[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 04.30.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s shake off the midweek slump with something a little more fun. We’ve been diving into serious stories and lively debates, but today we’re putting reality on pause for a moment of pure imagination. Whether you’ve had your coffee or not, this one’s bound to wake up your brain.

So here’s the question of the day: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Think big, think bold—maybe you’d time travel, breathe underwater, or have the power to make perfect pancakes just by thinking about them.

But here’s the twist—once you share your superpower, anyone else can jump in and add a caveat. For example, maybe you can teleport... but only to places you've already spilled coffee. Or maybe you can fly, but every time you take off, you have to sing the national anthem in full. No power is safe from a little playful sabotage.

Go ahead and share yours below—then scroll through and see which powers you can "adjust".

Let’s see how creative (or mischievous) this thread can get.

Cheers!
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[Pattij50]

To teleport

 

[NIBOR0]

To teleport

Only after you have eaten 3 apples.

 

[NIBOR0]

To be invisible.

 

[goodbs01]

Read minds

 

[tdezangel]

To Be Invisible

 

[NIBOR0]

Read minds

Only after midnight

 

[Gayle B.]

My power is for super strength. I want to help people with things that are unable to be done by the ordinary person.

 

[Arkie98]

Super power bring peace to the world

 

[sherbabe11*]

To be able to grow trees, plants, flowers, bushes, grass, vegetables, and fruits all over the world instantly and make the whole world a beautiful garden

 

[Carol *]

Read minds

That could be trouble

 

[Carol *]

I want to fly like Superman.

 

[MsTopazz]

My super power is time travel.

 

[Grams64]

I've often wished for most of my life that I could teleport. No more having to drive, or catch a bus, or walk a long way, especially if I'm not in my best condition. Also no worrying about allowing enough travel time to wherever I want or need to be.

 

[Grams64]

To Be Invisible

But only when you're naked.

 

[TriciaR]

To teleport

Thanks for sharing @Pattij50 ! Teleportation would be such a handy superpower — imagine never sitting in traffic again! Is there somewhere special you would love to teleport to earlier this year — maybe to visit someone or escape the weather for a bit?

 

[TriciaR]

To be invisible.

Thanks for sharing @NIBOR0 ! Being invisible would definitely come with some interesting possibilities — and a bit of fun mischief too, I imagine! Has there ever been a moment when you wished you could’ve just disappeared or quietly observed something without being seen?

 

[TriciaR]

Read minds

Ooh, mind reading — now that would be powerful! Just imagine how much easier it would be to understand what people are really thinking. Thanks for sharing your answer @goodbs01 . Was there ever a time when that superpower would’ve come in handy — maybe during a tricky conversation or decision?

 

[TriciaR]

To Be Invisible

That’s a popular choice — and easy to see why! Being invisible could open the door to so many secret adventures or quiet escapes. Thanks for sharing this @tdezangel ! Was there a particular moment this year when you would’ve loved to slip away unnoticed?

 

[TriciaR]

My power is for super strength. I want to help people with things that are unable to be done by the ordinary person.

What a generous and thoughtful choice — super strength with the goal of helping others is truly heroic! Thanks so much for sharing @Gayle B. ! Was there someone or something you wish you could’ve helped with that kind of strength?