# What are your superpowers? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 7, 2008, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459 "2008-09-07T05:18:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/1 "2008-09-07T05:18:59Z")
I’m just curious about what your’s are. I would reveal mine, but I fear that might endanger my secret internet identity. Is it “yours” or “your’s” ? “your’s” or “yours” “yours” or “your’s” Meh, seventeen people will be along to correct me in about twenty minutes. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/2 "2008-09-07T05:25:07Z")
Apparently mine is to be able to post to the SDMB more often than anyone else for a sustained period. Though \*\*DtC \*\*and \*\*John Mace \*\*are not too far behind me and have been at it even longer. > [@](#): > > Main Entry: [yours](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yours) > Function: pronoun, singular or plural in construction > Etymology: Middle English, from your + -s -'s > Date: 1526 > : that which belongs to you —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective your\ —often used especially with an adverbial modifier in the complimentary close of a letter \ > — yours truly : i, me, myself \ ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/3 "2008-09-07T06:11:00Z")
Mine is probably something eerie but completely useless, like turning streetlights different colours and then alphabetising them. ---
**Author:** ![Oregon\_sunshine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/50afbb/32.png) [@Oregon\_sunshine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oregon_sunshine)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/4 "2008-09-07T12:36:35Z")
English language spelling, realistic drawing, and being able to see details of things which are very, very very far away. Oh and the ability to keep my arm straight no matter what, except my husband defeated this superpower by tickling my armpit, so I guess it doesn’t count anymore. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![freekalette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/50afbb/32.png) [@freekalette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freekalette)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/5 "2008-09-07T13:16:41Z")
Hey, **beebs**!! Long time no see! How ya been, dear? As to the OP… I’ve got a “real” superpower, though I’m not exactly sure how it came about. Whenever I hear a standalone noise - it doesn’t work, say, in a crowded mall; it has to be some sound that stands out on its own - I can “see” it. Not like synaesthia, where sounds have colors and such, but more like the old Batman tv show. “Pow!” “Zoom!” “Thunk!” And all of that. It’s actually quite amusing, but I’ve had to explain it to folks when I laugh for no apparent reason, and then I get :dubious: :dubious: :dubious: looks from them. _shrug_ Ah, well. I like it, and that’s all I care about! ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/6 "2008-09-07T13:47:07Z")
I can bore anyone into slack-jawed catatonia in 30 seconds or less. ---
**Author:** ![UncleNito](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7cd45c/32.png) [@UncleNito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleNito)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/7 "2008-09-07T13:58:27Z")
I have a strange knack for standardized-test taking. My scores consistently exceed my actual intelligence. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/8 "2008-09-07T14:02:59Z")
> [@UncleNito](#): > > I have a strange knack for standardized-test taking. My scores consistently exceed my actual intelligence. Ooh, I have that one too. I didn’t know that counted. ---
**Author:** ![Dinaroozie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dinaroozie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinaroozie)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/9 "2008-09-07T14:14:18Z")
I am very skilled with a slinky spring. You’d be amazed. No, really. ---
**Author:** ![Moment\_Slayer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Moment\_Slayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moment_Slayer)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/10 "2008-09-07T14:15:45Z")
> [@bbs2k](#): > > I’m just curious about what your’s are. > > I would reveal mine, but I fear that might endanger my secret internet identity. I can slay a moment with only a look… ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/11 "2008-09-07T14:16:14Z")
Super Power: \*Sense of direction Super Weakness: \*Crowd facial recognition. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/12 "2008-09-07T14:41:58Z")
AFAICT, I have the amazing ability to turn traffic lights red as I approach them. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/13 "2008-09-07T14:45:47Z")
I am a Mom. I have _The Look_. 'Nuff said. ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/14 "2008-09-07T14:50:26Z")
When I get angry or upset, I break out in hives. I count this as a mutant super-power in progress. Soon, I’ll master it. Then, when I get angry or upset, I’ll make other people break out in hives! Or maybe just I’ll just turn green, I dunno…but watch out! ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/15 "2008-09-07T15:04:29Z")
Hey **beebs**! I’ve been wondering how you’ve been. My superpower is the ability to find a great parking spot 95% of the time. Not a mediocre spot, a great spot. Usually right by the door. I call it Park-Fu, and it amazes everyone who rides with me. Park-Fu is useless during sporting events and Christmas shopping season though. It’s one reason I don’t shop after Thanksgiving. ---
**Author:** ![Naturally\_Oblivious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ec9cab/32.png) [@Naturally\_Oblivious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Naturally_Oblivious)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/16 "2008-09-07T15:21:57Z")
My superpower is the ability to never get lost. I can find my way just about anywhere, even if I’ve never been to that particular city. It works better in the woods though. I can find my way to creeks, rivers, and lakes, even if there’s no evidence around that any of those things are nearby. ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/17 "2008-09-07T15:30:33Z")
My superpower is the ability to start sweating and to sweat profusely at the first signs of heat. I like to think that it if I were ever running away from someone, the sweat would help me get out of anyone’s grasp quickly because I’d be so slick so quickly. Sadly, this superpower is generally ok in men, but in women, it’s not so sexy. Fortunately, it usually only happens when I work out. ---
**Author:** ![shantih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/18 "2008-09-07T15:36:27Z")
I can tie a cherry stem into a knot in my mouth. It’s not as cool as that sweating thing, of course, but we must all learn to appreciate our own abilities. My husband has parking mojo. Wherever we go, especially if we’re running late, a parking spot right in front will either be open as we approach or someone will pull out just as we drive up. It’s spoooooky. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/19 "2008-09-07T15:54:16Z")
Hey **beebs** we’ve missed you, kiddo! My superpower is superhuman strength. No question. ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-superpowers/462459/20 "2008-09-07T16:02:14Z")
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