Our next question: If you could see one film again for the first time, what would it be, and why? To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, January 28.
Ceci Lee Lok-sze, 15, Our Lady’s College: My most “useless” talent is sensing footsteps and sounds, like when someone closes a door, especially my mum. Whenever I hear her approaching, I can quickly pause my video game and pretend to be sleeping.
Chan Wai-ling, 16, GCC & ITKD Lau Pak Lok Secondary School: Small talents can feel huge. Mine is instantly knowing directions without a phone, using just road signs or buildings. I find this skill so reliable when leading friends on adventures. Although it is useless for most things, secretly being the group navigator makes me feel quite proud.
Zheng Ho-him, 17, Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College: I can plug in a USB-A port correctly on the first attempt. Most people need two or even three tries. Their first attempt might be right, but they don’t align the plug correctly and think it is facing the wrong direction. But this doesn’t happen to me.
William To Yiu-man, 14, Pui Kiu College: Car photography. It may have originated from my obsession with cars. Thus, it is quite a “useless” skill to people who are not interested in automobiles – and it is a skill that is not parent approved. Still, whenever I see a beautiful picture I took, I’m proud of it.
Leo Siu Chun-lok, 15, Tak Sun Secondary School: My talent is making my palms sweat on purpose. It seems silly, but it boosts my grip and feel when I play volleyball.
Angelica Cheung, 12, St Paul’s Convent School: I have a weird talent for drawing dramatic effects on skin, such as scars or veins. I originally just used pens, but later on, I discovered I could use glue to give it texture. My friends often say my creations look disgusting because it seems like I really have nerves all over my hand, and the wet glue gives it a gruesome effect.
Diana Yim Tsoi-yi, 17, Leung Shek Chee College: My secretly cherished “useless” talent is syncing chalk dust’s drifting rhythm in class with Cantopop beats in my headphones. Watching the white specks float, I tap my fingers to the melody – a tiny, private joy in a boring moment.
Victoria Fan, 12, St Paul’s Co-educational College: I can “rickroll” anyone with a fake link. Some people think it is silly, but hearing Rick Astley’s hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” blast out in the classroom – and knowing it is my work – brings me great satisfaction.
Wa San-li, 17, PLK Mrs Ma Kam Ming Cheung Fook Sien College: I think drawing is my most “useless” talent because some people think that it cannot help me find a job or earn an income. But I still like drawing because I can draw beautiful pictures to make others feel happy when they are depressed. Therefore, I’m proud of it.
Isabella Lin, 10, Chingshin Academy (Taiwan): I can make a frog noise by squeezing air through my teeth while also imitating its inflated cheeks. It looks hilarious.
