Would you rather be deaf, blind, or dumb?

Question

Which and why?

Me? I'd rather be deaf. As much as I love music, to never see my family's face or read another book...no. And dumb? Definitely not. I love my precious brain.

If you Had to be one...

In my senario, dumb actually means stupid, not mute.

Answer 1

After having the Senses... I'd rather go deaf... it would just make it easier for me to ignore the idiots in this world... But if I was born without one of those... I'd Rather be blind. To never hear anything, ever... it would be like being trapped behind a plexi-glass wall forever. But being born blind would be better than being born deaf.

Answer 2

Dumb For Two Reasons

1) I Want To See The World And Its Beauty. Imagine If You Could Never Look At Gorgeous Women.

2) If I Was Deaf, I Couldn't Enjoy Music.

Answer 3

I'll go with most of the others and say ...deaf. I already have to wear a hearing aid for one ear (too much rock, Dudes) but i want to get the record straight about "dumb."

This is a very old expression... and it was used to describe people who were unable to talk, mute people. You see? That's the reason that you often hear it in association with the other common sensory disabilities, deafness and blindness. i.e., deaf, dumb and blind ... they've been a trio for a long time.

Here's a tid bit to think over - you've all heard of Helen Keller, haven't you? She was deaf, dumb and blind all at once, poor girl, but she learned to communicate all the same.

WWW r u randy? WWW

(Hey 'fly lady ... go find a different pond to dribble in... you're messin' up our Lilli pads here.)

Answer 4

the word 'dumb' in this case does not mean retarded, it means unable to speak. Many deaf people are also unable to speak because they haven't heard words and don't know how to say them,,, so we often say that someone is 'deaf and dumb'.

I think that of the three choices here I would rather be unable to speak, dumb. If I could see and hear that would be great,,, not being able to see and hear is a real deprivation. But not being able to talk might do everyone a favor,,,, and they wouldn't know how dumb in the other way that I am. *winks*

Answer 5

Dumb actually means you can't speak...it doesn't mean that you are literally "dumb".
I'd rather be deaf if I had to choose. Not being able to see this beautiful world, and my family and friends, and not being able to speak to them would be awful. If I was deaf, I could at least learn to read lips, or sign language. All would be terrible in their own way.

Answer 6

Most people are all three whether they realize it or not who knows.
Most people are blind to the needs of others around them, also to the beauty and creations that surround them.
Most people are able to tune out all the wonderful noises around them yet if they take the time to listen they could hear the song of a bird or even the noises of crickets, or even the quiet whisperings of the spirit.
And all humans have an innate ability to be dumb at least a few times in their life, although they'll deny it until the end. They just can't accept the fact that there is a God and that they really do need his help and guidance but would rather go it on their own. Which is really dumb.
Just my opinion.....I myself am working on overcoming all three of them.

Answer 7

Dumb.
Because I can't live without good sounds and music, and voices. Good music is my heart and soul!
Blind is second only because it'd be VERY difficult to get around in normal life- and dangerous too. Plus people would ignore me more, I think, if I walked with a stick, as opposed to being able to make eye contact and at least attempt to communicate, and, be able to hear what they say.

Being mute is not so bad because sign language is still a language. Braile is still vision, you could say though-- but I'd be scared as heck to be blind!!

Answer 8

For the people that say "neither" don't even bother answering this... I would rather be deaf out of all of them because although I love music I would rather be able to still run and see people and all of that stuff than listen to music... Also if you are deaf you can still communicate using sign language... And I don't want to be dumb although they say "ignorance is bliss"

Answer 9

Dumb

Answer 10

When the term ' dumb' is used as in deaf and dumb- it means unable to talk, mute- not ignorant. And I'd rather lose the ability to speak then my sight or hearing.

Answer 11

I'd rather be deaf. I can always learn sign language. If you mean dumb as not being able to speak, well I don't like to be so, since I tell my loved ones that I love them every single day. As for being dumb as the opposite of smart, I wouldn't want to be such as well, since I value intelligence a lot. I wouldn't want to be blind, because seeing my loved ones' faces brighten up my day all the time! :)