What is your super-power?

[Riv86672]

I was being a smart ass.

I'd have the impulse to leave, but wouldn't. Mostly because it's bad etiquette.

But it would nix any interest I had in taking a job fro that company, if offered.

^^^I’ve read of one job interview question that’s pretty cool; “why are manhole covers round”?

[Tuck]

^^^I’ve read of one job interview question that’s pretty cool; “why are manhole covers round”?

So they can't accidentally fall in the hole.

(Is that considered obscure knowledge?)

[Riv86672]

So they can't accidentally fall in the hole.

(Is that considered obscure knowledge?)

^^^From what I read the question lets the interviewers assess a candidate's problem-solving skills and lateral thinking.
Your answer’s actually an example of good responses.

Personally my answer when I read it was, ‘because manholes are round’.

[seismic-2]

If I may summarize the previous responses:

Q: Why are manhole covers round?
A: Because manholes are round.

Q: Yes, but why are manholes round?
A: So that the covers won't fall into them.

Q: OK, but is there a flaw in that reasoning?
A: Yes. It is an example of "circular" reasoning.

And yes, my super-power is being an annoying smart aleck.

[Scott Taylor]

Manholes are round so that they are more aerodynamic and easier for superheroes to fling them at their foes.

[Riv86672]

And yes, my super-power is being an annoying smart aleck.

^^^And the term smart Alec was originally the prison monicker of 19th century con man Alec Hoag!

[Jack Dracula]

I have the unfailing ability to form committed relationships with exactly the wrong women.

[Zelena]

I have the unfailing ability to form committed relationships with exactly the wrong women.

If you could, I suggest you to give up on this super-power…

[CaptainEurope]

Mine is not getting sick until a long weekend is coming up.

[DanMad1977]

Mine is not getting sick until a long weekend is coming up.

There is a scientific explanation for this.

I experienced it with holidays. Three holidays in two years and sick for about 5 days to a week, that was evil.

[Ghost Rider TheHellfireDemon]

From what I see my athletic skills for Soccer are great, pretty good Volleyball player, also a pretty good Kickball player which does require effective kicking skills besides the ability to run.