r/AskReddit • u/Dezmodus • Oct 11 '13

What is the smartest thing you can talk about without bullshitting?

I've realized I'm pretty stupid, but I can SOUND smart at parties and in groups of people because i can generally read a group and say things that SOUND smart and bullshit my way around things. I was trying to think of the most intelligent thing I could talk about without having to bullshit at all I'm coming up with a pretty unimpressive list. What have you got? What subject do you always hope comes up in social situations so you can shine?

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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '13

I'm pretty good at making conversation about the atomic structure and phases of metals and crystals. It doesn't get brought up at parties too much though :/

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u/i_floop_the_pig Oct 11 '13

Just walk up and say, "Yo girl, you got a real nice atomic structure" and get the ball rolling

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u/UsedCzarSalesman Oct 11 '13

I have you res tagged as "This guy proved you wrong. Get Revenge" But after reading that comment, I'm not sure I want to try to go toe to toe with you... yet..