Pick Your Poison

albionmoonlight · 05-22-2006, 01:49 PM

So let's say that as you are ready to be born unto this world, a genie comes up to your spirt and offers you a choice. You will have world-class ability in one of four areas. Whichever area you pick though, you will have below average ability in the other three areas. The extent of your special ability will truly be world class--at your peak, you will be one of a small handful of people on the entire planet as good at what you do as you are. The extent of your detriments will not be as bad. You will just be squarely "below average" there.

The four categories are:

World Class Physical Attractiveness
World Class Intelligence
World Class Artistic Ability (can include music or acting or other "popular" art)
World Class Athletic Ability

tanglewood · 05-22-2006, 01:52 PM

Artistic ability. If you are truly on of the top 5 or so artists in the world, across all definitions of art, then you can hardly be called below average intelligence IMHO. You're doing something smart, even if you don't know it.

Raiders Army · 05-22-2006, 01:55 PM

Intelligence. I see rich smart fugly guys with hot chicks.

BrianD · 05-22-2006, 01:55 PM

World Class Intelligence. It has worked for me well in this life.

Schmidty · 05-22-2006, 01:55 PM

I actually really love to fish, so I'll take the joke option seriously.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 05-22-2006, 01:57 PM

I would choose looks, modeling seems like the easiest job in the world, and I would get all the girls.

Vince · 05-22-2006, 02:23 PM

Athletic Ability. I'd hate to be unintelligent, but below average doesn't sound all that terrible, and it has always been my dream to play sports professionally.

moriarty · 05-22-2006, 02:29 PM

Physical Attractiveness. It's all about the ladies.

sabotai · 05-22-2006, 02:45 PM

Intelligence. When I'm a millionaire, looks won't matter when it comes to girls.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 05-22-2006, 02:47 PM

But do you really want a whole bunch or women that are just with you for the money....Id rather be sure they were physically attracted to me.

ice4277 · 05-22-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

But do you really want a whole bunch or women that are just with you for the money....Id rather be sure they were physically attracted to me.

Either way, its pretty shallow.

Raiders Army · 05-22-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

But do you really want a whole bunch or women that are just with you for the money....Id rather be sure they were physically attracted to me.

The chances of your physical attractiveness decreasing with time are greater than my chances of intelligence decreasing with time. The same can be said of physical ability vs. intelligence. I think artistic ability and trout fishing are about the same as intelligence.

Deattribution · 05-22-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

But do you really want a whole bunch or women that are just with you for the money....Id rather be sure they were physically attracted to me.

Yes, yes it's much better if theyre with you just because of your looks instead of your money

TheOhioStateUniversity · 05-22-2006, 03:55 PM

Well obviously its the lesser of two evils. Id rather a woman be with me for the whole package IRL...

Raiders Army · 05-22-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOhioStateUniversity

Well obviously its the lesser of two evils. Id rather a woman be with me for the whole package IRL...

I'm not sure if I'd count a big dong in the "Physical Attractiveness" wish.

Anthony · 05-22-2006, 04:16 PM

attractiveness. i've seen people with no talent or ability become famous for no reason other than their fuckability levels (Paris Hilton has the award named after her). if you're easy on the eyes that more than makes up for lack of everything else.

bulletsponge · 05-22-2006, 05:35 PM

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Intelligence. I see rich smart fugly guys with hot chicks.

ditto.

ice4277 · 05-22-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

attractiveness. i've seen people with no talent or ability become famous for no reason other than their fuckability levels (Paris Hilton has the award named after her). if you're easy on the eyes that more than makes up for lack of everything else.

Their fame is generally pretty fleeting though.

BuffaloHuskey · 05-22-2006, 05:51 PM

World-class athletic ability of course. With the presumption that you are a world-class athlete in a major sport, you are rich, only have to "work" for 15 years of your life at the most, and you can pretty much get and do what ever you want in life. Sounds like a pretty damn good life to me.

Raiders Army · 05-22-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BuffaloHuskey

World-class athletic ability of course. With the presumption that you are a world-class athlete in a major sport, you are rich, only have to "work" for 15 years of your life at the most, and you can pretty much get and do what ever you want in life. Sounds like a pretty damn good life to me.

Hmmm...what if it's one of those Deals with the Devil? The genie doesn't specify what kind of world-class athletic ability you would get. Like you get world-class athletic ability at beating off instead of world-class sprinting speed. With below-average intelligence, you would have a hard time making a buck at that.

Blade6119 · 05-22-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Intelligence. When I'm a millionaire, looks won't matter when it comes to girls.

intelligence does not equal rich...dont make that mistake

JeeberD · 05-22-2006, 08:59 PM

Intelligence. Life would suck being stupid...

Schmidty · 05-22-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Intelligence. Life would suck being stupid...

