That weird thing you do...

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  • dr2k12
    dr2k12 Posts: 291 Member
    What are some things you do that everyone else thinks is weird?


    I eat my pizza with a fork.

    I absoutely LOVE asparagus. Ill eat a whole plate full for dinner.

    I crack every single bone in my body.

    Im sure I can think of more...Im weird lol

    I totally eat Pizza with a fork!
  • I don't step on the crack (or you'll break your mother's back, haha) when I'm walking on a sidewalk. Also, both feet have to have the same amount of steps within the block of sidewalk. I know it's weird, but I can't help it!
  • When I eat M&Ms, I sort them into groups of 4 - two of one color and two of another.
    I always count steps when I walk up and down stairs.
    I swear my feet can tell if they step on different colored tiles in the hallway.

    yeah, that tile thing and the step counting, I do that too!
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I absoutely LOVE asparagus. Ill eat a whole plate full for dinner.

    That's weird? I guess for some it would be. But, I absolutely LOVE asparagus too. :happy: But, instead of just dinner... I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.... and every snack in between. I'm addicted.
  • SquidVonBob
    SquidVonBob Posts: 290 Member
    Put a bunch of ice in everything I drink. Yes, even chocolate milk.
  • Peezy4President
    Peezy4President Posts: 292 Member
    I clean my ears with Q-Tips at least 3x a day!

    lol me too, first thing in the morning.
  • dougt333
    dougt333 Posts: 697
    I have to have the volume on the tv/radio/stereo/....etc on an EVEN number.

    I hold my breath when I drive past cemetaries.


    I do the exact same thing with the even numbers lol

    me too, but only because my wife brainwashed me into doing it. The even numbers thing I mean. What do you do if you have to go to a cemetary pass out from suffocation?
  • dougt333
    dougt333 Posts: 697
    I check that everything in my pockets is in it's exact right place about every 5 minutes....everyday.
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I have to have the volume on the tv/radio/stereo/....etc on an EVEN number.

    I do the same thing. LOL. It either has to be even or be a multiple of 5 (mostly even, though). :laugh: Everyone thinks I'm insane. Glad to know I'm not the only one. :bigsmile:
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    I have to have the volume on the tv/radio/stereo/....etc on an EVEN number.

    I do the same thing. LOL. It either has to be even or be a multiple of 5 (mostly even, though). :laugh: Everyone thinks I'm insane. Glad to know I'm not the only one. :bigsmile:

    i see alot of people sharing this fear hear. at first i didn't quite understand, but now i do... you all grew up with digital TVs! this must be generational, because when i grew up, TV volume was mostly controlled by little knobs you turned by hand and many remote controls still had wires connecting them to the TV.

    so this is my "OMG i'm getting old" reminder for the day. thanks. :huh:
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I have to have the volume on the tv/radio/stereo/....etc on an EVEN number.

    I do the same thing. LOL. It either has to be even or be a multiple of 5 (mostly even, though). :laugh: Everyone thinks I'm insane. Glad to know I'm not the only one. :bigsmile:

    i see alot of people sharing this fear hear. at first i didn't quite understand, but now i do... you all grew up with digital TVs! this must be generational, because when i grew up, TV volume was mostly controlled by little knobs you turned by hand and many remote controls still had wires connecting them to the TV.

    so this is my "OMG i'm getting old" reminder for the day. thanks. :huh:

    I'm sorry. Don't think of yourself as "old". Just think of yourself as more mature than us. LOL.:laugh:
  • mom20072019
    mom20072019 Posts: 20 Member
    I sniff the inside of any glass or cup to make sure it's clean before I pour anything in it...oh, and I always check my shoes for spiders or bugs inside before putting them on. haha I'm mental I know :P
  • mom20072019
    mom20072019 Posts: 20 Member
    I always put chips inside my sandwich..i like it crunchy :)

    i never sleep with any body parts off of the bed because a monster will eat it off

    I brush my teeth 6 or more times a day

    If something smells bad I will continue to smell it just to remember how bad it smelled

