bottles” in Latin! I’m a must at parties!

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    #42

    I can vibrate my eyeballs voluntarily. Like, not shake them. Literally VIBRATE my actual eyeballs. Google it if you don't believe me. I can also fold my thumb behind my hand.

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    Hell’s Angle’s
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do this. I freak out everyone, and my friend wants to teach him how. Idk how

    Karoliina T
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruh same I've creeped out way too many people doing it

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    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if they stick!?! (said everyone's mother)

    Jo L.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this last night. Was rolling hard on MDMA in order to do it, though. 😆

    Hagen Radcliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An old friend could do that. Never failed to crack me up. I got in so much trouble, laughing hysterically at inappropriate times ( church, formal dinners)

    #43

    Long division. Not useful at all, even though my math teacher always told me that i would need it.😭

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    GREENPANDA(male)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m also good at it like very good

    Mary Rose Kent
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love basic arithmetic, and I’d like to learn algebra again—I remember really, really liking it in high school and I think it might help me switch my atrophying brain.

    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take the test for Ford. Be glad you learned it. Ex 1: 2+2= Ex 2 10-6=. Question 1: 967,423÷673=

    #44

    I can recite the alphabet backwards and I randomly diagram sentences for fun.

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    Hagen Radcliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is getting scary- I still diagram sentences too! When Sister Catherine taught you something in 1968, you damn sure learned it! I don’t think they even teach that any more.

    Jill Chambers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what diagramming sentences is. Is it something to do with which verb goes with which noun?

    #45

    I recognize actors/actresses voices if they were in Star Trek, even if it's one episode with full prosthetics.

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    #46

    I know fourteen different ways to hit you with a stick. Actually a honbo, from studying Ninjutsu, but still....

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    Janet Williams
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Highly useful skill, depending on time of day and where you live!

    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know 14 ways of charming you-- much more useful skill!

    #47

    Writing on bp skills.

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    #48

    I can cuss in three languages, French, English, and German

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    Lisa Greene
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very useful, especially if you work in the restaurant biz!

    NotATaco
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do it in 5! Greek, English, French, German, Spanish

    MissCheezleFox1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can cuss in ancient sumerian. Idk why i learnt to but I can

    Indosidius
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is usefully. Great stress reliever

    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Although, I am not at all sure that skill is useless.

    #49

    I can operate one of those old-timey peg and wire switchboards that phone operators used about a thousand years ago. :-)

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    Hagen Radcliffe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my lord! Running the trunk line in 1975! I had to fill in for the operator during her break, and I loved it. Didn’t wanna do it for 8 hrs though, too stressful!

    Xray
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom used to do this as a job back in the 60s. She hated it lol

    #50

    I'm obsessed with medical diagnostics, but I'm looking into careers in nursing. Hope I get to do something with that, though :)

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    HarriMissesScotland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you can help me. 3 doctors, and all kinds of tests, and 7 weeks laters later, oh and a weight loss of 30 lbs. and still no clue what's wrong. Yes, I needed to lose weight, but not this way, and I need to eat without getting sick everytime I even smell food. Now I am just waiting for the endoscopy and colonoscopy scheduling date. yay!

    David Furritus
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you could take it the next level and become a real life House MD...

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not even kidding, that was literally my dream job for a while, but I'm mostly just trying to maximize a four year degree. It's one of my favorite shows, and I'd get super excited when I was coming to the same conclusions as the doctors. My parents also did this thing where they'd describe symptoms of a disease and I'd guess what it was, and I was pretty good at that.

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    #52

    I can only draw Alastor from hazbin hotel

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    ThePanInPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, if you're only able to draw one thing, at least it's someone cool!

    #53

    I can associate almost any word with song

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    Keilana Ferenczy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do this but with Beatles songs! Also, any time I hear a rooster crow, "Good Morning Good Morning" automatically starts in my head.

    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then can you sing it? Always lightens the conversation.

    #54

    I love making maps! I will pull up google maps or google earth and make a complex map. Sadly, there isn’t really jobs for mapmaking as most of the world is mapped already.

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    Stephanie Goadsby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stellar cartography. There is so much more outside of our world.

    Indosidius
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hydrography. The coast and sea bottom constantly changes due to shipwrecks.

    Joy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world of feelings hasn't been mapped and they're everywhere.

    #55

    Spending money

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pshaw, any politician or Beverly Hills housewife can do that. /I'm 😁

    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite a few of us are skilled at squandering our security.

    #56

    I can make farting sounds with only my hands! In person, I'm also pretty decent at making people believe absolute rubbish

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    #57

    My master's degree. I've never worked a single day in my field.

