# I am so damn good it hurts! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 29, 2002, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760 "2002-03-29T16:15:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/1 "2002-03-29T16:15:09Z")
Now that my personal ego trip is over for the moment, I have some news for you all. I made the Honor Roll! 😃 Everyone pat me on the back, if you would. My arms are getting tired of doing it all the time. Yes, out of a total of 75 people studying to become 1A3s, there were 8 people on the Honor Roll. And I was number two in my class, so that makes me a top ten percenter. Now I just need to get Top Graduate. Then I’ll be happy. Thanks for your attention, and thanks in advance for the ego-stroking. 😃 -Dave ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/2 "2002-03-29T16:22:02Z")
:: sniff :: Yeah, I went to the gym this morning. :: flexes “biceps” :: Yeah, I’m a little sore :: does another flexing pose :: But not enough to raise my “bulky” arm and pat you on the back. Good job, Mr. Smarty Pants [note: I just went to the gym this morning for day #2 of weight training - oh yeah, baby, I’m bulking up already, I can feel it! har har] ---
**Author:** ![Lodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c67d28/32.png) [@Lodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lodi)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/3 "2002-03-29T16:46:46Z")
When I was down there for my 3C0 school, I was only number 4 in my class. ☹ Congrats, and good luck on top grad. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Witch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Witch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Witch)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/4 "2002-03-29T16:51:15Z")
you go flyboy!!! (I graduated third in college tee hee) ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/5 "2002-03-29T16:54:42Z")
Congrats! Sheesh. Lets hope Aaron gets his smarts from his daddy and his looks from his mommy. Well, he could get his smarts from mommy too come to think of it. Just what was your role here? 😉 Seriously, congratulations. You should be proud! Zap! ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/6 "2002-03-29T17:15:07Z")
Voice of Overbearing Parent: :mad: So why couldn’t you make number 1? I hope you try a little harder next time. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/7 "2002-03-29T17:32:29Z")
Sweetheart, I am VERY proud of you! Aaron would do well to take after his old man. 😃 🆒 Keep up the good work! Robin ---
**Author:** ![Stuffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Stuffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuffy)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/8 "2002-03-29T17:33:51Z")
Congrats, but… what’s a 1A3? ---
**Author:** ![Spavined\_Gelding](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@Spavined\_Gelding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spavined_Gelding)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/9 "2002-03-29T17:35:18Z")
But, do you know how to head space a .50 cal.? ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/10 "2002-03-29T18:38:14Z")
Ooooh, congrats! Did you get a gold star on your report card? ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/11 "2002-03-29T18:52:55Z")
Hoo-ah, **Airman**! Now, don’t let all those forbidden delights distract you once you get off phase! ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/12 "2002-03-29T19:45:19Z")
1A3 is the first three alphanumeric indicators of my AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code, FYI). The entire code is 1A3X1, and when I graduate the X becomes a 3. As this class will earn me my enlisted aircrew wings, it’s a BIG deal. This is not widely known, but most people in the Air Force DON’T fly, so this is somewhat of an honor for me. **Shagnasty** , I am gonna try harder next time. I want to be the best. **Spavined Gelding** , no, I have no idea. I just shoot the stuff, I don’t load it. **Lucretia** , what forbidden fruits might those be? I’m already spoken for. Robin keeps me on a tight leash. When she’s not making me pie, that is. 😉 **Eve** , the only stars I see are on hats and shoulders. **Zappo** , I hope Aaron takes after his mother, since having me as a role model is gonna be weird enough. And last, but most definitely not least, my beloved Robin. I have to keep up the good work, otherwise I won’t be worth a damn to you or Junior Birdman. 🙂 I love you, and I’ll talk to you later. -Dave ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/13 "2002-03-29T19:54:55Z")
“Eve, the only stars I see are on hats and shoulders.” —[Mae West voice]: “An’ in my eyes, big boy.” ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/14 "2002-03-29T21:23:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Airman Doors, USAF \* > 1A3 is the first three alphanumeric indicators of my AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code, FYI). The entire code is 1A3X1, and when I graduate the X becomes a 3. Whut the hell is the Air Force doin’ using leet speak?😉 [sub]Good on ya, Dave:)[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/15 "2002-03-29T22:00:56Z")
Congrat - I’m properly impressed! Yay, you!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![cagiva650](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cagiva650](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cagiva650)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/16 "2002-03-29T22:12:21Z")
> [@](#): > > This is not widely known, but most people in the Air Force DON’T fly, so this is somewhat of an honor for me. The real fly boys are in the navy, ain’t they? Glad to hear of your excellent accomplishments \*\* airmanD\*\*. See what happens when you give up _jerkin the gherkin all day_😉 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/17 "2002-03-30T01:26:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cagiva650 \* > \*\*The real fly boys are in the navy, ain’t they? > \*\* That’s what I keep trying to tell him, but he just wouldn’t listen! 😉 [sub]I love you, Dave[/sub] Robin ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/18 "2002-03-30T01:32:35Z")
Hey, congratulations to you, **Airman**! [sub]or should I just call you Dave?[/sub] Keep us posted! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/19 "2002-03-30T01:37:38Z")
Woo hoo, Dave! Congrats, man. And you probably will make Top Graduate, you overachieving wieneroid. (uh, just kidding with that “wieneroid” comment) ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760/20 "2002-03-30T12:17:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Airman Doors, USAF \* > \*\* > **Lucretia** , what forbidden fruits might those be? I’m already spoken for. Robin keeps me on a tight leash. When she’s not making me pie, that is. 😉 > \*\* Oh, Dave, you truly are a newbie if you think the only way to have utterly irresponsible fun in tech school is sex! 😉 You are hard by New Orleans, right? Well, okay then… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-damn-good-it-hurts/100760.md?page=2)