    I am obsessed with star wars

    I can not make it through a conversation without inserting a completely random movie quote that usually has nothing to do with what I am talking about..usually from the goonies or back to the future..haha

    haha Whenever I eat a sandwich I always have to have chips with it..I like it when i bite off my sandwich then immediately pop a chip in my mouth. I guess I like the crunchiness :)
  • Peezy4President
    Peezy4President Posts: 292 Member
    i always have to do things evenly one boths limbs (let me explains) :if i tap my left foot 3 times i have to tap my right foot 3 times, or if i crack my knucles on my left hand i have to crack them on my right hand.

    i like sugar and butter in my spaghetti

    i make sandwiches out of mostly everything even odd things (such as spaghetti, chilli, stew,)

    I have to listen to music in the shower

    i have go to sleep to the history channel

    i still watch spongebob squarepants

    i always stir my ice cream to make it a shake like texture..

    i give females a quick peck on the neck while we are hugging if i like them lol (idk why)

    yea im strange lol
  • BSchoberg
    BSchoberg Posts: 712 Member
    I've enjoyed this thread... and have some of my own to add:

    I tend to favor the underdog in any situation --- so when my husband & I bought some new coffee mugs, and one of them had a flaw, it immediately became my favorite... I call it my freckle mug and actually say "Yay, freckle mug" when I pull it out of the cabinet. But I NEVER look for it - that would be cheating.

    I am complusive about keeping things random --- I hate it when I have two hangers of the same color side by side; ditto two shirts of the same color side by side. It takes thought and planning for me to finish putting away the laundry. Separate M&Ms into colors? Not on a bet! They have to be randomly assorted and no two of the same color at the same time. It takes me hours to decorate the Christmas tree because no matter how hard I try, two similar ornaments end up too close together.

    I count the cars that pass us as I am walking my dog. Anything under 10 is a super-win. After that, 12, 14, 17 and 22 are winners and everything else is a loser. I get a little frustrated if I become distracted and lose count or miss a few.

    You know how only one nostril is "open" at any given time... usually one is working and the other is stuffed? (Or is this just me, too?) Anyway, which ever nostril is "open" dictates which side I can sleep on - with the open nostril down towards the pillow. And I tend to tap the bottom foot against the mattress for a while before I fall asleep.

    I put on one sock then that shoe and THEN the other sock & the other shoe. Except at the gym... I will stand on my towel, put on both socks and then both shoes because I NEVER let my foot touch the floor. No OCD, there --- just self presevation against the athlete's foot I will get instantly if I'm not diligent.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    I have to have the volume on the tv/radio/stereo/....etc on an EVEN number.

    I hold my breath when I drive past cemetaries.

    my volume has to on a increment of 5, it will drive me nuts if it on like 14, I will turn up to 15. lol
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    When using any restroom, I will use the 3rd stall, if there is only 2 stalls I will use the one thats not handicap. I will not use handicap stalls unless its my only option.

    I will not use metal hangers in my closet, only plastic.

    When I eat skittles, m&m, star burst, etc. I can not eat 2 of the same color in a row, I will sort them to insure the last 2 pieces are not the same.

    I have a fear of falling, I won't even walk over a sewer lid or grate in fear of it falling under my feet. If I go on a roof or a balcony I will not go to the edge I will stay close to the house.

    When I buy a new pair of shoes I also buy new shoelaces. I will not wear black, grey, or white shoelaces, so boring.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    When using any restroom, I will use the 3rd stall, if there is only 2 stalls I will use the one thats not handicap. I will not use handicap stalls unless its my only option.

    I will not use metal hangers in my closet, only plastic.

    When I eat skittles, m&m, star burst, etc. I can not eat 2 of the same color in a row, I will sort them to insure the last 2 pieces are not the same.

    I have a fear of falling, I won't even walk over a sewer lid or grate in fear of it falling under my feet. If I go on a roof or a balcony I will not go to the edge I will stay close to the house.

