Things that you know nothing about

[HammerTime]

Yep. Had no reason to know how to, and really still don't. Only reason I didn't just drive it to a shop and have it changed was because we had been out of down for 3 days and it was completely flat.

 

You're a smart guy, I think you could do it. :lol:

[formerkywrestler]

Country music. I can talk eloquently about a lot of music but I just don't know anything about country... or jazz.

 

Just last night I was at pub trivia and there was a picture round. I had no idea who the guy in the cowboy hat was. My friend said "That's Brad Paisley." I had what I guess was the wrong response: "Who is Brad Paisley?"

 

Also... dogs. Some dog will be walking down the street and one of my friends will say "That's a 'So-and-So Breed'." Other than maybe a golden retriever, I couldn't tell you the first thing about dog breeds.

 

Guns. Outside of "rifle" or "revolver" or "bazooka" I really can't get much more specific than that.

That's funny, people often ask me what my all-time favorite Final Jeopardy category would be. I don't have to think about it for a second, it would definitely be "Dog Breeds". I could have an insurmountable lead heading into the final question and I'd risk everything if "Dog Breeds" was the category.

[Clyde]

That's funny, people often ask me what my all-time favorite Final Jeopardy category would be. I don't have to think about it for a second, it would definitely be "Dog Breeds". I could have an insurmountable lead heading into the final question and I'd risk everything if "Dog Breeds" was the category.

 

I'm with Get on this one.

[UKMustangFan]

You're a smart guy, I think you could do it. :lol:

 

Oh, I know I could do it. Just have no desire to, nor incentive to learn how. :lol:

[formerkywrestler]

I was joking. Mostly. But I get it. It's one of those things that's good to have in your cultural vocabulary if you have the time and are of the inclination, but I'd hardly describe it as critical.

I'd have to disagree...

[HammerTime]

Oh, I know I could do it. Just have no desire to, nor incentive to learn how. :lol:

 

Um how about not having a flat tire? :lol: That is a skill everyone so know just in case.

[mcpapa]

Home repair.

Vehicle repair.

Video games.

Higher mathematics.

Nuclear fission.

 

 

That's about it.

[formerkywrestler]

I don't know much about makes and models of cars. Every guy I know can tell you the make, model and even the year of just about any car. I'm lucky if I can tell you it's a car. :idunno:

I'm decent with newer cars. But being able to glance at a classic car and knowing if it's a '53 or '54 is a skill I don't have, nor do I want.

[UKMustangFan]

^HT, in most instances, I'm going to be close enough to an auto shop or have someone in the car with me that knows how, so why waste the time?

 

And yes, the girlfriend does know how to change a flat so I can always just have her do it, and supervise.

[formerkywrestler]

Um how about not having a flat tire? :lol: That is a skill everyone so know just in case.

I wish I lived in NKY just so I could drive by one day and see UKMF sitting in the car while his girlfriend was outside changing the tire. :lol:

[mcpapa]

I learned a LONG time ago that it was as whole lot easier - if more expensive - to know a good mechanic, a good plumber, a good carpenter and a good electrician. Even better if they're all rolled up into one or two buddies.

[formerkywrestler]

I learned a LONG time ago that it was as whole lot easier - if more expensive - to know a good mechanic, a good plumber, a good carpenter and a good electrician. Even better if they're all rolled up into one or two buddies.

...or even better, if it's your Dad.

[RomanEmpire]

Um how about not having a flat tire? :lol: That is a skill everyone so know just in case.

 

My Dad would not let me get my license until I changed a tire in front of him. True story.

[True blue (and gold)]

Count me in for a BGP trivia night. I wouldn't win, but I do love it.

 

I'm with RM about being clueless on economics. Like Habib, I know little about the arts, but would love to learn. I usually chose a topic each summer to explore in depth and that might be mine this year.

 

Honestly, it's hard to know what to answer in this thread, beyond piggybacking off of others. Unfortunately, there are many topics that I know little about.

[True blue (and gold)]

My Dad would not let me get my license until I changed a tire in front of him. True story.

 

Same for me! That was actually the first 15 minutes of my first driving lesson.