What's an unexpected skill you have?
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I'm a tall burly cisman so people are always surprised that I know how to sew. I mostly hand-mend my clothes but I made my own pants in high school when I had access to a sewing machine.
Hand-sewing is my "something to occupy my hands while watching tv" hobby. I usually take shirts that I buy at a thrift store and customize them (side panels to make them fit better, add lacy pieces, etc.).
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I'm a tall burly cisman so people are always surprised that I know how to sew. I mostly hand-mend my clothes but I made my own pants in high school when I had access to a sewing machine.
wrote on last edited by [email protected]sewing is mine also. I don't think I've talked to a single person in the 15 years I've been sewing that hasn't reacted with shock to some degree or another upon finding out.
i like repairing clothes and making backpacks.
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I can cook a decent meal. I though it was a basic skill bottom of Maslow's hierarchy of needs etc. But almost everyone I know buys take away or makes the most basic of basic food.
I'm learning this about young folk (17 - 40) - that they don't cook at all, just order delivery food. That is so unbelievably expensive! And unhealthy! I know cooking is a pain in the ass, but it's like cleaning and paying your bills - just something you gotta do.
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Oddly enough, I haven't actually read Dianetics or any of his other sci-fi prior to going after "the real money in religion" for that matter.
I kinda get the impression that Scientology is the one cult that using their own doctrine against them wouldn't quite have the same effect.
I found "Battlefield Earth" surprisingly good.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Juggle a football only with my weak foot.
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I'm learning this about young folk (17 - 40) - that they don't cook at all, just order delivery food. That is so unbelievably expensive! And unhealthy! I know cooking is a pain in the ass, but it's like cleaning and paying your bills - just something you gotta do.
It infuriates me. People dropping half my weekly food budget on 1 meal just so some underpaid bastard can deliver it to ur door. Then they complain about cost of living. I would spend about a quarter as much as what most people I know do on food per week and I'm eating like a fucking king prime cuts of steek 3 times a week, fresh fruit and veg, the fancy bread, etc. And I'm still winning economically. And we haven't even got to the health benefits of not eating fake shit full of sugar 7days a week.
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I'm a tall burly cisman so people are always surprised that I know how to sew. I mostly hand-mend my clothes but I made my own pants in high school when I had access to a sewing machine.
Sewing fellas unite!
I usually make hats and tool wraps, but I mend dresses or alter clothes for friends too.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Driving a manual transmission vehicle.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Lockpicking
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
Patch making, and I've no idea why people are surprised about it tbh. It's really easy if you've got access to a printer (or you can trace from a screen) and a pair of scissors.
That said I have a slightly unusual process where I design stencils in fusion 360 and then print them on my 3D printer, they're durable and reusable that way. I'm still working on improving the final print quality, but I've had some really good results like this gigantic Ash Bricky back patch that took me ~20 hours over three days.
::: spoiler Disclaimer
I bought the actual shirt I swear, it just wasn't the right shape or size for a back patch. Also I never sell other people's designs like this.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
predicting the future.
it's not like the movies, it's more like being tied to the train tracks in the direction the train is coming in, and people hate it when you talk about it.
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Don't feel obligated to elaborate, but I'd love it if you would! That sounds super intriguing
wrote on last edited by [email protected]It's an act called human blockhead, but I do it with a Milwaukee power drill. I used to be a lot more active as a sideshow performer so I can do a lot of weird stuff. I also invented two fire eating moves.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I'm a massive nerd, no one is surprised by my ability to debug a printer or install an operating system.
They're generally surprised by my people skills and carpentry skills though!
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I can work on/repair basically anything old. Things from a certain period and back just make sense, plain and simple.
I can shave with a straight razor, operate an oil lamp (and I have several throughout my house,) hell, I’m a musician, and I recorded on tape until 2014, using clunky, old multitrack tape machines, which I can also repair and maintain. (I still dream of getting ahold of an 8-track reel machine, a Tascam 80-8 or especially a 388. They are stupid expensive if you can find a working one at all.)
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
wrote on last edited by [email protected]I am always amazed by my inability to fall on ice. I can lose my balance, but always catch myself at the last second.
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I’m a father living in Japan, so any competent display of childcare is still met with shock and confusion.
What sort of things would be considered unusual childcare wise?
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I'm pretty old & geeky so people are often surprised I can do a great cartwheel. One trick pony when it comes to acrobatics, it's just the cartwheel.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
People are surprised that I'm really good with horses. I'm a very short, timid person, but I can handle the huge animals with ease.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I have an uncanny ability to read super faded receipts, and old people's hand writing.
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I mean, what's something you can do that people are like, "really? You know how to do that?"
I sometimes have this weird gut feeling about movie/tv characters and know if they are about to become evil or there's some dark thing they're hiding, or anticipate some plot twists.
Maybe I just watched too much and now overanalyze every scene.
