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So..... what runs in your family?

by marymc in Six Words Questions on Aug 02, 2012 | add favorite | T-shirt

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KharisJo says,

i did. ran away.

Sagacious says,

On my father's side- genetic defects.

Mourningdove says,

Mental illness, with self medication of the over the liquor counter.
Thick coating of cholesterol in blood vessels,with the early heart attack and stroke.On the positive side,a funny dry sense of humor : D

MO_Thoughts2 says,

My son pointed out that both me and my daughter has "creepy" fingers -- his words -- double jointed and we can bend the first joint on each finger. And our thumbs go more backwards than most. Then he mentioned that he also is cursed with our non straight toes.

Wench says,

Cancer of a remarkable variety and mental illness. Hooray.

Steve__Anthony says,

A serious work ethic. A world of worry. Colon cancer.

Dean6805 says,

As Mortimer Brewster said in Arsenic and Old Lace, "Insanity runs in our family. In fact, it practically gallops." We have addictive behavior and ADHD.

SingerSomewhere says,

Heart problems, tallness, addictive tendencies (oh joy!), and a very weird sense of humor.

accidentaltourist says,

Noses, mostly. The occasional refrigerator.

jl333 says,

Loads of heart related problems. Early heart attacks, etc. Great sense of humor. Strong family unit.

mzejay says,

Gray streaks, curly eyelashes, and lupus. Thus far, I've got 2 of the three.

l8leigh says,

Indecision. And arthritis.

favepeep says,

Skin problems, good writing and a dry sense of humor.

JAD says,

Good skin. Jealousy. Moles. 5 girls all a mole on face. Wrote memoir about it years ago.

Loon says,

diarrhea

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