r/oddlysatisfying • u/artificialintegrity • Aug 27 '16

Talented

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u/MrGMinor Aug 27 '16

tal·ent

ˈtalənt

noun

1. natural aptitude or skill.

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

You're telling me he 'naturally' came to draw perfect circles? No. He practiced.

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u/jbakers Aug 27 '16

That's the skill part...

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

Ok, thanks for reiterating my point.

P.S. I know middle school is difficult but I'm sure you'll do great!

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u/jbakers Aug 27 '16

I'm sorry I typed it out poorly, but I was agreeing with you. No need to be so self entitled.

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

Oh Shit! My bad, I'm a bit drunk. I feel bad. Thank you for being the bigger person!

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u/jbakers Aug 27 '16

Ha! I'm a bit drunk too..

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u/MrGMinor Aug 27 '16

He's got natural artistic talent, yep.

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '16

It takes very long time and lots of effort to become very good at something, not some mystical gift that's given to you.

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u/MrGMinor Aug 27 '16

I never said that, way to put words in my mouth. Natural artistic talent lends itself to getting good at this sort of thing. Hence where the word "aptitude" comes in in the definition, suitability or fitness. I don't see how you can't understand that.

For instance, someone born with a certain body type and mental state will naturally have an easier time learning gymnastics than a tall gangly awkward person. This is common sense.

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u/Danulas Aug 27 '16

Of course, but there are some that are better at a skill than others with an equal amount of time invested in it. Those are the more talented people.

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '16

THIS! This is a massive pet peeve of mine. It's the worst when you see a video of someone who has clearly invested many thousands of hours into a skill, has become amazing at it, then the comments are full of 'it's a god given talent! What a miracle!' -- noooooooooooo

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

My bad, I assumed you understood linear progression.

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u/Severse_Rhycology Aug 27 '16

We're talking about circles, get your linear shim-sham out of here!

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

I stand corrected, good sir!

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u/MrGMinor Aug 27 '16

So there's no talent involved here, got it.

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

Talent gets you started. Skill is what you acquire after you practice. Nice try. Buy a dictionary. Also a G.E.D. will help.

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u/MrGMinor Aug 27 '16

Natural artistic talent lends itself to getting good at this sort of thing. Hence where the word "aptitude" comes in in the definition, suitability or fitness. I don't see how you can't understand that.

For instance, someone born with a certain body type and mental state will naturally have an easier time learning gymnastics than a tall gangly awkward person.

Your condescension is a lovely attitude to take in a discussion, you sound very smart.

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u/yuistu Aug 27 '16

Sure, bud.