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What's the most useless skill you've mastered, and how did you end up getting so good at it? (lemmy.world)

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I’ve mastered the ability to take any idea or thought and transform it into anxiety. Jitters McGee

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[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

Whistling. Took decades and I can do it two different ways (lips and teeth). I now do it subconsciously when listening to music where I’ll typically add other melodies or harmonies. I can bird call pretty much flawlessly. Loudest I get is over 100dB. Average is low 90s. Not much use but it’s fun.

[-] Mcdolan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

When you say teeth do you mean like with your tongue on the roof of your mouth/behind front teeth? Or is there something new I can learn?

[-] QuarterSwede@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

This exactly. Don’t know how else to describe it. Most people don’t realize it’s even possible.

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago

Maybe the teeth gap? I have a very small front teeth gap (probably <1mm) and can produce a very high pitched annoying whistle with it.

[-] Mcdolan@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Ah maybe. I was I guess blessed with not having that ability.

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