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    Lisa Greene
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just sad... What's your Masters in?

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Masters of Public Administration. It's not so bad though, I didn't go into debt for it (thanks GI Bill) and just having the masters (regardless of what it was in) has helped get a couple of good jobs and promotions.

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    #58

    I can… Tell when people are lying (extremely easily) Do a good impression of Shrek Bend the tips of my thumbs backwards, not my force, they just bend that way Identify all my local birds and most common garden plants and trees

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    #59

    I can identify any movie just watching 10 seconds, also if you Humm a song to me I can pinpoint the movie and find the lirics with Google or Shazam (hyperfocus who?)

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    Cooper Terry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t get me wrong its cool though

    Cooper Terry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That means your just a big movie nerd like myself

    #60

    My ability to ignore pain longer than my siblings. They complain and I'm like "suck it up buttercup" even though I'm going through the same thing. I just tend to say "I've been through worse" and shrug it. Like one time I got stung by a bee in a pool and kept swimming the I noticed something was not right (like a pinching sore feeling) and so I went to the shallow end and the adult pointed out a stinger in my shoulder.

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    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew someone who felt pain, knew it was painful, but didn't care. Like he felt it but didn't. Odd.

    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I feel all of it. Its just that I ignore it. I once sprained my ankle and just kept going. I felt every ounce of pain but I can ignore it for the most part .

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But that can be dangerous. Pain is meant to be a warning, not to be overlooked or ignored

    Trisha Howson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can do this the way I was brought up

    #61

    Give me three descriptive words, I'll create a character for it. Then I'll make a whole universe, storyline and other related characters to join them. reasonably useful for, say, an author, but I'm not an author. Also this one is genuinely useless, if someone gives me a number i can probably tell you what SCP has that exact number and give you a rundown of what they do. And if I can't I'll go look it up and I'll know everything about it next time somebody asks me.

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    PebbleBoy Gaming
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicken, lightbulb, antidisestablishmentarianism

    PopscotchM
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DESCRIPTIVE words. Scared, bright, antidisestablishmentarianism

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    Stephanie Goadsby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like your calling is calling you. You should answer. Don't discount this. It could end up being quite fulfilling for you and your readers. The written word has long been revolutionary.

    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your 3 words idea has the makings for a terrific parlor game.

    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤔 wond'ring aloud... 🕴

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    #62

    I can bend my knee up to the point where if I bend it backwards far enough I can touch my armpit with my toes. Sounds gross but it's kinda cool to me lol

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    #63

    I'm a teen and I can over complicate things and work technology from the 60s-90s.

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    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Focus on the tech. I need a mechanic

    #64

    I can learn the basics of any instrument in about 2 hours but I never get a chance to use it):

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    Amelia Earhart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not? Get a band together. You sound like a talented person. The world needs more music, dude. We need you!

    Joy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is such a gift! 👍

    #65

    If you give me any word, I can almost always burst into a song based on that word. I’ll prove it if you want. :)

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    #66

    I am wicked fast and can run 15 miles without stopping .never use except for pleasure

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    Piccolo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually pretty useful.

    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...And then a big, brown shark came...

    Joy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! 😀 That IS pretty cool and useful. What rational person wouldn't want to be fast and fit. Your blue S looks like a super sign to me.

    #67

    Can lay out a defensive position and call in artillery. Not much use for it hereabouts lately :P

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    #68

    I am amazing at remembering anything that goes to a melody, along with song title, and the artist’s name.

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    #69

    I am a caring person, considrate, hard-working and creative. I take a stand and have an opinion . Not wantend by employers.

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    Jaybird3939
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those people who have those traits are pure gold. However, many spelling errors in your question leads me to believe that you've been passed over because of THAT and not the other things you listed

    Stephanie Goadsby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear that. I once lost a job for pointing out that they weren't following their own rules about the safety of an automotive product. Nice eh?

    #70

    I taught myself to juggle about thirty years ago. I can still do it when I'm steady enough on my feet to stand like that.

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    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Freaked out my boss. Had three bad limes. Lobbed them to me and said, "Toss these!" Grabbed each out of air and juggled. Expression was flabbergast. Totally worth it at time.

    #71

    I have more control than everyone I have ever met over my face muscles, it has no use except impressing people sometimes

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    Earl Grey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would other people have control over your face muscles? … oh, never mind, I see what you mean. 🤨

    #72

    I can make a clover with my tounge.

