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 Morning benders
	Morning bendersTell us all of your remarkable, but hitherto unmentioned, personal skills. I for example can do mental arithmetic with impressive speed and occasional accuracy, a trait much less well-publicised than being able to suck a golf ball through a garden hose.
Alt: Take a mega-rich mobile and broadband network, add a film crew and a seasoned Hollywood actor and somehow you end up with an utterly shite advert that screams "Kevin Bacon isn't getting enough work". What gogglebox oddities are winding you up at the minute?
AltAlt: Why did Dozer get stepped? There must be a LOLarious tale to tell there.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:27, 176 replies, latest was 13 years ago)
 
	 Carpentry. Qualified diesel mechanic. Can use a combine harvester. Can ask for a receipt in about 12 languages.
Alt: Greg Wallace. WHY?
AltAlt: Don't care. Hope it's permanent.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:30, Reply)
 I can do a passable Charleston to "Combine Harvester" by the Wurzels
	I can do a passable Charleston to "Combine Harvester" by the WurzelsThat's virtually the same thing.
With you on Wallace. As far as I can tell his USP is opening his mouth really wide. And saying everything John Torode says in a slightly different way.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:34, Reply)
 seriously? Charleston is not that hard.
	seriously? Charleston is not that hard.Rock step, pump step pump step, and repeat. Guys charleston steps change very little. How can you say yours is only passable?
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:42, Reply)
 He's just gutted he can't dance as well as this lot
	He's just gutted he can't dance as well as this lotwww.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoJReiCaPk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:44, Reply)
 Thats actually the vid that got me into Swing dance.
	Thats actually the vid that got me into Swing dance.I can do a couple of the little aerials in that vid actually. Lindy swingouts are fucking awesome when you get them right!
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:53, Reply)
 I don't mean passable by the standards of someone who's just turned up to their first lesson, for one thing
	I don't mean passable by the standards of someone who's just turned up to their first lesson, for one thingFor another, that sounds like six-beat Charleston which is basically the same as rock jive, the routine we put together had a wide variety of steps, lifts, and - this is the important bit - legs and arms moving independently of each other's timing. That's MULTITASKING.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:46, Reply)
 Unfortunately what it ended up looking like is that you consider it necessary to buy friends.
	Unfortunately what it ended up looking like is that you consider it necessary to buy friends.(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:32, Reply)
 Morning.
	Morning.I have no particular skills so I moved to London where that's not such an issue.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:33, Reply)
 I can hold my hands behind my back, bring them up over my head and around to my front without separating hands.
	I can hold my hands behind my back, bring them up over my head and around to my front without separating hands.also, I can usually fix printers when other people have trouble with them. And I can spell without spellcheck.
There's an ad on tv where John Farnahm sings "You're the Voice!". I think he's low on funds again.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:39, Reply)
 I quite like a cover I heard of that
	I quite like a cover I heard of thatFairly sure everyone else will hate it though.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:42, Reply)
 It has an ad for "I can't believe it's not metal"
	It has an ad for "I can't believe it's not metal"So starts with -1000 points. And I didn't listen to it as I'm at work, so its final score is -1000. Soz.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:05, Reply)
 I don't consider spelling to be an especially impressive skill, despite the failings of those around us
	I don't consider spelling to be an especially impressive skill, despite the failings of those around usThe arm thing makes you terrifying though
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:43, Reply)
 it's useful for when people try to handcuff me or tie my hands behind my back.
	it's useful for when people try to handcuff me or tie my hands behind my back.it's because my right shoulder and elbow are double jointed.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:48, Reply)
 also useful for when a lead wrenches my arm the wrong way. it doesn't really hurt.
	also useful for when a lead wrenches my arm the wrong way. it doesn't really hurt.(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:48, Reply)
 I can't bring myself to make the obvious "Aussies = criminals" joke
	I can't bring myself to make the obvious "Aussies = criminals" jokeand am quite envious of this skill
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:49, Reply)
 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
	zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzWant to see something really sweet/cool? My kid had her first go at scratching on Sunday:

(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:39, Reply)
 Not bad skills for a nipper either. Not too heavy-handed on the cut.
	Not bad skills for a nipper either. Not too heavy-handed on the cut.(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:43, Reply)
 I can still do some mental arithmetic, although not as well as I used to be able to
	I can still do some mental arithmetic, although not as well as I used to be able toIt was helpful when I worked in a factory kitchen for a couple of months a few years back, was able to work out the cost of meals before they even reached me.
Alt: I quite like that advert tbh.
AltAlt: Don't know, don't care.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:41, Reply)
 I'm pretty good at drawing and painting.
