Do you have Special Powers?

Eichhörnchen · 12-20-14, 11:59 AM

My son's school motto is: "No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something." When I first saw this, displayed on a big sign outside the school, I said to my wife I thought that it was very true because, after all, our son can get his big toe in his ear.

I also know a woman who can curdle milk just by looking at it.

Is there anything peculiar that you can do with your body, or do you know someone else with special abilities, out of the ordinary, like?

Uri Geller has Special Powers

Tango589 · 12-20-14, 12:24 PM

I have an uncanny ability to put my foot in my mouth at the most unfortunate moments.

Sailor Steve · 12-20-14, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Eichhornchen

Uri Geller has Special Powers

Uri Geller is a parlor-trick magician who managed to con people into believing he has special powers. His Special Power is to bilk people out of millions of dollars.

Eichhörnchen · 12-20-14, 01:32 PM

I don't believe he has special powers either. I'd pay money to see him get his big toe in his ear, though. Bet he can't do that...

Dowly · 12-20-14, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Uri Geller is a parlor-trick magician who managed to con people into believing he has special powers. His Special Power is to bilk people out of millions of dollars.

Aye, James Randi and Johnny Carson exposed him in 1973:

Buddahaid · 12-20-14, 01:41 PM

I can change my own flat tires without calling AAA.

I can use the universal remote control without needing all the others around.

I can figure out the change from a dollar without a calculator.

I can read signs posted on doors and alongside freeways.

I can figure out what food is by reading the labels instead of pointing and asking.

I can find my way someplace without needing a GPS on my phone.

All these would seem to be super powers today.........

vienna · 12-20-14, 01:46 PM

I have the amazing ability to turn women into ex's...

<O>

Stealhead · 12-20-14, 02:24 PM

I have the ability to on occasion do something without thinking that is incredibly stupid and deadly and come away relatively unharmed.

For example when I was 12 or so I was walking around in my backyard playing around with model F4U Corsair I had just finished. I happened across this old aquarium that was turned upsidedown. I thought to myself excellent an Imperial Japanese Navy flattop. So I kicked this aquarium turned aircraft carrier it however it did not break the glass. So I got the outstanding idea to stand on top of the glass. Well to my dismay it did break the imaginary flattop deck. Of course this also also meant that my foot and leg fell through the very real glass and I got cut pretty badly but not as bad as could have been.

Of course I have reason to believe that every one has this power they just do not admit it.

Eichhörnchen · 12-20-14, 02:37 PM

My father-in-law told me this afternoon that his father was ambidextrous. I asked whether this meant he could saw up a piece of wood with one hand whilst banging in nails with the other. No it didn't, he said (this is where I got the idea for this thread).

Rockstar · 12-20-14, 05:07 PM

"Wanna see my special power? Pull my finger." - The Spleen (Mystery Men)

great movie

hmmm special power. i have an uncanny ability to know what a person next to me is thinking, sometimes.

nikimcbee · 12-20-14, 06:00 PM

I have a special purpose, but no special powers.

Wolferz · 12-20-14, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

I have an uncanny ability to put my foot in my mouth at the most unfortunate moments.

We all know that you only open your mouth to change feet.

Like I do all too often.

Eichhörnchen · 12-20-14, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I have a special purpose, but no special powers.

I like that answer...

vanjast · 12-22-14, 04:44 AM

When I met my wife she was a radical 'woman's libber', after 33 years of being with yours truly, she's a convert MCP.

Now that takes Unversal Special Powers.

Eichhörnchen · 12-22-14, 06:57 AM

"Hey Tango, why you in here a-lookin' at dis rubbish? Shoon' you be at work?"

("How do I know this? I use-a a my special powers: issa called Quick Links: Who's Online")

12-20-14, 11:59 AM	#1
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,428 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Do you have Special Powers? My son's school motto is: "No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something." When I first saw this, displayed on a big sign outside the school, I said to my wife I thought that it was very true because, after all, our son can get his big toe in his ear. I also know a woman who can curdle milk just by looking at it. Is there anything peculiar that you can do with your body, or do you know someone else with special abilities, out of the ordinary, like? Uri Geller has Special Powers

12-20-14, 12:24 PM	#2
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,377 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	I have an uncanny ability to put my foot in my mouth at the most unfortunate moments. __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,331 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I can change my own flat tires without calling AAA. I can use the universal remote control without needing all the others around. I can figure out the change from a dollar without a calculator. I can read signs posted on doors and alongside freeways. I can figure out what food is by reading the labels instead of pointing and asking. I can find my way someplace without needing a GPS on my phone. All these would seem to be super powers today......... __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,718 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I have the amazing ability to turn women into ex's... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have a special purpose, but no special powers. __________________

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,428 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I don't believe he has special powers either. I'd pay money to see him get his big toe in his ear, though. Bet he can't do that...

12-20-14, 02:24 PM	#8
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I have the ability to on occasion do something without thinking that is incredibly stupid and deadly and come away relatively unharmed. For example when I was 12 or so I was walking around in my backyard playing around with model F4U Corsair I had just finished. I happened across this old aquarium that was turned upsidedown. I thought to myself excellent an Imperial Japanese Navy flattop. So I kicked this aquarium turned aircraft carrier it however it did not break the glass. So I got the outstanding idea to stand on top of the glass. Well to my dismay it did break the imaginary flattop deck. Of course this also also meant that my foot and leg fell through the very real glass and I got cut pretty badly but not as bad as could have been. Of course I have reason to believe that every one has this power they just do not admit it.

12-20-14, 02:37 PM	#9
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,428 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	My father-in-law told me this afternoon that his father was ambidextrous. I asked whether this meant he could saw up a piece of wood with one hand whilst banging in nails with the other. No it didn't, he said (this is where I got the idea for this thread).

12-20-14, 05:07 PM	#10
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	"Wanna see my special power? Pull my finger." - The Spleen (Mystery Men) great movie hmmm special power. i have an uncanny ability to know what a person next to me is thinking, sometimes.

12-22-14, 04:44 AM	#14
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	When I met my wife she was a radical 'woman's libber', after 33 years of being with yours truly, she's a convert MCP. Now that takes Unversal Special Powers.

12-22-14, 06:57 AM	#15
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,428 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	"Hey Tango, why you in here a-lookin' at dis rubbish? Shoon' you be at work?" ("How do I know this? I use-a a my special powers: issa called Quick Links: Who's Online") Last edited by Eichhörnchen; 12-22-14 at 07:18 AM.