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    #73

    I don't know if that's a skill, but I'm a very calm and nonjudgmental person. I always say only two things get on my nerves: if someone messes with my dogs or if someone cuts in front of me when I'm in line for a concert. I can listen to any story, doesn't matter how shocking, with the same blank face, probably the reason strangers feel at ease talking to me. I was the star intern and had great reviews at uni when I was studying to be a psychologist.

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    Notnow
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't mess with my dogs.

    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if psychologists drove around like ice cream trucks...

    #74

    i can jump really high, which is only useful when my tall cousin is being irritating lol

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    3 years ago

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    #75

    With the power of toe grip I can open a door with my foot.

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    Nicole Cochran
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been attempting to do it once I saw that

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As can I. As well as pick up almost anything. I wonder if you too have very . . . Visibly pronounced foot features. Like you very clearly see tendons and stuff in your foot

    #76

    Cooking. I'm not really good, but I'm perfectly adequate. I've always hated it and pretty much avoid all but minor tasks.

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    Susanne B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But being able to cook for a friend is so impressive

    #77

    I can lick my own elbow ...yeah

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    ThePanInPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, really? That's cool, and super rare! Fun party trick, at least...

    #78

    I can remember really random details that will never be needed in a conversation or easy or anything really.

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    ThePanInPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do the same thing. Guess our usernames aren't our only similarity!

    Joy
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think gameshows might be your friend. Have you considered entering one?

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    #79

    I'm double jointed in both my fingers and my toes, to the point where I can bend them back so far you can see the bones (idk if it's possible but I think that I almost dislocated all of my fingers and toes).

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    #80

    I can come up with dramatic and edgy monologues and quotes as well as describing a scene graphically.

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    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else's mind paint pictures of the music we hear?

    #81

    I can roll my stomach

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    #82

    No matter the brand or number of items, I will ALWAYS find the chocolate praline with the gooey pink filling. I hate that.

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    #83

    I can sing embarrassingly well but I'm self-conscious and cherish my anonymity. Even my fella doesn't know how well I can sing. I don't think I'll ever make money from it and I would never sing in public. I would shake with nerves but when I have free time, with the windows closed so the neighbours can't hear me, I go...to town!

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    ThePanInPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you could sing on Youtube or something, you could share your voice while maintaining anonymity!

    #84

    I took photography during my last semester in college, so now I can develop film and make photo prints. Problem is, I no longer have access to the campus darkroom, any of the materials, or chemicals. Shame too, seeing as I was apparently the stand out student and often used as the example for well made prints. Besides, in a world of digital photography, who's going to justify paying $10 for one roll of black and white film?

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    #85

    I can balance a glass half filled with liquid tilted on an angle on a dime.

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    #86

    Making angry responses. This is almost ended a few relationships. Getting better at restraining it though!

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    jpaul
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you admit it, that's a good point already

    Janet Williams
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Introverts will find this extremely useful...

    #87

    Crushing on a boy (often times actors) 2.8 seconds after I first see them. Help.

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    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You guys are being so supportive but I still regret posting this XD

    #88

    I’m really good at sneaking around for no reason and if you make me angry because you don’t believe me about something that I know is correct or wrong I will research it and write a full essay with all sources cited

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    Joy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Investigative reporter? The world needs fact-checkers like you.

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    #89

    Can imitate pig's grunts astonishingly realistic by inhaling through nose and vibrating my soft palate. Only came in handy once when teaching animal sounds to a 2 year old

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    #90

    How to load songs onto an iPod

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know how to operate and load songs onto a Zune

    #91

    I can put a piece of watermelon in my mouth and spit out the seeds at once

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    #92

    I used to be a body piercing artist. Very useless skills outside of a shop.

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    ThePanInPanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could say it's a 'pointless' skill to have...

    #93

    I can burp on purpose.

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    3 AM
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very useful for impressing your friends. The other ten year old boys.

    #94

    I can read upside down. There are so few opportunities for this to come up in conversation. And people just aren’t that impressed, sigh

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    Karnevil4
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thought everyone could do this! Learned was wrong.

    #95

    I can tie a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue.

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    #96

    My friend can move each eye separately. Freaks everyone out.

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    #97

    I can blow free floating saliva bubbles off my tounge.

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    #98

    I still remember all the commands for DOS.

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    #99

    I can milk a cow. Not something I need to know since my parents sold the cows and retired 15 years ago. I can also do many other things usually done on farms. Kind of uneseccary as an accountant.

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    Jette Wang Wahnon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a nice skill to have and not as easy as it looks...and who knows...it might come in useful one day...

    #100

    I can write in cursive upside down, backwards, left handed and read upside down with ease.

