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debm55

(57,451 posts)
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 03:13 PM 13 hrs ago

Which of these unique things can you do? Whistle, Curl your Tongue, Cross your Eyes or other. I can do the first three.

That's why I put them, I can't do this but make fart noises with your armpit/

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buzzycrumbhunger

(1,728 posts)
1. All of the above
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 03:18 PM
13 hrs ago

Bonus: I can not only curl my tongue lengthwise, but also fold it widthwise.

At least whistling serves a purpose.

tblue37

(68,333 posts)
3. All those, plus wiggle my ears, arch one eyebrow at a time, and flare my nostrils. I am a wonder of nature.
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 03:21 PM
13 hrs ago

Wuddles440

(2,004 posts)
7. I too have been 'blessed' with these 'talents'...
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 04:13 PM
12 hrs ago

and have spent decades trying but failing to convince anyone of their incredible significant. I appreciate your recognition as it gives me some solace that my campaign wasn't in vain.

FadedMullet

(771 posts)
4. Deb - This is a good one. I used to be able to whistle quite well, but haven't been able to do so since.......
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 03:28 PM
12 hrs ago

.......having a stroke five years ago. No need for sympathy as all my other symptoms resolved completely. I can't curl my tongue but every member of my family seems to do so quite easily. I can cross my eyes easily and can also move each eye inward separately for a sort of "half-crossed" look. Thanks for the opportunity to tell the world about these skills. Can you turn your eyelids inside out?

debm55

(57,451 posts)
5. Thank you very much. FadedMullet. You have some unique skills there. I can turn my eyeslids inside out If I use my
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 03:35 PM
12 hrs ago

fingers to do it. Thank you dear friend.

FadedMullet

(771 posts)
9. Turning them inside out without using one's fingers might be the ultimate party trick. I'm always impressed with.....
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 04:43 PM
11 hrs ago

.......the one with fingers. Thanks, Deb.

multigraincracker

(37,127 posts)
11. I can touch my nose and tongue
Sun Feb 1, 2026, 05:25 PM
10 hrs ago

Pretty simple
I put might right index finger on my tongue
Then I put my left index finger on my nose at the same time

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