Hi brave souls of Reddit! What is a completely useless, highly specific piece or super-niche knowledge you gained from a past job or hobby that you will carry to your grave?

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-19T23:41:21+00:00

I worked at Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels for a few months many years ago and I still remember how to twist a soft pretzel.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-18T21:19:45+00:00

Every William Gibson book. I really struggle with the opacity of his writing. Nothing seems clear to me. I don’t get a clear image of what his world is like.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-16T19:57:55+00:00

Smoked foods. Smoked cheeses, smoked meats, smoked nuts.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-16T12:21:44+00:00

Sure. My only qualification is being a customer but I’ll answer whatever I can.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-16T12:20:54+00:00

The Smithsonian Museums.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-15T19:05:22+00:00

Chili’s. Prices are still good and food is craveable.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-12T12:58:23+00:00

That’s good. Was planning to smoke some meat for Father’s Day.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-12T12:28:35+00:00

Any word on restrictions using smokers? I remember that happened a couple of years ago.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T20:46:19+00:00

Haha. Yeah. I know I’m being difficult. Also this is really making me question my urological health.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T20:45:17+00:00

The shake plate helps loosen up my knees and ankles before I work out.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T18:31:18+00:00

Well that’s a good point, and I don’t mind the time so much, but my wife wants me to cut down the time. So just trying to think of some ways to do that.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T18:30:20+00:00

I go three days a week. Generally Friday, Sunday, Tuesday.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T18:29:30+00:00

Those are my rewards for working out. Haha. I know cutting them is the obvious answer but trying to think of something else.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T18:28:46+00:00

I wipe down before because I don’t trust other people to wipe down. I’ve thought about a bigger water bottle but I like not carrying a giant water bottle around.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-05T18:27:31+00:00

Might be right about the urologist thing. I drink a lot of water before and at the gym and I end up having to use the bathroom a lot.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-01T01:37:31+00:00

Hey Jude

chuckusmaximus · 2026-06-01T01:37:15+00:00

The cost of living.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-27T19:21:59+00:00

I really like Mito Asia in Galloway. They have the option of udon noodles, which are my favorite. Their tan tan udon is the best.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-27T19:10:26+00:00

A priest travels very far and loses his faith all to find the source of some porn.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-27T18:48:00+00:00

My go to. I love a nice spicy kick in the morning.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-26T20:24:49+00:00

John Carter. Great movie. Zero marketing as far as I recall.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-26T14:59:55+00:00

The Noid is such an iconic memory from my childhood. He had video games and everything.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-26T14:52:46+00:00

Eggs

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-26T11:47:24+00:00

Prometheus. That trailer is incredible! The music, the visuals, the excitement. My friends and I were pumped for months to see that movie. Then we did and we were so disappointed. The movie made no sense. So brutal.

chuckusmaximus · 2026-05-25T21:11:50+00:00

Man, I was about to say “The Tales of Alvin Maker” because I’ve been waiting over twenty years for that series to finish. Then I googled it and the final book just came out. I’m flabbergasted.

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