# Name your best and worst attribute **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 27, 2000, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494 "2000-04-27T20:06:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/eada6e/32.png) [@aha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aha)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/1 "2000-04-27T20:06:00Z")
Best:I am one friendly bastard, and devilishly handsome too! Worst: Not applicable heheh just kiddin. Worst: Slightly on the lazy side. * * * One of the few to be personally welcomed to this board by Ed Zotti. Yours truly, aha ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/2 "2000-04-27T20:13:00Z")
**Real Answers:** Best: Anyone I consider a friend is immediately elevated to god-like status in my eyes, and I will crush any heretic who blasphemes them. Worst: Guess I’m kinda an Elitist. And shy, to boot. **Fake Answers:** Best: Ruthless Efficiency Worst: An almost fanatical devotion to the pope. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/3 "2000-04-27T21:54:00Z")
Hopefully, this won’t double-post. Best Trait: Ruthless effeciency Worst Trait: An Almost Fanataical Devotion to the Pope. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/4 "2000-04-27T21:55:00Z")
I knew it. ---
**Author:** ![Quadzilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/a4c791/32.png) [@Quadzilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quadzilla)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/5 "2000-04-27T22:08:00Z")
LOL, Mr. Cynical…because nooooooooooo one expects…well, you know. Best: I guess I’m a good listener/advisor; my friends have dubbed me “Ann Landers.” Worst: my procrastination. I’d join the Procrastinators of America club, but, uh, I haven’t gotten around to it yet. :🦆: * * * Christopher Robin Hood - he steals from the rich and gives to the Pooh. ---
**Author:** ![Kiki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dc4da7/32.png) [@Kiki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiki)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/6 "2000-04-27T22:26:00Z")
**Best** : I am very sincere in everything I do and say. ## **Worst** : I can be kind of selfish and I’m really shy. That John Denver’s full of shit man! ---
**Author:** ![Kyberneticist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dc4da7/32.png) [@Kyberneticist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyberneticist)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/7 "2000-04-27T22:36:00Z")
Fanatical fascination for fact. . yes, that’s all. Explains best,worst,why nadja can’t stand to be around me sometimes, and why I gravitated to this message board. ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/8 "2000-04-27T22:46:00Z")
Best Quality: I try to be the fount of generosity at all times. Worst Quality: Hypersensitivity at times. It doesn’t manifest itself outside of my head, but it can be hard work dealing with it. * * * I have chainmail underwear. ---
**Author:** ![ultress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7c8e57/32.png) [@ultress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultress)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/9 "2000-04-27T22:53:00Z")
Best: love to talk, friendly, humorous Worst: talk too much sometimes, don’t know when to shut my mouth * * * \*\* _Sigh_. So many men, so few who can afford me \*\* _Original by Wally_ _I’ve learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it._ Homepage: [www.superlativeandsassy.com](http://www.superlativeandsassy.com) Occupation: Temptress Location: Ultra, California Interests: surpluses, excesses, abundances, extras, lagniappes _profile by UncleBeer_ ---
**Author:** ![Whammo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/10 "2000-04-27T23:08:00Z")
Best: Very caring and good hearted. Worst: toss up - Procrastination and financial management. * * * I was sad because I had no shoes, until I saw a snake with no legs. - A Wally original. ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/11 "2000-04-27T23:14:00Z")
Best: I’m a good listener, and very empathic. worst: I procrastinate like a mo-fo. * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. ---
**Author:** ![Procrutes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Procrutes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrutes)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/12 "2000-04-27T23:15:00Z")
Let’s see, Best: Is Luck an attribute? I have always been insanely lucky. Not lottery luck (sorry my oh-so-hopeful friiends), just general stuff. Worst: Way overly trusting. Like loaning money to strangers trusting. Like “He’ll be back with my car any minute now trusting.” * * * If knowledge is power, then just call me PEPCO. ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/13 "2000-04-27T23:19:00Z")
Best: I can see all sides to any argument, and understand why someone would feel/think that way. Worst: In conversation I seem to always take the other side, just for the sake of debate (even when no one else wants to debate). * * * -Obfus ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/14 "2000-04-27T23:38:00Z")
Best: I have a god-given gift to think faster on my feet than anyone I know. (sometimes known as "pulling information out of my ass…) Worst: I am a know-it-all. And I don’t forgive people easily. And I am really sensitive. And I am HORRIFICLY shy when in a situation that I feel less than in control of. My father says I’m selfish, which bothered me a LOT, which probably means it’s a little true. I’m better at worst than best. * * * “I go on guilt trips a couple of time a year. Mom books them for me.” A custom made Wally .sig! ```auto My iguana's sick. He's all floppy. Could he have Reptile dysfunction? -Chef Troy, Haiku Master ``` ---
**Author:** ![Suo\_Na](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@Suo\_Na](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suo_Na)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2000, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/15 "2000-04-27T23:39:00Z")
Wow! Mine’s exactly the same as Obfusciatrist’s! But here’s some more: Best: I try to see the best in everyone (difficult though it may be living in the land of the great unwashed) Worst: I’m terribly condescending about Americans. Oh, and I have a mean temper. * * * Only you can prevent solipsism. ---
**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:** [April 28, 2000, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/16 "2000-04-28T00:34:00Z")
Best: problem solver and ass kicker extraordinare! Worst: I hear everything, forget nothing, and get angrier than anyone you’ll ever meet. ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/17 "2000-04-28T01:45:00Z")
Best - probably that I’m very loyal to my family and friends. Worst - don’t ever mess with my family or friends cuz I turn into a fiery, red headed bitch from hell. * * * Give your children these two things: One is roots, the other, wings - Wally Wally He’s our Man ---
**Author:** ![neuro-trash\_grrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3ab097/32.png) [@neuro-trash\_grrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neuro-trash_grrrl)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/18 "2000-04-28T02:01:00Z")
Name my best and worst attributes, huh? I think I’ll name my best attribute Sarah, and my worst one Clyde. * * * Here lies Pierre de Fermat. Unfortunately, there is not enough room on this tombstone for a proper epitaph. ---
**Author:** ![godfork](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@godfork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/godfork)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/19 "2000-04-28T02:05:00Z")
Best? I’m so easy to please it’s almost unbelievable. I wrench an enormous amount of enjoyment out of life. Worst? Like anyone who’s so disgustingly romantic in her views on life, I am often disappointed. ---
**Author:** ![Louie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Louie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Louie)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2000, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494/20 "2000-04-28T02:56:00Z")
Best : Caring, friendly Worst : social-anxiety attacks, selfish behavior [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-best-and-worst-attribute/16494.md?page=2)