The genetic change you would want most.

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Say there was a way you could alter your genes to gain new physical attributes. You can only have one change. Which would you want best and why?

The ability to grow dense hair and be comfortable in extreme cold. 4
Digestive tract that can digest almost anything comfortably. 3
A digestive tract that could extract nutrients super efficiently. 11
Extra dense bones that are more difficult to break. 3
A cardiovascular system that is more efficient/stronger. 27
Joints that are less prone to arthritis. 4
Lungs that work better in polluted environments. 6
A liver that is able to process chemicals better. 7
A body that can survive longer without fresh water. 6
Eyes that can see much better in the dark. 36
Skin that is less prone to irritation. Stronger, thicker skin. 21
A body that can survive longer without food. 19
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  • Chillpill
    11 years ago

    Teeth that grow back like sharks have; several rows of teeth lined up that replace damaged ones. No more need for dentists! Wouldn't that be amazing?

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    • GuessWho
      11 years ago

      Yeah, best one so far.

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      • Chillpill
        11 years ago

        On second thoughts, maybe that wouldn't work so well in the bedroom. And French kissing could become hazardous, too.

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  • Imsupernormal
    11 years ago

    This poll makes me feel like I'm playing Fallout New Vegas and picking out new Perks.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Giant penis shouldnt have been omitted.

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    • flutterhigh
      11 years ago

      How about, like, a penis that's less prone to arthritis and can see in the dark?

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      • [Old Memory]
        11 years ago

        Wait..when you say arithritis...you mean like a permanent hard on?

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      • Avant-Garde
        11 years ago

        How about a glow-in-the-dark penis? You'd never need to buy a flashlight ever again and you'd be all the rage at a club.

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    • Aleks85
      11 years ago

      a giant penis is only good for the giant slut.

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    • JustinBiebsFan#1
      11 years ago

      i like to do boom boom in a mans anus

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Super nostrils that control time and space!

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  • Lolada
    11 years ago

    lol Fallout.

    Resistance to water,i drink fucktons of water.

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    If I had to pick one from the list, I would pick eyes that can see better in the dark, cause I think it would be cool!

    If I could pick anything it would be the ability to heal extremely quickly, sort of a "Wolverine from X-Men" thing without the claws. (I would take the claws too if I had the choice lolz)

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    • NoraBaker
      11 years ago

      That's exactly what I was thinking while reading through! :D

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      • Captain_Kegstand
        11 years ago

        Great minds think alike I guess! How much cool stuff could you do if you never had to fear bodily injury or age? AWESOME!

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Resistance to cancer.

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    • Captain_Kegstand
      11 years ago

      Good thought!

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    A brain that works differently. It's been interesting being me but I've had enough of it now and I just want to be normal.

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  • shade_ilmaendu
    11 years ago

    I chose the digestive tract that can digest anything comfortably, because I have a lot of stomach problems and eating can be downright unpleasant at times

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    None, these genes have made me who I am. If it wasn't one problem, it would certainly be another.

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    • disthing
      11 years ago

      Oh COME ON!

      "Here, with the power of science, I will give you the ability to see in the dark"

      "NO! My genes have made me who I am."

      "Yeah... But this won't damage your genes, it's an enhancement, it'll make..."

      "NO! If it wasn't one problem, it would certainly be another."

      "Yes... OK... But this isn't removing or adding problems. It's just a cool genetic enhancement. Think of all the wonderful..."

      "NO! I am who I am because of my genes! I won't accept..."

      "Actually I changed my mind. I'm going to give it to someone less irritating"

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      • howaminotmyself
        11 years ago

        Did I really irritate you that much? I didn't read the question as a genetic enhancement, just a change. Enhance something, sure. Enhance my ability to roll with each punch and not get dizzy.

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        • disthing
          11 years ago

          Nah, I just enjoy being melodramatic sometimes.

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      • blondbond69
        11 years ago

        You SAID Change not enhancement .you're the irritating op who doesn't even know what he wrote hahaha

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        • disthing
          11 years ago

          This isn't my post, so I'm not the op, I'm just irritating.

          BUT any enhancement is also a change, dummy. That's how genetics work. My point was - not even entertaining the idea of a kind of genetic super-power just for fun on a post that isn't serious is a bit lame.

          The question was "Which would you want best and why?" not "would you want it?"

          I don't know, what he/she said just seemed silly. So I used it as an excuse to write some crappy fictional dialogue for my own amusement :) I know... That's also a bit lame.

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      • iEatZombies_
        11 years ago

        Phew.

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  • RoseIsabella
    11 years ago

    BAH, I want them all cause I'm greedy and I want to be able to breathe under water too!

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  • myownopinions
    11 years ago

    Better cardiovascular system, cause it'll probably make me stronger, healthier, and live longer.

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  • kit291
    11 years ago

    a stomach that can handle bigger portions of food.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    Can you pick more than one?

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    extra fast legs that would never tire out so i could run for miles, up and down hills. fast enough to not break the surface tension on water would be nice, that way i could run to a different continent

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    I couldn't choose, they all sound so great!

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    • Dulse.
      11 years ago

      I know right? I tried to keep out less obvious ones, like resistance to all disease or a better brain function.

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      • Shackleford96
        11 years ago

        Swell job sir, swell job ;)

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  • GuessWho
    11 years ago

    I went with Eyes. Natural night vision would be awesome.
    Everything else is already sufficient for me.

    I thought liver would be the most popular choice so you can drink more booze!

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  • BlackDays
    11 years ago

    Eyes that can see better in the dark. I feel like a jackass in my night vision goggles

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Night vision, better joints and better lungs in reverse order.

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  • thinkingaboutit
    11 years ago

    Meh. If I want anything, it's to think faster and remember more (like photographic memory).

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