    When I buy a new pair of shoes I also buy new shoelaces. I will not wear black, grey, or white shoelaces, so boring.

    then these are probably your worst nightmare... :bigsmile:

    http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2010/01/03/10-amazing-viewing-platforms/

    to be honest, i don't think i'd set one foot on most of them either.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    When using any restroom, I will use the 3rd stall, if there is only 2 stalls I will use the one thats not handicap. I will not use handicap stalls unless its my only option.

    I will not use metal hangers in my closet, only plastic.

    When I eat skittles, m&m, star burst, etc. I can not eat 2 of the same color in a row, I will sort them to insure the last 2 pieces are not the same.

    I have a fear of falling, I won't even walk over a sewer lid or grate in fear of it falling under my feet. If I go on a roof or a balcony I will not go to the edge I will stay close to the house.

    When I buy a new pair of shoes I also buy new shoelaces. I will not wear black, grey, or white shoelaces, so boring.

    then these are probably your worst nightmare... :bigsmile:

    http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2010/01/03/10-amazing-viewing-platforms/

    to be honest, i don't think i'd set one foot on most of them either.

    OMG! Noo, I stayed at a hotel with clear glass elevators once, it was so scary for me. Even though my fellow youth group friends thought it was totally awesome.
  • TracyMay1209
    TracyMay1209 Posts: 7 Member
    I cant keep fake nails/ nail polish on for more than a day. I end up picking it off with out even noticing.

    I have to have a tooth pick with me at all times. Not in my mouth like a hill billy but just in my pocket if i ever need it.

    I have to shake my foot a couple of times before i can get to sleep.

    I have to have my bedroom door closed if i am home alone

    I am sure there are other things i do but i cant name them all
  • I sniff the inside of any glass or cup to make sure it's clean before I pour anything in it...oh, and I always check my shoes for spiders or bugs inside before putting them on. haha I'm mental I know :P

    Actually put on a shoe with a spider inside, a big spider. So you're not mental. Here's a couple of mine:
    I am afraid yet compelled to look inside closed darkened businesses after their closed. To see who, or what, is inside.
    I make up little subvocal names for everything I eat: B-Roc, Chicky Chicky B-Reast, Ham O'Sandy, you get the picture.
  • matchbox_girl
    matchbox_girl Posts: 535 Member
    I won't swim in the ocean unless I can see the bottom. I'm terrified of sharks and other aggressive and/or man eating fish. My knees are double jointed so they don't lock when I stand.
  • Allison22451
    Allison22451 Posts: 686 Member
    Ketchup on eggs.

    then one day at the salon i came across this article. it not only explains why im weird.... but also why im single. *laughs* its second only to chronic lateness. wow. im repulsive. =)

    The Dirty Dozen: 12 Relationship Red Flags!
    by Michael Shnayerson

    "He's smart. Sexy. Fun. Sweet. The total package. But there's just one little, uh, problem..." Now, it could take you months of dating to uncover this (huge, relationship-wrecking) blip in your new boyfriend's behavior. But why wait? To avoid romantic tragedy down the line, here are the 12 potential deal breakers to watch for now. The heart you save may be your own.



    1. Chronic Lateness

    For clarity, "chronic" here means "three dates in a row." If your date arrives more than 10 minutes late each time, don't wait for his fourth arrival. No doubt your date will have wonderful excuses, and one or two may even be sound. But three in a row is a pattern, and what the pattern says is, "I don't want to get into this." So neither do you.

    2. Ketchup on Eggs

    If one of those first dates is brunch, and your new friend reaches for the ketchup to put on his eggs, red flag! I realize this may seem arbitrary or fussy. Or perhaps you think I'm making a class judgment here. Well, maybe I am! What's wrong with that? All I know is nothing good ever comes of ketchup on eggs. And it's really gross.

    3. Rudeness to Waiters

    And taxi drivers, and anyone else in a service job. I shouldn't even have to explain why this is a deal breaker. Just remember that it is.

    4. Scary Divorce Stories

    It's amazing how much a new prospect will tell you about his life on a first or second date -- much more than he knows he's saying. The question is: Do you hear it? If he launches into the story of his messy divorce, is his ex the villain in every respect? To me, that's a red flag right there. Anyone who's emotionally grounded should be able to see that two people, not one, contribute to a divorce.

