Learning new skills

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Mechanical aptitude and general handyman ability.

Honestly I'm kinda shocked at how many people don't understand how to do basic maintenance tasks around the house. I've saved a lot of money by just fixing a problem with off-the-shelf compenents instead of calling in a specialist.
The last major thing I fixed was a broken shower knob trim. A little bit of "percussive therapy", JB Weld, neoprene washers, and some bathroom caulking - done. Total materials bill was about $35 for a job that would've cost $200 if I went to the local plumber.
 
I forget everything I'm told moments before it's even spoken. Legends say I'm married but because I can't remember the vows I just wandered off afterwards.
 
Apparently using a search engine to find what I want.
Seriously, I know so many people who can’t figure out how to use Google to find anything.
 
CivilianOfTheFandomWars said:
Apparently using a search engine to find what I want.
Seriously, I know so many people who can’t figure out how to use Google to find anything.
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I like watching normies type full sentences into Google without realizing that it instantly filters out articles, prepositions, punctuation and most adverbs and only searches for essential keywords.
 
I know how to restart a furnace using diesel. Also how to stop a urinal that is constantly running.
 
Most people only hate me on a basic level, because they only know me on the surface level.
I know myself inside and out, so I can, and do hate myself thoroughly, completely and unceasingly
 
CivilianOfTheFandomWars said:
Apparently using a search engine to find what I want.
Seriously, I know so many people who can’t figure out how to use Google to find anything.
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On that note, I appear to be the only person I know (Apart from my boomer parents) who can avoid turning their expensive phone's screen into a broken piece of shit.

I see so many fucking cracked screens and yet I can't even comprehend how it happens. I've been using these big screen phones for eleven years. I've dropped em' a few times but never have I once managed to crack the screen.
 
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Wish it was a joke but I am incredibly good at moving a staff like a monk.
I can spin it arround with ease throw it in the air and catch and chain with come basic kicks and spinning attacks.

Learned all that as a still while bored during the summer outdoors.
 
I possess the amazing ability to use Youtube to learn how to fix most house/car problems and coupled with the fact that I live within walking distance of a hardware store I am basically a master maintenance man.

And since every hero has a weakness, mine is that everything I fix retains 100% functionality, but looks like an actual retard fixed it. Because one did.
 
Commercial electrical work including new constructions as well as remodels, and enough carpentry skill to frame out a wall, build a deck, hang sheetrock and frame and pour small concrete slabs.
Basic warehouse sills such as shipping and receiving clerking and being able to safely operate a forklift continuously in an emergency for up to 30 hours without a break or sleep.

And a few other things.
 
I'm really good at putting together shitty prefab furniture that comes in a box.
 
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