The Twin Revealed

[kybearfuzz]

What can I say? I’m 32 today… and I didn’t turn it alone!

I’ve made several references in my posts regarding the "twin." I put together this quickie collage to satisfy those who have often wondered what he looks like, as you can see we’re not identical. Joe (the twin) and I do not have rhyming names, we do not dress alike (anymore) and we’re happily as opposite as night and day. We always have been, despite numerous attempts by parent and relatives to dress and influence us otherwise. Joe and I were born on this day, within three minutes of each other (I often refer to him as my former "wombmate"), and people have always expected us to be the same.

Strangely enough, Mom wasn't sure she was having twins with us. Because of the orientation of our positions in the womb, the doctor couldn't give her and Dad a sure evaluation. It was 1973, technology wasn't what it is today. According to Mom, the nurses were literally taking monetary bets on whether there were two of us or not in the delivery room. She says when Joe appeared after me, there was alot of screams because some of the nurses just made some money (and some just lost). We were also the young doctor's first set of twins he'd every delivered. He is still Mom's doctor today and reminds her of that.

When growing up, we fought more than got along, mostly because we had little in common other than family. We do much better as adults. I’ve gone through the differences for those interested parties.


On Stats
Joe is 5’10”, about 175 lbs, reddish-brown hair, light brown eyes, slim build
I am 5’8”, about 208 lbs, black hair, dark brown eyes, stocky build

On Inherited Looks
Joe is built like mom’s side, but looks like dad’s side.
I am built like dad’s side, but look like mom’s side.
We both have mom’s brown eyes though.

On Orientation
I am gleefully gay. Joe is terminally straight.

On Dating
Joe likes slim blonde petite women.
I like burly, hairy, stocky men.

On High School
Joe was the popular jock.
I was the unknown bookworm.

On Humor
Joe likes blue humor, i.e. the comic stylings of Martin Lawrence.
I like witty humor, i.e. the fabulous stylings of Eddie Izzard.
We both enjoy country humor.

On Knowledge
Joe can explain the Infield Fly Rule in Baseball.
I can explain the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle in Quantum Mechanics.

On Sports
Joe can play anything, loves golf.
I play lousy and proud in most sports and I despise golf.

On Vocabulary
Joe had to explain to me the meaning of "bogey," "eagle," and "birdie."
I’ve had to explain words like "uncouth" and "aloof."

On the Channel Most Likely to be Turned to on TV
Joe – the Golf Channel
Me – Cartoon Network

On Movies
Joe likes action flicks and any drama involving sports, like The Legend of Bagger Vance and Rudy.
I love comedy, older movies, and horror flicks.

On Computers
Joe is a PC guy.
I am a Mac slave.

On Hobbies
Joe plays golf religiously and had a room in his house full of golf-themed items.
I’ve read comic books and drawn since I was six, I have a drafting table in my home office.

On Pets
Joe has four dogs.
I have two cats.

Despite our differences, we do get along and I love him dearly. Even though the goofy shit called me at 12:01 AM to wish me a Happy Birthday, even after I told him not to do it. Big happy birthday to my "little” brother (aka "The Golden Child”).

Update: Revenge is sweet. I called the twin to wish him a happy birthday this morning... at 4:30 AM.

Comments

[apollo-cub.livejournal.com]

Hey, I just friended you... but happy birthday to two gorgeous men :-).

I have a twin sister, and we are both complete opposites, not unlike you and your brother. Your post is pure genius, by the way. Genius.

Have a good one and best wishes!

-Will

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL.. thanks, Will. It's good to meet you! ;)