Suppose you had to pick one word to describe yourself. Your first reaction, I assume, is that it is impossible. You are so many different things, in so many different contexts. No one word can capture more than a tiny slice.
Now suppose I ask you to think of people you know, and see how many of them you can describe in one word. Suddenly it gets a lot easier. He’s a jerk, she’s hot, he’s a loser, she’s a nerd, etc.
This exercise only gets hard when you apply it to yourself. Let’s test this theory. Today’s challenge is to come up with:
1. One word to describe yourself
2. One word to describe me (since I’m the only one you all sort of know)
The only rule is that people who have survived some terrible illness or situation can’t pick “survivor” as their one word. Too easy.
Go.
Me: Bob
You: Ratbert
(I've come to the conclusion that you are closest in Dilbert character personality to Ratbert: clueless and proud of it--and forever optimistic! But that's a compliment. Me, I resonate with Bob the dinosaur-- also clueless, but big and very gifted at hiding.)
Posted by: broacher | January 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Me: Scrumtrillescent
You: Instigatious
Posted by: Jeff Daugherty | January 21, 2008 at 09:44 AM
you: sellout
me: idealistic
Posted by: Patrick M | January 21, 2008 at 07:23 AM
me: drunk
you: which one
Posted by: Andy Hopgood | January 21, 2008 at 07:09 AM
me: indifferent
you: self-assured
Posted by: WATYF | January 21, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Me: Screwed
You: Lucky
Posted by: Alice in Wonderland | January 21, 2008 at 05:50 AM
One word to describe me : ME!
One word to describe you: YOU!
:D
I've never believed describing someone in one word was possible. But for a quick identification, yes, we do use those terms you've mentioned... That "hot" girl over by the counter... That "fat" guy at the gate... If that's what you mean, then I'd say "tall" would do for me... :)
Posted by: Thayu | January 21, 2008 at 05:40 AM
flawed.
Posted by: Andy Watt | January 21, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Me: supercalifragilistic
you: schizophrenic
Posted by: AngelicA | January 21, 2008 at 03:56 AM
Online.
Posted by: Dempsey | January 21, 2008 at 03:15 AM
Me: Sharp
You: Snazzy
Posted by: placebo | January 21, 2008 at 02:32 AM
Me - Skeptic !
Scott - Innovative
Posted by: Arun | January 21, 2008 at 02:23 AM
You: Smart
Me: Talented
Posted by: Guillermo | January 21, 2008 at 02:19 AM
me: sardonic (openly)
you: sardonic (but in a devious way)
Posted by: Undurraga | January 21, 2008 at 02:11 AM
You : Entertainer
Me: Audience!
Posted by: Easwar Subramanian | January 21, 2008 at 02:02 AM
me: obscure
you: dilbertish
Posted by: Sujay | January 21, 2008 at 02:01 AM
Me: The SHIT
I know that's 2 words but I used your one on me too, cos I'm just THAT good and I can't be arsed to describe you. :0)
Posted by: Jay | January 21, 2008 at 01:48 AM
Me - apathetic
You - complex
Posted by: Verne | January 21, 2008 at 01:41 AM
me: ME
you: YOU
Posted by: lenny | January 21, 2008 at 01:23 AM
People in general: lacking perspective
You: Zeno (the philospher not the acme treatment or watch brand)
Me: Narcissus
Posted by: Ben | January 21, 2008 at 01:06 AM
you: WITTY
me: ... er... UH... WANABEWITTY
Posted by: listo | January 21, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Me = complex
You = humourous
Posted by: James Langham | January 21, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Me: Sly
Scott: Observant
Posted by: jimbojones | January 21, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Me: Considerate
You: I associate you with "cognitive dissonance." That, plus your status as a speaker / pundit, and your success in overcoming spasmodic dysphonia...
Sonant
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sonant
And I have a bonus word for you, inspired by themes like the "Famous Artist School" post:
Actualized
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/actualized
Posted by: Wossname | January 20, 2008 at 11:24 PM
me - www.getupme.com
you - www.bentcars.com
Posted by: chris | January 20, 2008 at 11:23 PM