-I know nothing (really, nothing) about computers or operating systems.
-I don’t read all that much outside of the news.
To make you feel better, Colophon, I also don’t know much about anime, I’ve never even heard of manga, I’ve never seen 24, I don’t know about programming and don’t own any comic books.
Well, I do like Trek and LotR, I’m an American and shop at Wal-Mart, but I’m with you on most of the rest of it. Don’t be so hard on yourself, we’re all different here in some way or another.
Me? I hate to debate or argue or anything else like that.
Well, Colophon, I can list almost everything you did, except for the Wal-Mart and Lord of the Rings part. You’re not missing much. Especially on the Wal-Mart front.
I also have no comic books, nor have I ever read one
I know the bare minimum about computers
I hate Star Trek
And I actually like Wal-Mart :eek:
Like others have said, we’re all different here. These things just make me feel like a little bit of an outsider. On the other hand, I’m sure there are places here I fit in very well where others would feel left out.
Colophon,
Well, I’ve done, watched, or owned everything you didn’t do, watched, or owned on your list. But there are really no misfits because …
I think that the common denominator of Dopers is the thirst for knowledge – to know more about EVERYTHING! Oh, and a willingness to share knowledge and opinions. Some do get a little carried away in the sharing part.
*I can’t work up enough venom for a decent pit thread except on a very, very few subjects.
*I don’t like The Lord of the Rings
*I have never watched MST3K
*I have never read any comic books, nor do I own any (Excluding manga, which I’m trying to build a collection of)
*I am not an expert on anything, and generally can’t give decent advice on any subject
*I don’t pay attention to the news. These boards are my main source of information regarding the outside world (and this is despite having a newspaper subscription).
Check, on all the things on Colophon’s list except Wal-Mart and MST3K. I know what anime and manga are, because my wife is a collector of both. But that’s all I know - I have no interest in it. (Anime is cartoons, manga is a graphic novel that would be anime if it was animated.)
Other things:
I was unable to continue my education because of having to escape my family at 16.
I don’t think anybody else here was essentially destitute and homeless for large parts of 14 years. That’s why I’ve never mentioned it. You couldn’t imagine.
I can’t get interested in sports, and have never watched any game.
I can’t discuss movies or TV shows because I haven’t seen most of them.
I don’t know the first thing about politcs. The subject makes my eyes glaze over.
I’ve don’t know how to engage in a debate (so I stay out of GD).
(I’m OK now! Got a job and a wife and a house and some toys, and like that.)
Don’t know English + have a birthgift I call twinbrother Dyslex. Who has something against languages using Latin script tob egin with. This combination makes that my posts have a unique outlook and it can make them also complete riddles for the readers. On a rather frequent base.
Muslim
Arab (father’s side) 3 and 4 = Very Bad Combination!
EU’er (mother’s side) Old Europe!
Live in the despised Middle East = 3+4+6 = Extremely Bad Combination!!
Wal-Mart ?? MST3K ?? computer?? and PC programming.??? comic books? If you want to say US ones, no clue about them. Star Wars??? anime, or manga ??. The Matrix.??
How many times man has visited the deepest part of the oceans. Or when. Or for how long : As far as I know there are still parts where nobody ever went or is able to go.
Star Trek : Yess. Funny!
The Lord Of The Rings.: Just saw the first one, have the other ones but didn’t went as far as taking the time to look at them.
“24”. Yes. Not bad. The first was better then the second. I must have the third edition, I htink. Did not watch it.
Salaam A
