Airehead Posted February 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2020 Would you rather be the smartest person in the room or the best athlete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2Far Posted February 24, 2020 Popular Post Share #2 Posted February 24, 2020 Well, just one would be a down grade. 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 24, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 24, 2020 11 minutes ago, Airehead said: Would you rather be the smartest person in the room or the best athlete? Jeebus! Where is Best Looking???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 24, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2020 I'll go for smart. A smart person can train. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn Posted February 24, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2020 I could be the smartest athlete, all I have to do is give it 150% just like the rest of them., 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted February 24, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 24, 2020 Well I'm already the fastest motorcycle racer and sidecar driver on this site. I know that I will never be the smartest. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted February 24, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 24, 2020 smart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted February 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Jeebus! Where is Best Looking???? Tomorrow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted February 24, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 24, 2020 "Best athlete" is useless except in the minds of others. Everybody knows how I feel about big brains. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 24, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, Airehead said: Tomorrow Cool. I'll be back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted February 24, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 24, 2020 Depends on who else is in the room 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 24, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 24, 2020 51 minutes ago, Airehead said: Would you rather be the smartest person in the room or the best athlete? And you? Better yet, what’s the impetus behind the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted February 24, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Depends on who else is in the room Lets say, your wife! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal Posted February 24, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 24, 2020 Just now, Zealot said: And you? Better yet, what’s the impetus behind the question? Z...she is quarantined gotta cut her some slack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 25, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, petitepedal said: Z...she is quarantined gotta cut her some slack Quarantined??? What’s she got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal Posted February 25, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 25, 2020 Flu A...post Mr Aire's heart surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted February 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Zealot said: And you? Better yet, what’s the impetus behind the question? Saw a news clip on a high school athlete who is opting to go to the best academic school versus u oversight of Alabama football program. Quarantine will make you think about th8ngs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 25, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Airehead said: Saw a news clip on a high school athlete who is opting to go to the best academic school versus u oversight of Alabama football program. Quarantine will make you think about th8ngs. It was an interesting question. Was just wondering what brought it to mind. :-) Sorry to hear you’re sick. And your husband? Heart surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn Posted February 25, 2020 Share #19 Posted February 25, 2020 My son was probably the best athlete on the basketball team at his college. He decided that was not the reason he was going to college and quit the team so he could devote his time to what matters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 25, 2020 Share #20 Posted February 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, Zealot said: And your husband? Heart surgery? I just searched and read a whole plethora of posts about this. Wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Zealot said: I just searched and read a whole plethora of posts about this. Wow! But improving every day and Blessed with good friends. Even you all who let me vent earlier but not take myself too seriously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #22 Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: He decided that was not the reason he was going to college and quit the team so he could devote his time to what matters. BABES!!!!! College BABES!!! Adventurous, fun, lovely college BABES!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn Posted February 25, 2020 Share #23 Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: BABES!!!!! College BABES!!! Adventurous, fun, lovely college BABES!!!! He already had the college babe of his dreams. They got married as soon as she graduated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted February 25, 2020 Share #24 Posted February 25, 2020 Wut? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder Posted February 25, 2020 Share #25 Posted February 25, 2020 Easy, as I've never been athletic. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 25, 2020 Share #26 Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Airehead said: Would you rather be the smartest person in the room or the best athlete? ...what if I'm a classic underachiever ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 25, 2020 Share #27 Posted February 25, 2020 I'd say smart, because most "best" athletes have to transition our of competition at a relatively young age and that adjustment can be hard. But if I got to pick anything, I'd vote for the most content. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 25, 2020 Share #28 Posted February 25, 2020 I've been the smartest person in the room and I've been the best athlete in the room. But truth be told, the bar in both of those rooms was set pretty low... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zephyr Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share #29 Posted February 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Wilbur said: Lets say, your wife! Best athlete then.... because even if I was smartest, I would still be wrong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted February 25, 2020 Share #30 Posted February 25, 2020 And again, depends on the room. If it was just a room with me and Steven Hawking I would say smartest because I am pretty sure how I am right now I could kick his ass in a fight without being the best athlete. Or in a room Mike Tyson in his prime, I would say athlete because well...., it doesnt say how much smarter you would be and I could actually lose IQ points in the deal if I picked smartest Depends on where each bar is set in a given room 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted February 25, 2020 Share #31 Posted February 25, 2020 12 hours ago, Airehead said: Saw a news clip on a high school athlete who is opting to go to the best academic school versus u oversight of Alabama football program. Quarantine will make you think about th8ngs. As to the original question, “smartest” would be my preference. But as to this athlete in question, I think it depends on what his life aspirations are. Using athletic talent to get a scholarship at (or simply admission to) a prestigious University is wonderful. But if he’s got the elite talent and desire to make a career out of football, going to a football powerhouse might also be a smart move. And of course smart doesn’t always mean best educated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted February 25, 2020 Share #32 Posted February 25, 2020 Many posts later, the answer of the day is 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted February 25, 2020 Share #33 Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Many posts later, the answer of the day is 42. Many posts later, we’re at #33. