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TheFakeSunRa
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does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded 3
#19278948 - 12/15/13 11:39 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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because I can't fix a fucking thing
and I don't understand how shit works
like doorknobs for instance
our doorknob broke and my wife fixed it.
It's got a long rectangular piece of metal in there but I don't get how it's connected to the latch or whatever.
I don't understand how a transmission works, how a radiator works, or how an engine works. A lawn mower engine might as well be a microchip.
I need google images to tell a nut from a bolt. I can't fix a drawer that doesn't shut right. I can't hang my tv on the wall like people do. I can't assemble a normal bed. I can't fix a fucked up zipper. Sew anything. Fix a leaky faucet. Running toilet. Change wiper blades.
I used to be able to change fuses in my car but now that gets me all fucked up. I definitely can't change a headlight or change my own oil.
I know the truth. I'm a fucking retard.
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dontknow
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: TheFakeSunRa]
#19278980 - 12/15/13 11:46 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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People don't just magically know how to do things, you have to put the time in to learn. Some things you'll pick up really quick other things will take a lot of tinkering with before you understand how and why they work.
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: dontknow]
#19278985 - 12/15/13 11:48 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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learn on youtube.... and jump over that mental block u made and learn how to be a man.
I just built my babys room from frame to completely done. i learned by tips online and vids...... feels good to learn new skills
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FruitOfLife
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: dontknow]
#19278986 - 12/15/13 11:49 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Do what normal people do now days... Youtube it.
My friend and his wife had their new house built but they finished the basement themselves. The put up all the walls, did the electrical, and everything else all from learning how off youtube.
Everything passed the state inspection plus it saved them alot of money
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: TheFakeSunRa]
#19278988 - 12/15/13 11:49 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I think that just means your visuospatial intelligence isn't very well developed. It is one of several types of intelligence.
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Edited by robbyberto (12/15/13 11:50 AM)
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: P-O]
#19278989 - 12/15/13 11:49 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
P-O said: learn on youtube.... and jump over that mental block u made and learn how to be a man.
I just built my babys room from frame to completely done. i learned by tips online and vids...... feels good to learn new skills 
Beat me to it lol
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Shins
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: FruitOfLife]
#19279001 - 12/15/13 11:52 AM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yes.
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Juicin
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: TheFakeSunRa]
#19279047 - 12/15/13 12:02 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm not sure what the terms for the cognitive abilities that apply to imaging how something like a door knob works. But your inability to do it doesn't preclude you from being strong in other areas. If you ever take an IQ test and they break it down in categories. Just because you score low in spacial recognition doesn't make you a retard. I took the test and had categories I scored almost perfects to short term memory which I scored literally as poorly as a retard. Not that I think IQ is perfect but it seems to be relatively accurate.
Although I would be worried if I were INCAPABLE of fixing the door knob, no matter how much time was given. But if it was just easier for my wife I wouldn't stress about much besides a slight embarrassment my wife is handier than me.
Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 12:02 PM)
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: FruitOfLife]
#19279060 - 12/15/13 12:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
FruitOfLife said: Do what normal people do now days... Youtube it.
My friend and his wife had their new house built but they finished the basement themselves. The put up all the walls, did the electrical, and everything else all from learning how off youtube.
Everything passed the state inspection plus it saved them alot of money
Yup my friend does all sorts of work on his car himself from watching YouTube videos.
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: Juicin]
#19279069 - 12/15/13 12:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I install door knobs for a living.... this is hilarious to me 
normal door knobs are extremely simple. If it was a cassete knob those are a bit tricky and you're off the hook
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: Shins]
#19279094 - 12/15/13 12:14 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
Shins said: I install door knobs for a living.... this is hilarious to me 
normal door knobs are extremely simple. If it was a cassete knob those are a bit tricky and you're off the hook 
its 4 screws to change a door handle..... if he cant screw 4 screws in, he needs to back to grade 5 shop
Edited by P-O (12/15/13 12:15 PM)
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: P-O] 2
#19279100 - 12/15/13 12:15 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Considering chimpanzees and downies can both use tools. Yes.
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: P-O]
#19279104 - 12/15/13 12:16 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I don't think OP was talking about mounting the knob
He was talking about the blank face he got when he opened it up. Then his wife did his work. That's how I read it anyway.
Edited by Juicin (12/15/13 12:16 PM)
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Shins
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: P-O]
#19279111 - 12/15/13 12:17 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
P-O said:
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Shins said: I install door knobs for a living.... this is hilarious to me 
normal door knobs are extremely simple. If it was a cassete knob those are a bit tricky and you're off the hook 
its 4 screws to change a door handle..... if he cant screw 4 screws in, he needs to back to grade 5 shop 
Less.... most are 2 sex bolts and a set screw.... lol
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: TheFakeSunRa]
#19279149 - 12/15/13 12:25 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
TheFakeSunRa said:
our doorknob broke and my wife fixed it.
so your saying your wife is more of a man than you. 
read a book dummy! they have books for dummies on anything you need to learn about. stop complaining about being worthless, then stop being worthless.
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: broken] 1
#19279167 - 12/15/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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your welcome OP
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zappaisgod
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: Shins]
#19279236 - 12/15/13 12:43 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
Shins said: I install door knobs for a living.... this is hilarious to me 
normal door knobs are extremely simple. If it was a cassete knob those are a bit tricky and you're off the hook 
What's a cassette knob. I've installed thousands of door knobs and never heard the term.
He's not off the hook. A GIRL DID IT!
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: zappaisgod] 4
#19279305 - 12/15/13 12:56 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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He meant one of these.
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: zappaisgod]
#19279315 - 12/15/13 12:59 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I have a cousin that was never made to do anything for himself, he shit in a fucking diaper till he was five or six. Now that he's all grown up......he's just like you dude.
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Re: does being unable to fix anything mean you're retarded [Re: Ayahuascasoul]
#19279350 - 12/15/13 01:08 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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OP you actually do sound on the slower mental side in the ways you described.
do you have anything that you ARE good at?
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