# "I'm casual; you're messy; he's a slob" Game

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670>\
**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [September 8, 2008, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670 "2008-09-08T21:06:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 19\
**Page:** 2

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**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/21 "2008-09-08T23:12:39Z")

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> [@Sternvogel](#):
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> I never throw anything away as long as it may still be useful.  
> Your house is a bit cluttered.  
> He’s worse than the [Collyer brothers!](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collier_brothers)

Going off this, and to expand on George Carlin:

I have stuff.  
You have junk.  
He has a lot of shit!

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**Author:** ![Ace309](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ace309/32/1050_2.png) [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/22 "2008-09-08T23:17:46Z")

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I have a thick, attractive beard.  
You could use a shave.  
He’s scraggly.

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**Author:** ![Justin\_Credible](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a8b319/32.png) [@Justin\_Credible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Credible)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/23 "2008-09-08T23:31:15Z")

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I have a very keen sense of my surroundings.  
You’re quite the detective.  
He’s paranoid.

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**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2008, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/24 "2008-09-08T23:32:14Z")

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> [@Justin\_Credible](#):
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> I have a very keen sense of my surroundings.  
> You’re quite the detective.  
> He’s paranoid.

Or…

I’m thoughtful.  
You’re distracted.  
He’s oblivious.

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**Author:** ![Kalea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@Kalea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalea)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/25 "2008-09-09T00:03:18Z")

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[Quote]  
([http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0030015/quotes](http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0030015/quotes)) from Bernard Woolley in Yes, Prime Minister:

> [@](#):
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> Oh, that’s another of those irregular verbs, isn’t it?
> 
> I give confidential press briefings;  
> You leak;  
> He’s been charged under Section 2a of the Official Secrets Act.

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**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/26 "2008-09-09T00:08:28Z")

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Quite appropriate for political discourse here:

I support my political party.  
You are a partisan.  
He is a loony lib/tighty rightie.

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**Author:** ![Civil\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d78d45/32.png) [@Civil\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Civil_Guy)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/27 "2008-09-09T04:34:59Z")

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I’m flexible.  
You’re pretty easy-going yourself, but  
he’s completely wishy-washy!

I’ve learned to be assertive,  
you’re strong-minded, but  
she’s a pushy, self-centered prima donna!

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**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/28 "2008-09-09T08:44:34Z")

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I am a thought-provoking Doper.  
You never give cites.  
He is a troll.

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**Author:** ![Ruse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a587f6/32.png) [@Ruse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruse)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/29 "2008-09-09T10:25:59Z")

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I’m an idealist.  
You’re a bleeding heart.  
He’s delusional.

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/30 "2008-09-09T12:21:11Z")

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I had the discipline, dedication, and devotion to earn several college degrees.  
You really extended your college years past a psychological healthy point in your life.  
He’s living in an ivy league tower afraid to face the real world.

Of course I should pass on my superior genes as much as I can.  
Don’t you know anything about birth control?  
He breeds like a rabbit.

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**Author:** ![LonesomePolecat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e57/32.png) [@LonesomePolecat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LonesomePolecat)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/31 "2008-09-09T13:03:34Z")

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I am open and honest.  
You’re blunt.  
He’s a rude asshole.

I am steadfast in my principles.  
You’re stubborn.  
He’s a bigot.

I am aware of my intellectual limitations.  
You’ve got a lot to learn.  
He’s an ignorant yahoo.

I know when to fight and when to withdraw.  
You need to start standing up for yourself.  
He’s a yellow-bellied coward.

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/32 "2008-09-09T13:11:51Z")

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[Caption this photo](http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathysq/2837250450/)

What a lovely painting of a woman playing a guitar.  
She’s holding a wheel of Gouda. When is she going to cut the cheese?  
What kind of Asian slapping somone’s ass sex act is that a picture of?

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**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/33 "2008-09-09T15:24:36Z")

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I’m frugal.  
You’re tight with your money.  
She’s cheap.

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**Author:** ![Giles](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giles/32/60_2.png) [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/34 "2008-09-09T15:28:29Z")

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I’m progressive  
You’re liberal  
He’s a socialist

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**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/35 "2008-09-09T15:29:18Z")

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I’m charismatic.  
You’re likeable.  
He’s an ass kisser.

I’m rugged.  
You’re rustic.  
He’s a redneck.

I glow.  
You perspire.  
He sweats like a pig.

I’m a rebel.  
You’re an outlaw.  
He’s a criminal.

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/36 "2008-09-09T15:46:21Z")

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I’m judicious.  
You’re judgemental.  
He’s an asshole.

I’m magisterial.  
You’re well-informed.  
He’s a know-it-all.

I’m an oenophile.  
You love wine.  
He’s a wino.

I’m a statesman.  
You’re a politician.  
He’s a hack.

I’m a Trekker.  
You’re a Trekkie.  
He really should get a life!

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**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/37 "2008-09-09T21:12:31Z")

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My favorite college team’s coach believes in giving players from educationally-disadvantaged backgrounds opportunities to become student-athletes.

Your favorite college team’s coach has recruited a few academic borderline cases over the years.

That guy’s favorite college team’s coach fields a bunch of functional illiterates.

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**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/38 "2008-09-09T21:16:19Z")

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My representative in government is making sure my district gets its fair share.

Your representative in government is a bit too eager to approve spending for your district, no matter how effectively the money might be spent.

His representative uses pork money to buy elections.

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**Author:** ![jali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecae2f/32.png) [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-casual-youre-messy-hes-a-slob-game/462670/39 "2008-09-10T14:45:18Z")

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I’m sexy.  
You’re daring.  
She looks like a slut.

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