	I'm pretty good at drawing and painting.Having a child has reminded me that I'm not bad at all, as I've been drawing pictures for her. I'm planning on doing her an illuminated letter E for her and framing it as I can churn out a passable knockoff of that medieval manuscript style. I won a calligraphy prize when I were a lad and had my work exhibited.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 8:57, Reply)
 You are about 5 minutes away from
	You are about 5 minutes away fromUsing the execrable phrase:
SPEAKING AS A PARENT...
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:56, Reply)
 Theres an advert for some shit voucher website,
	Theres an advert for some shit voucher website, Where a woman looks all smug for failing to use chopsticks properly, instead of being a grown up and wither asking for a fork, or learning to use chopsticks. Dunno why it annoys me, I think its because its championing ignorance.
Altalt: I am never sure about dozer.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:02, Reply)
 morning chief.
	morning chief.Also, toothpaste advert with "squeaking" clean.
Someone tried to tell me it was a marketing tool as I would remember the advert, but I forget which brand it was for, maybe I remember sub-consciously.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:13, Reply)
 I can still remember an ancient cornflakes ad
	I can still remember an ancient cornflakes adbecause none of the words in the jingle rhymed properly.
Oh they are the ONES
that give your famiLY
one full quarter OF
five vitamins they NEED.
AAAAARGH. Other brain-itches included rhyming "taste" with "flakes".
I've never bought cornflakes since. Or before, to be fair.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:19, Reply)
 I am also fairly useful at mental arithmetic
	I am also fairly useful at mental arithmeticI can touch type at a fairly decent speed and have an excellent memory for work based things and useless trivia
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:17, Reply)
 My brain also retains useless pub quiz information whilst eschewing practical knowledge
	My brain also retains useless pub quiz information whilst eschewing practical knowledgebut I think I've advertised that fact fairly well.
Morning sir.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:19, Reply)
 I just had to check how old I am
	I just had to check how old I am And I cant believe that you are younger than me... thats fucking disappointing I can tell you
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 10:01, Reply)
 I remember when all this *waves hand dramatically"
	I remember when all this *waves hand dramatically"Was fields...
It annoys me that I have to do a mental check of my age before answering, I think that senility is just round the corner
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 10:15, Reply)
 Morning Darth,
	Morning Darth,I have the ability to both hear and listen to what people say (especially the wife), it may not sound like much of a skill but it’s managed to keep me out of hot water over the year’s.
Alt:Yep them Bacon adverts are kinda annoying. Plus didn’t he rip that connected thing of Bob Monkhouse?
Alt:Alt: He was probably trying to make out that he’s Rory again(or make out with).
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:21, Reply)
 I'm pretty good at mental arithmetic - when all you had was a slide rule you had to have some idea of what the answer should be so you didn't put the decimal point in the wrong place.
	I'm pretty good at mental arithmetic - when all you had was a slide rule you had to have some idea of what the answer should be so you didn't put the decimal point in the wrong place.I'm also qualified to work on gas turbines in power stations and warships - used to do it for a living.
Alt: Comments like these make me glad I don't own a TV.
Altalt: DFKDFC
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:22, Reply)
 Oh! I have an excellent sense of direction when it comes to going places I've only been once before.
	Oh! I have an excellent sense of direction when it comes to going places I've only been once before.doesn't matter if I only have a street number, and I was drunk/and/or it was dark the last time I went there, I can almost *always* find it again.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:22, Reply)
 this^
	this^Mrs Cow is fucking useless at it but I can normally always figure it out
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:23, Reply)
 Happy Birthday old man
	Happy Birthday old manYou could have at least 10 years left in you yet:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bertha_(cow)
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:33, Reply)
 for some reason I just remember landmarks and my physical orientation on the streets really really well.
	for some reason I just remember landmarks and my physical orientation on the streets really really well.ie, when I was in Melbourne for the dance thing, I went back to a mates place for the first time in Northcote. Never been there before, was 2 am, and we were off in a little maze of side streets. needed to catch the train the next day and I was able to find it in less than 10 minutes.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:28, Reply)
 I could get lost in my own flat.
	I could get lost in my own flat.I have no sense of direction at all.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:29, Reply)
 I heard my new favourite joke today.
	I heard my new favourite joke today.I fucked a girl in an apple orchard and came inside 'er.
As you were.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:31, Reply)
 Scarpe I have the most terrible news for you:
	Scarpe I have the most terrible news for you:That isn't remotely funny.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:33, Reply)
 Monty!