    5. A Deep Attachment to Disturbing Pets

    A golden retriever is fine, and cats are all right if they don't do much. But I'm still haunted by the memory of an ancient, hairless dachshund that would manage to jump up on the bed during inopportune moments and bay. Not until the dog owner chose to disengage herself from me and comfort the dog instead did I know that this was trouble.

    6. Fling-o-Matics

    During a first, incredibly romantic lunch with a new prospect some time ago, I mentioned that my most recent relationship had ended after a year. "A year," my new friend marveled. "That's so impressive! All of my relationships end after three months." Of course I resolved to be the exception. Over the next weeks, which happened to include Christmas and New Year's, we had an amazing time, both in New York City, where she had a charming Hell's Kitchen walk-up, and at my house in the Hamptons. One Sunday, after I'd put her on the train home, I came back to find the most tenderly romantic note on my pillow, something about soul mates joined. The next week, for no outward cause, she called to break up with me. No argument, no terrible time, just end of story. Only later did I realize it was week 12. Lesson: When a woman over 35 tells you all her

    relationships have ended after a few months, red flag.

    7. Demon Children

    Children with an issue or two? Maybe. Children who hate you? Watch out. Hopelessly spoiled or angry children? Head for the door.

    8. Money Matters

    Money stirs up many issues, conscious and unconscious, far more than any article can cover. For now, let's just list two red flags you can spot early on. One: If a man suggests splitting the tab on a first date, the woman should pay -- then bolt. I don't say this is fair, especially if, for instance, the woman is a CEO and the man is a freelance writer. But it's the way it is, and any man who tries to worm out for the sake of saving a few bucks is a creep to be ditched. For men, an early red flag about money may not start waving until the

    third or fourth date. A lot of women begin life as daddy's girls -- a few stay that way. They feel men should provide them with the lifestyle to which they've grown accustomed to with other men who did just that. If you're a sugar daddy yourself, have fun. If not, back off. Over time you'll only be despised -- and dropped.

    9. The Parent Trap

    Powerful emotions about one's parents -- positive or death. One 50-year-old man I know has dated every single woman in New York and found, to his bafflement, that none is good enough -- for his mother, that is. (She's still calling the shots at age 85.) One of this guy's many castoffs is a very attractive, successful woman of 42, whom I later dated myself. Now that I know both, I can only wonder who was the first to reject the other. It must have been like two gunfighters at the O.K. Corral. N-- rejected me after three really nice dates because she decided my eight-year-old daughter, whom she hadn't yet met, would be an "encumbrance" to our relationship. (Since she hadn't met her, she couldn't claim my

    daughter was a demon child.) Only after we became friends did I learn how much she resents both her parents. Coincidence? I don't think so.

    10. Bad Sex

    I don't need to go into detail here, do I? Except to say that bad sex may get better after a first, fumbling time, but bad sex two or three times in a row is sex that only gets worse. Don't fool yourself into thinking that sex is just one part of a relationship, that laughter and shared values are as important, etc., etc. They're not. Red flag. Big red flag.

    11. Dirty Underwear and Socks

    Your mother was right. They have to be clean. Dirty underwear is the hallmark of a secret slob, and every secret slob has many worse habits you don't even want to think about -- but will have to all too soon.

    12. The Anger Hum

    As he or she talks, not just about past romantic relationships but about work, friends and family, listen for a low hum of anger, like a third rail running along the tracks of your new prospect's life. For reasons I never quite figured out, I used to be attracted to women who had that vibe. Maybe it seemed sexy; maybe it reminded me of my mother. But I now know how to recognize anger -- not shows of temper, which may be healthy in moderation, but the deeper, more destructive hum -- and to back off when I hear it.
  • djsupreme6
    djsupreme6 Posts: 1,210 Member
    Ketchup on eggs.

    then one day at the salon i came across this article. it not only explains why im weird.... but also why im single. *laughs* its second only to chronic lateness. wow. im repulsive. =)

    The Dirty Dozen: 12 Relationship Red Flags!
    by Michael Shnayerson

    "He's smart. Sexy. Fun. Sweet. The total package. But there's just one little, uh, problem..." Now, it could take you months of dating to uncover this (huge, relationship-wrecking) blip in your new boyfriend's behavior. But why wait? To avoid romantic tragedy down the line, here are the 12 potential deal breakers to watch for now. The heart you save may be your own.



