Category 12: Skill

Derrick	Khurram	Richard	Eric
Tenchu Stealth	Bill Clinton’s Speaking Ability	Rainman’s Card Counting	Batman’s Sleuthing
Revolver Ocelot’s Shooting Ability	Monk’s Sleuthing Ability	MacGuyver’s Improvising	Robin Hood’s Archery
Jordan’s Clutch	Buffet’s Investing Ability	Chuck Norris’ Fighting	George Washington’s Leadership

Round 1: Derrick kicks off round 1 with Tenchu Stealth. An interesting choice and one that could pay some dividends if trying to sneak into a room for some untoward purpose. Otherwise, because he drafted no fighting ability, I can’t imagine what other use he could possibly have for it. Khurram follows up with Bill Clinton’s speaking ability. The man could no doubt give a great speech, and in interviews he managed to come off sounding intelligent and like he had known you forever. Yet, despite all of this, he is best known for the line: “I did not have sexual relations with that woman”. In short, I definitely understand this pick for Khurram. Seeing as how we were headed to Vegas at the time, I had to go for Rainman’s Card Counting ability. And judging by the fact that I was the only one who came out ahead by the time we headed home, it looks like it paid off. Eric finishes out the round with Batman’s sleuthing ability. I have to attribute all of this Batman drafting to the fact that Dark Knight had just come out, still though you could certainly do worse than Batman’s sleuthing ability. I mean, he’s still ticking after dealing with countless villains and no true super powers.

Round 2: Eric starts round 2 by drafting Robin Hood’s archery, a skill that will surely come in hand for our proposed battle to the death and perhaps to shoot the apple off someone’s head but not much else. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I still think it’d be cool as hell to be able to shoot an arrow like that. I think my choice in this round pretty much takes the cake. MacGuyver was the ultimate improviser. I mean every week the man with only one name got himself into all kinds of dangerous situations, never brought a gun, and still got out alive. Let’s put it this way, I have a pair of scissors, a three hole punch, coffee cup, some paper clips and my ipod by this computer right now. I’m pretty sure MacGuyver could build a bomb, a communications device, or airplane if necessary. Why? Because he’s fucking MacGuyver, that’s why. Monk is awesome because he strikes you as the kind of guy who wouldn’t have the excellent sleuthing abilities that he possesses. Able to pick up on even the slightest of details, even if sometimes it is by accident, it is hard slip anything past “Mr. Monk”. Thankfully for Khurram, Monk’s obsessive compulsive disorder doesn’t come with his amazing ability. Having played through the last three MGS games, I can safely say that Revolver Ocelot is a true marksman in every sense of the word. Oh, and let’s not forget his quick draw ability. When you couple this skill with Derrick’s stealth ability, you’ll be dead before you even hear him.

Round 3: The stories of Jordan’s ability in the clutch are legendary, and we have all been witnesses to it in the past. If the game was on the line, there is no one opponents feared more than Jordan. But what often goes over looked is Jordan’s willingness to pass in clutch situations (see the 1995 Finals and Steve Kerr, or the 1991 Finals and John Paxson’s numerous shots from the baseline, all set up by Jordan). It is this ability to think clearly, make good decisions, and virtually have time slow to a standstill when the pressure is on, that Derrick drafted. It was an outstanding choice. With the economy now in the tank, Khurram’s pick looks particularly prescient. Everyone needs help getting out of this mess, and Khurram now has the skills of perhaps the one man who has enough forward thinking to navigate these treacherous waters. How tough is Chuck Norris? Well, his keyboard has no ctrl key because Chuck Norris is always in control. Also, he can kill two stones with one bird. Oh, and let’s not forget, Chuck Norris is the reason Waldo is hiding. If you want more ways, you know where to go: Chuck Norris facts. Eric closes out the round and the category with George Washington’s leadership ability. Washington was a great leader, who seemingly existed for the sole purpose of commanding a small band of Revolutionary soldiers against the British Empire. Some men are born to lead. Others apparently, need to draft that ability.

Overall Impressions: I think its safe to say that I like my selections a lot more than anyone else’s. I don’t understand this incessant need to draft a sleuthing ability, but perhaps that would be my downfall if someone secretly plants a bomb in my hotel room or something. My favorites from everyone else include Jordan's clutch, Bill Clinton speaking, and Robin Hood archery.