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #34 Posted February 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Many posts later, we’re at #33. I'm going with "best looking". Not sure why this question hasn't been updated considering we're up to #34 and the next day already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted February 25, 2020 Share #35 Posted February 25, 2020 I will never know what either one feels like. I would go with smartest I think, but best athlete at least indicates the possibility of good health, unless your sport is bowling or darts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #36 Posted February 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, jsharr said: best athlete at least indicates the possibility of good health, unless your sport is bowling or darts. Man, you ever seen some retired athletes? If the contact sport ones aren't batting TBI effects, then their joints sound like rusty hinges. It ain't pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted February 25, 2020 Share #37 Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Razors Edge said: Man, you ever seen some retired athletes? If the contact sport ones aren't batting TBI effects, then their joints sound like rusty hinges. It ain't pretty. She did not say retired pro athlete. She said best athlete. The best athlete in the world probably lives in some remote corner of the world where football does not even exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 25, 2020 Share #38 Posted February 25, 2020 I’ve been both at different times. But I like Kirby’s answer best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #39 Posted February 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, jsharr said: She did not say retired pro athlete. She said best athlete. The best athlete in the world probably lives in some remote corner of the world where football does not even exist. I got that! But "current" athletes become "retired" athletes. So, short term - WOOHOO!!!! - but long term - YOWZA!. A person's brain hopefully works well through to the end (or close to the end). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr Posted February 25, 2020 Share #40 Posted February 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I got that! But "current" athletes become "retired" athletes. So, short term - WOOHOO!!!! - but long term - YOWZA!. A person's brain hopefully works well through to the end (or close to the end). Again, who says that the best athlete is involved in a contact sport? Might just be some herdsman on the Serengeti with incredible cardio and hand eye coordination who only competes against the predators that are trying to kill and eat his herd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted February 25, 2020 Share #41 Posted February 25, 2020 One more for the answer of the day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #42 Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, jsharr said: Again, who says that the best athlete is involved in a contact sport? Might just be some herdsman on the Serengeti with incredible cardio and hand eye coordination who only competes against the predators that are trying to kill and eat his herd. So, "smartest guy in the room" or the "herdsman on the Serengeti with incredible cardio and hand eye coordination who only competes against the predators that are trying to kill and eat his herd. "? I'm going smartest guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted February 25, 2020 Share #43 Posted February 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: So, "smartest guy in the room" or the "herdsman on the Serengeti with incredible cardio and hand eye coordination who only competes against the predators that are trying to kill and eat his herd. "? I'm going smartest guy. You had post #42 and you ruined it with that crap?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted February 25, 2020 Share #44 Posted February 25, 2020 In the room? I've been both on numerous occasions and it doesn't mean anything, especially depending on the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted February 25, 2020 Share #45 Posted February 25, 2020 Just remember, you could be the smartest guy in the room and still be among the 10 dumbest people in the building. Also I've found being the smartest in the room isn't usually much fun, especially when the room is full of some of the dumbest people in the building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #46 Posted February 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: You had post #42 and you ruined it with that crap?!? ALL DAY LONG!!!! Screw #42! 3 minutes ago, Indy said: Just remember, you could be the smartest guy in the room and still be among the 10 dumbest people in the building. Also I've found being the smartest in the room isn't usually much fun, especially when the room is full of some of the dumbest people in the building. Yeah we addressed that earlier. Smartest in a room full of idiots. Most athletic in room full of uncoordinated oafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx Posted February 25, 2020 Share #47 Posted February 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: So, "smartest guy in the room" or the "herdsman on the Serengeti with incredible cardio and hand eye coordination who only competes against the predators that are trying to kill and eat his herd. "? I'm going smartest guy. If wishes were fishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #48 Posted February 25, 2020 Where I used to work it was pretty easy to be the smartest person in the room. Depending on what time you were in the breakroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge Posted February 25, 2020 Share #49 Posted February 25, 2020 58 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: If wishes were fishes. They wouldn't be owned by a German! Any moran knows that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD Posted February 25, 2020 Share #50 Posted February 25, 2020 Smartest, even though I'm a relatively poor athlete who had to work hard to be a so-so athlete and get 3 high school varsity letters and wished I had better results. There have been many times I've talked to certain wealthy people or good athletes and felt sorry for them for having to go through life being not very bright. There are just so many things that you can experience by being bright, even if not the smartest, and expanding your experiences so you understand more allows you to experience the things going on in your life a little better. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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