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    #101

    I live in Japan and can, most of the time, estimate the approximate epicentre and magnitude of earthquakes I feel.

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    Jette Wang Wahnon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is useful...especially if you live in a high-rise building..

    #102

    I have long toes that I can move like fingers and so I am able to use my feet as another pair of hands. Unfortunately, I am requited to wear shoes at work, and so it doesn't help me there. But this skill is very helpful when I am doing DIY projects at home. Have you ever been trying to do something and felt that you needed a third hand? I have a third and fourth.

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    #103

    I know the ABC. My pupils asked me, why they need to learn the order and I genuinely couldn't find an example. Damn you Google.

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    Caro Caro
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "cause otherwise you can't sing the song.

    Karnevil4
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For once a thing I cannot fault Google for.

    Lizzy Crit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For alphabetizing your files. Granted paper files are not as common as they once were but they exist

    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My pupils will be more in handiman jobs.... And the odd one out will lern it. But for the majority it's unnecessary.

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    #104

    I can make a clover with my tongue and move something in my arm to make weird noises (not sure what exactly or why, it just happens). Not useful at all, but they're neat tricks.

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    #105

    I can make my friend mad at me in one second. It only works on that one friend tough.

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    #106

    Common sense and a 3 digit IQ. It makes your life more difficult nowdays....

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    Joy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I bet you're smart enough to know when pretending to be "huh??" is the right thing to do. Being intelligent is a skill and a gift. Using it wisely is an art.

    #107

    Twisting my arm all the way back

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    #108

    Only *occasionally* useful: I don't have a gag reflex and I can swallow with my mouth open...

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    #109

    I can contort my fingers into all sorts of shapes, without pain or feeling.

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    #110

    I can type with one hand

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can type with two (twice as fast ,-)

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not how that works I am unable to type with two because a have a brain disorder that makes it where my left side of my body doesn’t work right. I type 76 wpm

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    #111

    I can click my nose. If you don’t understand I can make a clicking sound with my nose

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    Susanne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to be able to do that, and it impressed children no way, but now I am too old and stiff to get my toung out that much

    #112

    I can open a door with my feet.

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    Jacob Nunez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I can also grab a pen, write, etc etc. basically im a human monke

    #113

    I can remember the last line of almost every book I read.

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    #114

    I can meow like a cat, bark like a puppy, and bark like a dog. All very realistic. Once I meowed at lunch and everybody thought there was a cat inside. I can also do cloverleaf tongue, bend one section of my middle finger, and put my fingers one after the other in both ways. All of these are useless but they are pretty cool to me!

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    #115

    I can look at any nut or bolt and know the exact mm socket I need. It’s a skill I’ve had most of my life but I didn’t work with cars until a few years back when I started vinyl work so I don’t know where I picked it up. It’s not a completely useless skill but it isn’t really useful either. Lol. And I can wiggle my nose. Maybe I should be the Easter bunny for kids. :) that would be somethin. Bipolar Easter bunny? Yes please! Otherwise the nose wiggle is just here to weird out the dog and cats!

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    #116

    I can come up with terrible, groan-inducing, dad-level puns basically on the spot. My friends are all sick of them so I've been asked not to do it anymore, but maybe I could have a career writing kids' joke books or punny valentine cards.

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    #117

    I remember addresses very easily and can give the address of every place I stayed plus all my friends current and past addresses. I also remember the layout of houses and buildings years after. So I can walk into a place I have not been to in years and instantly know where everything is. Don't ask me to remember names of people though or recognise people, that I am hopeless at.

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    Amelia Earhart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty useless to remember prior addresses.

    #118

    I can name a gun's caliber with a quick glance, bout it lol

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    #119

    I can recognize a movie I've seen just by hearing a few seconds of music, or dialogue. Annoys my sister because I still like to confirm it, and she has said, "if you know what it is why are you asking?!"

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    #120

    I can sing (cluck?) any song like I'm a chicken. Not that this is really a SKILL because I'm sure it's something anyone can do. WHY someone would want to do it is a whole 'nother question! But it's something I find MYSELF doing almost unconsciously, especially when the song fits the style. (The theme song to Star Trek is a perfect example of a song that fits the style! LOL!) I can also tie a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue! Neither of these are useful in any way!

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    #121

    I can knit a scarf in a day.

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    #122

    I have an innate sense of when grilled cheeses are done.

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    #123

    I can clean and sterilize surgical instruments. I was a processing technician for 5 years and know hundreds of surgical instruments and their proper methods of cleaning and sterilization, but I don't do that anymore so it's just a bunch of useless information hanging out in my brain. It's not often I get to explain the proper use of glutaraldehyde..