	Monty!I saw Monty's bar in Shorditch at the weekend. It's delapidated, could do with a brush up and looks like it's best days are behind it. Odd that.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:34, Reply)
 I reckon I'd be good fun at a bash.
	I reckon I'd be good fun at a bash.You all need someone sitting in the corner drinking lime and soda, rolling his eyes when you all start to slur and alternating between looking longingly at the top shelf behind the bar and at the clock to see if it's still to early to leave without seeming rude.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:39, Reply)
 
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 I've heard that she was sued by the British Soggy Aubergine Society for plagiarism
	I've heard that she was sued by the British Soggy Aubergine Society for plagiarism(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:46, Reply)
 I don't get people who buy those mags, even if you don't have the internet at home, its free from the library.
	I don't get people who buy those mags, even if you don't have the internet at home, its free from the library.(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 10:16, Reply)
 I'm good at ;looking concerned when really I couldn't give a shit
	I'm good at ;looking concerned when really I couldn't give a shitalt: I quite like the Bacon advert as it goes. Mrs Ape got me to watch "The Secret odf Crickley Hall" which was cliched, boring, badly acted and not scarey.
altalt: for being a prick
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:31, Reply)
 I like Kevin Bacon, but that advert is pretty annoying.
	I like Kevin Bacon, but that advert is pretty annoying.Still, if I'd lost all my money in a financial scam and was offered millions to plug a phone network I wouldn't say no.
Bit harsh of whoever it was that said he ripped off Bob Monkhouse too. I'm fairly sure he didn't write the advert.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:33, Reply)
 I don't think he does really, but it's said up there somewhere^
	I don't think he does really, but it's said up there somewhere^I think it's similar in theme ish to the bit in 'An Audience With...' where he makes connections between audience members, but I think that's a coincidence and it's just playing off '6 degrees of Kevin Bacon'.
And Monkhouse was a massive plaigerist anyway, in the days when you couldn't see the world's comedians on YouTube he was always off to the US and coming back with routines and jokes stolen from acts he saw.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:36, Reply)
 He must have seen some shit acts then.
	He must have seen some shit acts then.Talking of shit acts..............
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:41, Reply)
 James Herbert has written some brilliant and some fucking terrible books
	James Herbert has written some brilliant and some fucking terrible books(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:34, Reply)
 Indeed, but Crickley Hall was a terrible book
	Indeed, but Crickley Hall was a terrible bookso no surprise it made for shit TV.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:40, Reply)
 Theres a guy on my facebook somewhere,
	Theres a guy on my facebook somewhere,That is really angry that they ruined his favourite book.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:45, Reply)
 I quite enjoyed it tbh
	I quite enjoyed it tbhHe's done better ones, mind. Still, I'm yet to watch the series.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:52, Reply)
 Weren't the ones about the rats supposed to be terrifying?
	Weren't the ones about the rats supposed to be terrifying?I don't think I've ever read any of his work, but my mum loves them.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:55, Reply)
 Nah, I wouldn't say that was a frightening one at all
	Nah, I wouldn't say that was a frightening one at allCloser to a thriller than a horror, really.
The Dark is a bit fucking unnerving, mind.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:56, Reply)
 Aye, very much so
	Aye, very much soCan't imagine TV versions of either though, The Dark is probably a bit too nasty for it, and I can't imagine The Fog transferring to TV well.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 10:13, Reply)
 Apparently I'm a rather excellent gift-buyer.
	Apparently I'm a rather excellent gift-buyer.And while I wouldn't call these skills, most people are baffled to the point of indignation that I can learn languages easily and retain trivial knowledge.
Alt: all those supermarket adverts that seem to point out it's okay for mum to do every fucking thing involved with xmas. It's not that that happens to me, it just irritates me for some reason.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:37, Reply)
 Retaining useless information
	Retaining useless informationuseless until the next pin quiz, that is.
alt: all soap operas and "reality" TV
alt:trying too hard to be liked, never going to happen.
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 9:45, Reply)
 Fuckity fuck wank toss bollocks.
	Fuckity fuck wank toss bollocks.In the space of the last five minutes, a migraine has decided to set up camp right in the front of my brain. I give it half an hour before I'm begging for death. : (
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 10:01, Reply)
 I can throw things over my shoulder and catch them behind my back with considerable ease
	I can throw things over my shoulder and catch them behind my back with considerable easeexcept the one time I did it with a bottle of vodka and it smashed everywhere.
Alt. I don't watch TV but the wife watching soaps and then talking to me about them as I am reading a book is annoying.
AltAlt. Don't know, don't care
(, Tue 4 Dec 2012, 10:05, Reply)
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