Can You Unleash Your Hidden Talents and Discover Your Alter Ego?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of alter egos, exploring the unfulfilled sides of participants' personalities and their aspirations. Participants share personal reflections on their hidden talents, desires, and the humorous or serious aspects of their alter egos, touching on themes of creativity, identity, and self-perception.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to explore artistic talents such as writing, painting, and music composition, indicating feelings of unfulfilled potential.
  • Others humorously describe their alter egos in exaggerated or playful terms, such as a "flaky bimbo" or a "serial womaniser."
  • Several participants mention aspirations to be respected figures, like a gourmet chef or a college professor, reflecting on societal roles and personal ambitions.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the nature of alter egos, with some participants joking about multiple personalities or the absurdity of their desires.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes or observations related to their alter egos, such as a desire for philanthropy or the contrast between their real and ideal selves.

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The discussion features a mix of humorous banter and serious reflections, with no clear consensus on the nature or definition of alter egos. Participants express varied and sometimes conflicting views on their aspirations and identities.

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Participants' statements reflect personal experiences and subjective interpretations of alter egos, which may depend on individual definitions and cultural contexts. The discussion includes humor and sarcasm, which may influence the seriousness of the claims made.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring themes of identity, creativity, and self-expression, as well as those interested in the psychological aspects of alter egos and personality. It may also appeal to those who enjoy light-hearted exchanges about personal aspirations.

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Taken as meaning the opposite or unfulfilled side of your personality.

I have an under-used and failed artistic side. I would love to write novels and paint, if I could write or paint. I was a bit of a natural on the piano but I seem to have no talent for music composition, which is what I would like to do. I do think I might have done well as a gourmet chef as I love to cook. I was also a natural as a teacher. I have tutored quite a bit and really liked it. My students loved me and they did well, but I don't think I had or have the patience to be a full time teacher.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Taken as meaning the opposite or unfulfilled side of your personality.

I have an under-used and failed artistic side. I would love to write novels and paint, if I could write or paint. I was a bit of a natural on the piano but I seem to have no talent for music composition, which is what I would like to do. I do think I might have done well as a gourmet chef as I love to cook. I was also a natural as a teacher. I have tutored quite a bit and really liked it. My students loved me and they did well, but I don't think I had or have the patience to be a full time teacher.
It's pretty obvious from that post that you're a total failure. Suicide is the only answer. (Tsu has my number, right?)
 
My alter ego is a serial womaniser.
 
Danger said:
It's pretty obvious from that post that you're a total failure. Suicide is the only answer. (Tsu has my number, right?)

:smile: :smile: :smile:

I think this IS my alter ego. i.e. just hanging around in a random physics forum. :rolleyes:
 
heh! my alter egos name is vout... very crazy and rambles a lot
 
Wealthy philanthropist.

I always wished I had enough money to do some serious good in the world. As it is, I do what I can in my own little corner.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Taken as meaning the opposite or unfulfilled side of your personality.

I have an under-used and failed artistic side. I would love to write novels and paint, if I could write or paint. I was a bit of a natural on the piano but I seem to have no talent for music composition, which is what I would like to do. I do think I might have done well as a gourmet chef as I love to cook. I was also a natural as a teacher. I have tutored quite a bit and really liked it. My students loved me and they did well, but I don't think I had or have the patience to be a full time teacher.
Novelist/writer, painter, musician/composer, gourmet chef, teacher.

Your alter-ego has multiple personality disorder? Does Tsu know about this? :biggrin:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Taken as meaning the opposite or unfulfilled side of your personality.


Hmm, depends on which personality I'm using for the day. :biggrin:

My alter ego wants to be a flaky bimbo who hits all the parties and wakes up next to hot guys whose names she doesn't know the next morning. :smile:
 
Astronuc said:
Novelist/writer, painter, musician/composer, gourmet chef, teacher.

