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What random (and unimportant) task would you win a gold medal in?

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:00

Totally light-hearted.

What random (non-sporty) thing would you win a gold medal in, if it was added to the Olympics?

Mine would be changing nappies with the fewest number of wipes. DH would come last in this category 😂

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Gazelda · 07/02/2023 18:30

Roast potatoes.

And being able to type while holding an unconnected conversation.

Gazelda · 07/02/2023 18:30

rubyslippers · 07/02/2023 18:28

I always remember bin day

That is a priceless gift. I envy you.

QueenofDrudgery · 07/02/2023 18:30

Pushing the rubbish in the kitchen bin down further. No-one else iin my household seems able to do this

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rubyslippers · 07/02/2023 18:31

Gazelda · 07/02/2023 18:30

That is a priceless gift. I envy you.

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I don’t think it’s hereditary tho (or applicable to Husbands) 😳

Glorieta · 07/02/2023 18:33

Making multi coloured spreadsheets on excel

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:35

Sulusu · 07/02/2023 18:07

Clean dishes stacking in the drainer. I can make a tower out of everything Jenga style.

Do the people in your home keeping stacking as high as they can rather than put the dry stuff away first? Because they don't in ours, it's like the leaning tower of Pisa 😂

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:36

HandsomeJack · 07/02/2023 18:15

Stripping and making a double bed.
I worked as a housekeeper for nearly 10 years and would time myself on a regular basis because I got so bored at work!

Really wish I was better that this. Any tips?!!

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:36

Hawkins002 · 07/02/2023 18:18

Although I'm mostly normal, just some quirks

Don't we all 😊

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:37

Backstreets · 07/02/2023 18:19

Microsoft Excel

Jealous.

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:37

Vintagevixen · 07/02/2023 18:23

Biscuit dunking in tea - I'm an expert in timing it so there are no collapses into the tea!

Oh no wait, this is what I'm most jealous of.

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:38

PinkOwlReading · 07/02/2023 18:28

Naming the TV show or movie in answer to "What's she out of?"

This drives me mad if I don't know, I can't watch a tv show/movie without looking at IMDB.

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Shouldbesleeping8 · 07/02/2023 18:39

Making a meal out of very little in the fridge.

mamabear715 · 07/02/2023 18:40

According to my youngest yesterday, mine are 'being impetuous & impatient'.

I mean, he's spot on, but it's not very kind.. ;-)

SantanaBinLorry · 07/02/2023 18:42

Making the exact amount of gravy/sauce in the pan to fit in the jug.

grafittiartist · 07/02/2023 18:42

Identifying a song (80's and early 90's) within the first few bars.
My mum- fitting an indefinite number of washes on a single line.

CaptainCallisto · 07/02/2023 18:45

Overthinking...

MarshaMelrose · 07/02/2023 18:46

Laziness.

poshme · 07/02/2023 18:48

@CaptainCallisto I'll be battling you for that one!

Notjusta · 07/02/2023 18:48

BeanCounterBabe · 07/02/2023 18:27

Pub quiz style intro round. I have an amazing ability to remember songs. Completely useless apart from annoying my teens.

I'm quite good at the "what song is this lyric from" questions. Terrible at the intro ones though!

Anyway, mine would probably be finding things my family have declared lost. Oh, just remembered - I'm weirdly good at knowing pretty accurately what the time is without looking at the clock!

DRS1970 · 07/02/2023 18:53

Scrolling on my phone...

iklboo · 07/02/2023 18:55

Unpacking & putting stuff away when we arrive on holiday
Looking interested / like I give a toss when people speak to me, when I absolutely don't care

RNBrie · 07/02/2023 18:57

Hanging put the washing. Assuming it's marked on speed, artistic merit and paired socks.

BenCoopersSupportWren · 07/02/2023 18:58

Packing a) suitcases and b) the back of the car to go on holiday.

RNBrie · 07/02/2023 18:59

@BenCoopersSupportWren my DH would give you a run for the money. He's deeply impressive in this category.

Twattergy · 07/02/2023 19:01

Not using timers to cook things.
It's done when it's done right?

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