# What are some common activities that you have never engaged in? (and let's select a thread winner) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 30, 2017, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338 "2017-03-30T11:04:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/181 "2017-04-05T18:25:11Z")
You mean “without” gluten. Blindboyard, a few years ago you said that not only have you never tried corn on the cob, you’ve never even seen it, and wouldn’t even know where to get it. If that’s still the case, that may be the thread winner. ---
**Author:** ![Moonchild](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@Moonchild](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonchild)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2017, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/182 "2017-04-05T21:43:14Z")
Nobody has yet posted it, but I am sure I’m not the only one: I have never had a cavity. I have also never eaten a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Coincidence? ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2017, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/183 "2017-04-05T21:45:10Z")
I have never had a cavity or any dental work other than teeth cleaning. Never lost an adult tooth. I’ve had plenty of pb&j sandwiches. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/184 "2017-04-05T23:40:59Z")
Male, 49. I’ve never played basketball, football, baseball, tennis, golf, or hockey. I’ve never taken an illegal drug. I’ve never watched cable TV. I’ve never watched a reality show. I’ve never taken a prescription medicine. I’ve never worn a watch. Other than getting a cold every 3 or 4 years, I’ve never been sick. I’ve never had surgery. I’ve never been on a cruise. I’ve never had anyone close to me die. I’ve never eaten a tomato. ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2017, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/185 "2017-04-05T23:43:44Z")
This thread is making me feel like I’m quite the Renaissance man. ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ccd318/32.png) [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/186 "2017-04-06T01:52:57Z")
Never owned a dog or a cat. Most movies and TV shows I have never seen. ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/187 "2017-04-06T01:54:45Z")
> [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](#): > > Most movies and TV shows I have never seen. I’m sure that’s true for most people. ---
**Author:** ![Snarky\_Kong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/188 "2017-04-06T03:13:57Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > You mean “without” gluten. > > Blindboyard, a few years ago you said that not only have you never tried corn on the cob, you’ve never even seen it, and wouldn’t even know where to get it. If that’s still the case, that may be the thread winner. Much less weird than never having pizza or rice. ---
**Author:** ![Gus\_Gusterson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85f322/32.png) [@Gus\_Gusterson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gus_Gusterson)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/189 "2017-04-06T16:08:59Z")
> [@Snarky\_Kong](#): > > Much less weird than never having pizza or rice. My father-in-law has never eaten pizza, rice, or pasta. He’s not unique. There are probably many millions of people from his generation (he’s in his late 70s) who could say the same. Those foods couldn’t be found in Ireland when he was young and he had no reason to start eating them when they became available since they are neither meat nor veg. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/190 "2017-04-06T16:29:39Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > This thread is making me feel like I’m quite the Renaissance man. Me too. The best i can come up with is never having played golf, and even that probably isn’t a “common activity.” ---
**Author:** ![blindboyard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blindboyard/32/2833_2.png) [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/191 "2017-04-06T16:36:57Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > You mean “without” gluten. > > Blindboyard, a few years ago you said that not only have you never tried corn on the cob, you’ve never even seen it, and wouldn’t even know where to get it. If that’s still the case, that may be the thread winner. I mean “with” gluten. Gluten is good. Bread, biscuits, cake, more bread. “anything with gluten” is a seperate item on the list. I have still never seen corn on the cob, no. I have seen some little holders which are apparently meant to go in the ends to aid in eating it, on a shelf, but that’s it. I didn’t consider that to be common enough to mention. It’s not something you hear about people eating all the time, like a kebab, which I’ve also never eaten. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/192 "2017-04-06T16:56:07Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > This thread is making me feel like I’m quite the Renaissance man. I feel like that guy in the Dos Equis commercials. ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/193 "2017-04-06T18:53:01Z")
> [@blindboyard](#): > > I mean “with” gluten. Gluten is good. Bread, biscuits, cake, more bread. “anything with gluten” is a seperate item on the list. Got ya. You like biscuits and all things gluteny, but never had a muffin…or pizza? I’m sure others besides me would be interested in knowing why that’s the case. If it’s too personal, I understand. I looked at your profile. I live in a connecting town. I’d be happy to take you for your first pizza. 🙂 > [@](#): > > I have still never seen corn on the cob, no. If this isn’t the tread winner, it’s got to be in the top three. ---
**Author:** ![Desert\_Nomad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desert_nomad/32/177_2.png) [@Desert\_Nomad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Desert_Nomad)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/194 "2017-04-06T19:31:10Z")
- Never had a cup of coffee. - Never been drunk. - Never smoked a cigarette. - Never wrestled a giant octopus. ---
**Author:** ![Gus\_Gusterson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85f322/32.png) [@Gus\_Gusterson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gus_Gusterson)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/195 "2017-04-06T19:48:33Z")
> [@blindboyard](#): > > I have still never seen corn on the cob, no. Do you mean in person or you’ve never even seen an image of corn on the cob? Because it’s easy enough to rectify the situation if it’s the latter. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/196 "2017-04-06T23:25:05Z")
> [@Desert\_Nomad](#): > > - Never wrestled a giant octopus. You’re missing out. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/197 "2017-04-07T00:47:55Z")
\*I’ve never shot 18 under par And I still don’t know where all those balls are Except the one that went in some doctor’s car In Lincoln Nebraska And I’ve never been to Fairbanks Alaska \*[INDENT]– Joe Walsh (the musician)[/INDENT] I have never been under general anesthetic I have never so much as seen those “Peeps” things (well, pictures, on the internets) ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2017, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/198 "2017-04-07T06:03:41Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > I have never had sex in an elevator. > > But, it is on my bucket list. Real men do it on top of the elevator. ---
**Author:** ![Covfefe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ee7513/32.png) [@Covfefe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covfefe)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2017, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/199 "2017-04-07T06:52:38Z")
Age 32. I’ve never gone to a job interview by myself. I’ve never pumped my own gas despite the fact I regularly drove for 5 years in a state where customers pump their own. I’ve never initiated a conversation with a stranger. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2017, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338/200 "2017-04-07T07:39:52Z")
> [@harmonicamoon](#): > > I have never had sex in an elevator. > > But, it is on my bucket list. I’ve never had a bucket list. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-common-activities-that-you-have-never-engaged-in-and-lets-select-a-thread-winner/783338.md?page=11)