Actually, ignorance is bliss my friend.

cthomer5000 · 05-22-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Intelligence. Life would suck being stupid...

I'm pretty sure this is exactly the opposite of how it really is.

TheOhioStateUniversity · 05-22-2006, 09:12 PM

There seems to be a thin line between genius and insanity anyway

Swaggs · 05-22-2006, 09:14 PM

I picked artistic ability. My choice was between intelligence and artistic ability, since there is a shorter peak "lifespan" for appearance and athletics.

Craptacular · 05-22-2006, 09:21 PM

Intelligence. I've gotten through life just fine being below average in two of the others.

And I don't fish.

kingfc22 · 05-22-2006, 09:50 PM

I choose the IQ

RendeR · 05-22-2006, 09:56 PM

I went with Athletic ability, Live fast, make bajillions and die doing what you love. Screw everything else.

That being said I must admit I'm really a very happy man these days. Just as I am.

sterlingice · 05-23-2006, 07:17 AM

(warning for those not familiar, bad hattrick joke ahead)
Now, could I drop my "world class" intelligence down to magnificent in exchange for a raise from inadequate to passable in all my other secondaries?

SI

View Poll Results: Which Ability do you choose?
World Class Physical Attractiveness (and below average ability in the other areas)	7	9.33%
World Class Intelligence (and below average ability in the other areas)	37	49.33%
World Class Artistic Ability (and below average ability in the other areas)	10	13.33%
World Class Athletic Ability (and below average ability in the other areas)	16	21.33%
World Class Trout Fishing Ability (and below average ability in the other areas)	5	6.67%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

05-22-2006, 01:55 PM	#5
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I actually really love to fish, so I'll take the joke option seriously. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

05-22-2006, 01:57 PM	#6
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	I would choose looks, modeling seems like the easiest job in the world, and I would get all the girls. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School Last edited by TheOhioStateUniversity : 05-22-2006 at 01:57 PM.

05-22-2006, 02:23 PM	#7
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Athletic Ability. I'd hate to be unintelligent, but below average doesn't sound all that terrible, and it has always been my dream to play sports professionally. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

05-22-2006, 02:47 PM	#10
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	But do you really want a whole bunch or women that are just with you for the money....Id rather be sure they were physically attracted to me. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

05-22-2006, 01:52 PM	#2
tanglewood College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2004	Artistic ability. If you are truly on of the top 5 or so artists in the world, across all definitions of art, then you can hardly be called below average intelligence IMHO. You're doing something smart, even if you don't know it.

05-22-2006, 01:55 PM	#3
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Intelligence. I see rich smart fugly guys with hot chicks.

05-22-2006, 01:55 PM	#4
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	World Class Intelligence. It has worked for me well in this life.

05-22-2006, 02:29 PM	#8
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	Physical Attractiveness. It's all about the ladies.

05-22-2006, 02:45 PM	#9
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Intelligence. When I'm a millionaire, looks won't matter when it comes to girls.

05-22-2006, 03:55 PM	#14
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	Well obviously its the lesser of two evils. Id rather a woman be with me for the whole package IRL... __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

05-22-2006, 04:16 PM	#16
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	attractiveness. i've seen people with no talent or ability become famous for no reason other than their fuckability levels (Paris Hilton has the award named after her). if you're easy on the eyes that more than makes up for lack of everything else.

05-22-2006, 05:51 PM	#19
BuffaloHuskey Mascot Join Date: Aug 2005	World-class athletic ability of course. With the presumption that you are a world-class athlete in a major sport, you are rich, only have to "work" for 15 years of your life at the most, and you can pretty much get and do what ever you want in life. Sounds like a pretty damn good life to me. __________________ "Buffalo is the grundle of the weather system" -T-Shirt

05-22-2006, 08:59 PM	#22
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Intelligence. Life would suck being stupid... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-22-2006, 09:12 PM	#25
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	There seems to be a thin line between genius and insanity anyway __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

05-22-2006, 09:14 PM	#26
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	I picked artistic ability. My choice was between intelligence and artistic ability, since there is a shorter peak "lifespan" for appearance and athletics. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

05-22-2006, 09:21 PM	#27
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Intelligence. I've gotten through life just fine being below average in two of the others. And I don't fish.

05-22-2006, 09:50 PM	#28
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	I choose the IQ __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-22-2006, 09:56 PM	#29
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	I went with Athletic ability, Live fast, make bajillions and die doing what you love. Screw everything else. That being said I must admit I'm really a very happy man these days. Just as I am. __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png Last edited by RendeR : 05-22-2006 at 09:56 PM.

05-23-2006, 07:17 AM	#30
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	(warning for those not familiar, bad hattrick joke ahead) Now, could I drop my "world class" intelligence down to magnificent in exchange for a raise from inadequate to passable in all my other secondaries? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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