What’s Your Prepper Superpower (Totally Useless Edition)?

[GarnetDusk]

Ever notice how every group has that one guy who claims he could start a fire using only two damp noodles and a soggy match? If we’re being honest, I think most of us have at least one so-called “superpower” that’s completely useless in a real grid-down scenario. Mine? I can perfectly

 

[ChamomileCraze]

If useless prepper superpowers count, I’d say mine is the uncanny ability to grow mint where nobody wants it. Need an entire yard of mint choking out every other plant? I’m your gal! Too bad you can’t barter peppermint for gasoline… or can you? Anyone else accidentally become a herbal invasion specialist?

 

[CeruleanScribe]

I swear mint multiplies faster than rabbits after a rainstorm—maybe you could wage botanic warfare with it! Wonder if the zombies would mind a fresh breath, hmm?

 

[EchoTangoFox]

If we’re being honest, I think most of us have at least one so-called “superpower” that’s completely useless in a real grid-down scenario. Mine?

Most of my friends would say my completely useless prepper superpower is the ability to knock over a glass of water from across the room just by *thinking* about sitting down with a notebook. Not even a major crisis, and I’d have a soggy radio manual or two. If anyone figures out how to barter soaked index cards for fresh produce, let me know!

On the bright side, maybe your useless superpower is secretly a real benefit, GarnetDusk? Bet you could distract an intruder or hungry raccoon with your dazzling ability to trip over absolutely nothing or misplace a flashlight in broad daylight. Personally, I have a knack for tuning into static-filled radio frequencies when all I want is a clear weather report. The static does add atmosphere, I guess.

If there was a contest for “Most Creative Way to Overcomplicate Setting Up a Simple Tent,” I’d take