Your alter-ego has multiple personality disorder? Does Tsu know about this? :biggrin:

Yes, but she eats my Chicken Kiev and Baked Alaska anyway; while I play The Summer Of '42 or Funeral For a Friend [if we knew the chicken] on the piano. :biggrin:
 
  • #10
Moonbear said:
My alter ego wants to be a flaky bimbo who hits all the parties and wakes up next to hot guys whose names she doesn't know the next morning. :smile:

You biologists are all alike; sex, sex, sex. :-p

I took a class from the guy considered to be Oregon's foremost expert on wildflowers. When he walks outside on a spring day, he "sees sex going on all around him". I think it got him a little worked up at times! :biggrin:
 
  • #11
Oh yes, Astronuc, are you a musician?
 
  • #12
Ivan Seeking said:
You biologists are all alike; sex, sex, sex. :-p

I took a class from the guy considered to be Oregon's foremost expert on wildflowers. When he walks outside on a spring day, he "sees sex going on all around him". I think it got him a little worked up at times! :biggrin:

Yeah, well, you know what sluts those birds and bees are. EVERYONE talks about them and even warns their kids about them. :biggrin:
 
  • #13
Casanova, obviously.
 
  • #14
I'm Batman.

Well, someone had to say it.
 
  • #15
Oooh music! I'd be a flautist in my alter ego.
 
  • #16
Moonbear said:
My alter ego wants to be a flaky bimbo who hits all the parties and wakes up next to hot guys whose names she doesn't know the next morning. :smile:
Are you deliberately ignoring the word alter, or does it need to be explained again? :-p
 
  • #17
Moonbear said:
My alter ego wants to be a flaky bimbo who hits all the parties and wakes up next to hot guys whose names she doesn't know the next morning. :smile:
So I guess my alter ego would be an intelligent, mature college professor who is respected by all. :smile:
 
  • #18
SOS2008 said:
So I guess my alter ego would be an intelligent, mature college professor who is respected by all. :smile:
I think that you need a couple more of those little blue rollers after a statement like that.
 
  • #19
I would of liked to be someone like Chrissie Hynde, except of course that I could play guitar better then her. My voice has always been to sweet sounding for hard rock.
 
  • #20
hypatia said:
My voice has always been to sweet sounding for hard rock.
Slugging a couple of shots of Kentucky Tavern first oughtta take care of that.
 
  • #21
My alter ego?

Hmmm... I paint, I'm a musician, I tutor, I write poetry...hmmm...

I wish I could cook and pick up languages easily.

My sister has all the luck of getting the good qualities of the family.
 
  • #22
Sting said:
My alter ego?

Hmmm... I paint, I'm a musician, I tutor, I write poetry...hmmm...

I wish I could cook and pick up languages easily.

My sister has all the luck of getting the good qualities of the family.
Yeah. Painter, musician, teacher, and poet are just so over rated aren't they? ;-p
 
  • #23
My alter ego must be a Fransiscan nun. I have indulged way too much in earthly pleasures.
 
  • #24
Math Is Hard said:
My alter ego must be a Fransiscan nun. I have indulged way too much in earthly pleasures.
There are some things you can't have too much of. :biggrin: :rolleyes:
 
  • #25
SOS2008 said:
There are some things you can't have too much of. :biggrin: :rolleyes:
hmmm...men, chocolate, days at the beach, conversation with good friends.. all these things are wonderful.
IIRC, St. Francis used to sprinkle bitter powders on his all his food so he would not enjoy it. Too tough of a path for me to follow. I suppose I am a wanton. :smile:
 
  • #26
SOS & MIH, I think your alter egos are twin sisters. You're starting to look more and more alike every night.
 
  • #27
Huckleberry said:
SOS & MIH, I think your alter egos are twin sisters. You're starting to look more and more alike every night.
It's scary, isn't it? We're almost Siamese twins, but SOS got all the brains.
 
  • #28
Math Is Hard said:
It's scary, isn't it? We're almost Siamese twins, but SOS got all the brains.
:smile: :smile: Yeh, right! There was a TV program I saw once where they interviewed women and asked them if they would trade intelligence for a smaller butt. Some answered "yes" immediately, while others thought awhile before answering "yes." So if I have all the brains...?
 
  • #29
No worries. My derriere makes fans wherever I go!
 
  • #30
Should I warm up the mud pit for the next match?
please, please, please?
 

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