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What Is Your Sixth Sense?

By: Mark Lichtenstein

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About This Quiz

Some people just know when something is about to happen. Others have a sense that something just has to someone that they hold dear. Some individuals are capable of looking around a room and finding that lost wallet or glasses that you were sure was lost forever. These count as sixth senses. Which is yours?

Have you ever drunk dialed someone you shouldn't?

Never!

Once, after watching "The Notebook."

Once, in college.

Never! Why spend money on something you'll regret?

What's your Netflix queue like?

It's massive and full of high-quality content.

It's short. I don't watch it often.

It's all I watch.

What area do your friends say you're an expert in?

They say I'm an expert in getting drunk

They say I'm an expert in finding a good movie to see.

They say I'm an expert in finding excellent grub.

They say I'm an expert in finding deals.

Did you ever get away with being naughty in elementary school?

No, I lived in detention.

No, I was a good kid.

Yes, but only because I was good at not getting caught.

How good of a liar are you?

I can when necessary.

When someone is being unreasonable, I'll lie well.

I can lie, but I'd rather not.

How thrifty are you?

Not very.

I get my money's worth.

I'm a total spendthrift.

I'm very thrifty.

Is your Spidey sense working?

Always.

When it comes to movies.

When it comes to food.

When it comes to bargains.

Do you love to drink?

I only drink a little.

I only drink when there's food.

I only drink at happy hour.

Do you know how to make the most of the things that you buy?

Only specific things.

I can make the most of any city's restaurants.

I squeeze value from every dollar.

Are you a natural leader?

No, but when danger strikes, I can stand tall and lead.

I'm a leader when I have the t.v. remote.

Yes, and I lead my pals to the good stuff.

I'm a loner in search of my prize.

Are you resourceful?

Only when in danger.

When it comes to entertainment, I am.

I am when it comes to finding good grub.

I am a resourceful deal hunter.

How good is your memory?

Not great. I fly by the seat of my pants.

Pretty good, and I remember every movie and TV show I watch.

I remember where the cool places to visit are.

I remember where to find a good deal.

Are you good at lateral thinking?

I am, even when drunk.

No.

I am, when I know what I'm looking for.

I am because I'm aware of all the stuff going on around me.

Are you aware of how much is in your bank account?

I am because I pay for everything online.

I don't think about it because I bleed tons of money whenever I eat out with friends.

I am super aware of it and always trying to spend as little as possible.

How do you watch TV these days?

I use streaming services.

On restaurants' TVs.

At the dentist.

What's the best thing in your closet?

A bulletproof vest.

An ancient TV guide with magic powers.

A map of the city.

A box of coupons.

What sort of trouble is your friend in when they come to you for help?

They are drunk and in trouble.

They are at home and unable to find anything to watch on TV.

Where to find a bargain.

What problem would a friend NOT likely to call you for help with?

Book recommendations.

Where to find a good bargain.

Where to find a good place to eat.

Do you know your town or city like the back of your hand?

Nah, I'm a shut-in.

I do!

I know where to shop in my town.

Do you know a good deal when you see it?

I only know one deal.

Deals aren't my thing.

Yes.

Do you like to be around other people when you use your power?

It doesn't make a difference to me.

It works best with a special friend.

Do you want the world to know your sixth sense?

No! It works better when people don't know.

No, I wouldn't want to have jokes made about me.

I think that'd be great!

I want to keep it my secret.

Have you ever made money from your sixth sense?

No, but that's not a bad idea.

No, but I could.

I have a couple times.

I have many times.

Has your sixth sense ever cost you anything?

No.

Yes, as I'm subscribed to all the streaming services now.

Every once in a while it forces me to spend a lot of money.

Quite the contrary.

Do people admire your sixth sense or dislike it?

They admire it, but only after I use it.

They dislike it because it is only obviously useful in hindsight.

They admire it because it makes me cool.

Only certain people admire it.

Are you the most fun person in your friend group?

No, especially not when we're out drinking.

No, I'm a shut-in.

Yes, I always take us someplace cool.

Yes, I always make going out easier for everyone.

Is your sixth sense the sort of power that would have been helpful any time during history, or is it very modern?

It would work anytime under certain conditions.

It's only useful now.

It would be handy several times a day.

It would be handy several times a week.

Does your sixth sense work across different cultures?

Only in cultures where drinking is legal.

Only where Internet available.

Yes.

Yes, if there is more than just one store.

Is your sixth sense something you can work on improving, or did it just sort of emerge naturally?

It just happened.

It is like a natural algorithm that I work hard to improve.

It is entirely learned.

It is mostly instinct.

Of your five regular senses, which one does your sixth sense work best with?

Taste.

Sight.

Smell.

Hearing.

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