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    #124

    double jointed, and can bend my arms in the wrong direction. useless, but can freak people out.

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    #125

    My battle with Breast cancer started 4 years ago, after so many Chemo, Radiation and other natural therapy treatments that I took just to cure my Breast cancer, it all did not work for my condition. I was treating this disease for almost 4 year, I was cured with World Rehabilitate Clinic formula. This is medication that totally kills cancer cells. They also have a cure for hysterectomy issues, Alzheimer's Disease and more other chronic diseases. Contact ( worldrehabilitateclinic.com or WhatsApp +17278553511.

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    #126

    Former combat engineer & armorer, USMC. 30 minutes in Home Depot then a couple of hours at home in my shop, and I can walk out with a couple of functioning 12 guage boom sticks and enough exolosives and associated pyrotechnics to take out my cul-de-sac.

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    Dawn Passamichalis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably going to be a useful skill in a post apocalyptic world. Could be sooner than later.

    Indosidius
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is useful for that Karen on the Corner. Still serving, and military personnel have a dark sense of humor. Just stating that before someone calls the FBI on the trigger happy gun nuts 🙃

    #127

    Throwing thinfs

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    #128

    And cross my toes

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    #129

    Gleek and make water drop noises with my mouth.

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    #130

    I can name the General for Carthage during the Punic Wars.

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    #131

    everything from P.E, also microsoft access, science of sports equipment, drama class, religious education social studies, we mostly did trust games we used to learn humanities but they stopped teaching us that after a year, i cant even remember what that subject even is and geography was useless too, all the teacher wanted us to learn about was Zimbabwe because she liked the place

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    #132

    the gift of healing

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    #133

    I can touch my tongue to my nose

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    #134

    I got my Masters in Clinical Social Work, with a 4.0 average, a few years ago. I was in my early 60's, and not one agency within 4 states, would even give me a job interview. They all required me to reveal when I got my first college degree and that 1970's date sent my app straight to the black hole. There is a desperate need for therapists in this country but age discrimination is much stronger than the public interest. Many older adults are in a similar position and their years of skills are being wasted due to stereotyping and other factors. There is almost no enforceable legal remedy for this form of discrimination.

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    Amelia Earhart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's sad. I'm so sorry. Have you tried Catholic services?

    Jaybird3939
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank the stars for out reps and senators. Our county is getting a brand new 9 bed mental health facility for young people. Sounds like it's going to be Beautiful and much needed.

    #135

    I’m ambidextrous, which in itself can be sorta useful: It doesn’t matter whether the mouse is or left or right side of the keyboard for example, and back when I worked as a teacher kids found it funny that I started writing with my left hand and continued with the right on the chalkboard. Anyway, as the world is mainly set up for right-handed people, I quietly pretend being one myself, as well.

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    NicNor5560
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That must have been funny indeed, finishing your sentences with the other hand.

    #136

    I can be calm in chaos. It's definitely a useful talent these days.

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    #137

    I can tie a cherry stem with my tongue, but, alas, I'm not sexy.

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    #138

    In Monster’s Inc. Boo would always say “Mike Wazowski” in her toddler voice and I can do the impression perfectly.

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    #139

    I play the flute, but haven’t touched it since this one time at band camp.

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    #140

    The ability to remember useless facts.

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    #141

    I can tickle myself. Dumb skill that little ppl have.

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    #142

    I can turn my eyelids inside out- freaks the hell out anyone who asks to see it, but it's never used in life!

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    #143

    I developed a system for writing coded messages with a friend of mine when we were 10. Still remember how it works, so I could write messages no one else understands. Not really useful

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    #144

    I can identify famous paintings by artist, date, period and style!

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    #145

    I can make this weird honking noise that others can't seem to mimic. I can also touch my elbows behind my back, and drop my ear to my shoulder.

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    #146

    I can know a lot about WW2 tanks…but high school doesn’t really call for that

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    #147

    Honesty. Unfortunately lying works better and I never learned how to do it convincingly.

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    NicNor5560
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me neither. I start crying if I try. LOL. So, not convincing either.

    #148

    I can hold almost $10 worth of quarters in my collarbone indents (supraclavicular fossa) and walk around without dropping any but it gets uncomfortable with the tensing needed to hold them all.

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    #149

    Cracking my knuckles really loud

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    #150

    i can play drums. like, very good, after listening to any song. AC/DC and Nirvana is the best to play drums to. (sorry if dissapoiting) [sorry for my spelling too]

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    #151

    I am pretty good at driving a tractor. I have only tried it once

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