# I'm a Tongue Roller, I Have an Extra Tooth, etc **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 19, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083 "2022-01-19T23:26:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/41 "2022-01-21T16:50:50Z")
> [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](#): > > I’m your polar opposite. I clicked through a link on the page **naita** posted, which shows the [spectrum](http://udel.edu/~mcdonald/myththumb.html#thumbgraph) of thumb shapes you could have, and mine is the very top one. That’s the closest to mine, too. ---
**Author:** ![naita](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naita/32/5862_2.png) [@naita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/naita)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2022, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/42 "2022-01-22T10:05:41Z")
> [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](#): > > I’m your polar opposite. I clicked through a link on the page **naita** posted, which shows the [spectrum](http://udel.edu/~mcdonald/myththumb.html#thumbgraph) of thumb shapes you could have, and mine is the very top one. > [@carrps](#): > > That’s the closest to mine, too. Which, according to those histograms, is pretty unusual. When doing those lessons I’d always call whatever variation I had the norm, and the other a mutation associated with bad genes. Always fun to see how many examples I could present before someone went “Hey! Wait a minute!” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2022, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/43 "2022-01-22T15:08:15Z")
Oh, and speaking of teeth: One of my adult teeth never existed. I had a baby tooth with nothing underneath it. It meant that I had room to keep one of my wisdom teeth, and also caused all of my teeth to shift so that my upper incisors don’t line up with my lowers. But I’m not sure if that’s genetic-- I don’t think any of my relatives had the same thing. And my sister and I both have bony growths in our gums. They look concerning, but the dentist says that they’re rare but harmless, and they’ve never actually caused either of us any problems. One other that apparently is genetic: I have a small bump on the left side of my nose, just above the nostril, right where the nose connects to the face. And two of my mom’s three brothers have the same thing, as well as her father (all of us on the left side). ---
**Author:** ![SciFiSam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/47e85d/32.png) [@SciFiSam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SciFiSam)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/44 "2022-01-24T18:33:43Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > One other that apparently is genetic: I have a small bump on the left side of my nose, just above the nostril, right where the nose connects to the face. And two of my mom’s three brothers have the same thing, as well as her father (all of us on the left side). I have that too - maybe we’re related! ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/45 "2022-02-02T08:08:29Z")
I have very white eyelashes. In certain areas on my body my skin is nearly transparent. My 2 brothers are freckly and have reddish blond hair. All but one of my sisters have l pale blond hair. The sister who’s darker haired looks like she doesn’t belong with us. I teased her mercilessly. I told her the gypsy’s left her on the side of the road. My joints are all loosey and have joint play. My Daddy had the same. Li’l-wrekker can talk, lol? ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/46 "2022-02-02T21:19:26Z")
I have no memory of writing, “the Li’l-wrekker can talk, lol” I never use “lol” But what I think I meant; I have trouble speaking or I stutter when I do. It’s been an issue my whole life. The Li’l-wrekker has never had a ‘no talk’ problem. She just talks and talks. So many words. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/47 "2022-02-03T00:29:46Z")
I have central heterochromia (two toned eyes), and scoliosis. The latter has caused multiple problems as I age. ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/48 "2022-02-03T17:10:34Z")
I’m missing two adult teeth. I taste certain words. I was diagnosed with SIDS when I was a couple of weeks old. My mom thinks really well on her feet, so I was successfully resuscitated (obviously, or this post would be much cooler). ---
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/49 "2022-02-03T17:53:41Z")
I’m missing an entire set of nasal sinus cavities, although I forget if it’s the upper or lower set. I can move my eyes independently of each other, and I can (with some concentration), rotate my thumbs in opposite directions while twiddling without them bumping into each other. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/50 "2022-02-03T22:53:10Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > My joints are all loosey and have joint play. My Daddy had the same. Oh yeah. My dad’s were so loose, he couldn’t skate even with tight laces. I got almost as bad from him. Prone to sprains, not breaks. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/51 "2022-02-03T23:24:01Z")
I forgot in earlier posts that I have heterochromia as well. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/52 "2022-02-03T23:38:01Z")
Cool, do you know what kind. My mom had complete heterochromia, one eye gray, the other brown. Mine are blue/amber, which is typical for central. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/53 "2022-02-03T23:46:51Z")
One of my eyes is a constant cool blue sorta lavender. No hazel/ amber The other is any color I want it. Yep, reasons. Ooh, I have a secret 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵, _I ain’t telling_ ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/54 "2022-02-03T23:58:57Z")
I had to look it up, but it’s segmental heterochromia. One eye is brown; the other is brown on top and green on bottom. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/55 "2022-02-04T00:17:29Z")
Very cool. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/56 "2022-02-04T00:18:04Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Ooh, I have a secret > 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵, > _I ain’t telling_ You use a contact lens that you color with a Crayola. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![lobotomyboy63](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobotomyboy63/32/2900_2.png) [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/57 "2022-02-04T00:30:46Z")
I used to work with a woman who did something I hadn’t seen anyone do before…lick her own elbow. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/58 "2022-02-04T03:24:10Z")
My mom use to tell me if I licked my elbow I’d turn into a boy. Scared me, for real. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/59 "2022-02-04T14:10:47Z")
One of my dogs has that (I just looked it up). Good to know it doesn’t indicate any other issues. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083/60 "2022-02-16T20:48:31Z")
I have synesthesia and experience numbers as having colors. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-tongue-roller-i-have-an-extra-tooth-etc/958083.md?page=2)