    1. Chronic Lateness

    For clarity, "chronic" here means "three dates in a row." If your date arrives more than 10 minutes late each time, don't wait for his fourth arrival. No doubt your date will have wonderful excuses, and one or two may even be sound. But three in a row is a pattern, and what the pattern says is, "I don't want to get into this." So neither do you.

    2. Ketchup on Eggs

    If one of those first dates is brunch, and your new friend reaches for the ketchup to put on his eggs, red flag! I realize this may seem arbitrary or fussy. Or perhaps you think I'm making a class judgment here. Well, maybe I am! What's wrong with that? All I know is nothing good ever comes of ketchup on eggs. And it's really gross.

    3. Rudeness to Waiters

    And taxi drivers, and anyone else in a service job. I shouldn't even have to explain why this is a deal breaker. Just remember that it is.

    4. Scary Divorce Stories

    It's amazing how much a new prospect will tell you about his life on a first or second date -- much more than he knows he's saying. The question is: Do you hear it? If he launches into the story of his messy divorce, is his ex the villain in every respect? To me, that's a red flag right there. Anyone who's emotionally grounded should be able to see that two people, not one, contribute to a divorce.

    5. A Deep Attachment to Disturbing Pets

    A golden retriever is fine, and cats are all right if they don't do much. But I'm still haunted by the memory of an ancient, hairless dachshund that would manage to jump up on the bed during inopportune moments and bay. Not until the dog owner chose to disengage herself from me and comfort the dog instead did I know that this was trouble.

    6. Fling-o-Matics

    During a first, incredibly romantic lunch with a new prospect some time ago, I mentioned that my most recent relationship had ended after a year. "A year," my new friend marveled. "That's so impressive! All of my relationships end after three months." Of course I resolved to be the exception. Over the next weeks, which happened to include Christmas and New Year's, we had an amazing time, both in New York City, where she had a charming Hell's Kitchen walk-up, and at my house in the Hamptons. One Sunday, after I'd put her on the train home, I came back to find the most tenderly romantic note on my pillow, something about soul mates joined. The next week, for no outward cause, she called to break up with me. No argument, no terrible time, just end of story. Only later did I realize it was week 12. Lesson: When a woman over 35 tells you all her

    relationships have ended after a few months, red flag.

    7. Demon Children

    Children with an issue or two? Maybe. Children who hate you? Watch out. Hopelessly spoiled or angry children? Head for the door.

    8. Money Matters

    Money stirs up many issues, conscious and unconscious, far more than any article can cover. For now, let's just list two red flags you can spot early on. One: If a man suggests splitting the tab on a first date, the woman should pay -- then bolt. I don't say this is fair, especially if, for instance, the woman is a CEO and the man is a freelance writer. But it's the way it is, and any man who tries to worm out for the sake of saving a few bucks is a creep to be ditched. For men, an early red flag about money may not start waving until the

    third or fourth date. A lot of women begin life as daddy's girls -- a few stay that way. They feel men should provide them with the lifestyle to which they've grown accustomed to with other men who did just that. If you're a sugar daddy yourself, have fun. If not, back off. Over time you'll only be despised -- and dropped.

    9. The Parent Trap

    Powerful emotions about one's parents -- positive or death. One 50-year-old man I know has dated every single woman in New York and found, to his bafflement, that none is good enough -- for his mother, that is. (She's still calling the shots at age 85.) One of this guy's many castoffs is a very attractive, successful woman of 42, whom I later dated myself. Now that I know both, I can only wonder who was the first to reject the other. It must have been like two gunfighters at the O.K. Corral. N-- rejected me after three really nice dates because she decided my eight-year-old daughter, whom she hadn't yet met, would be an "encumbrance" to our relationship. (Since she hadn't met her, she couldn't claim my

    daughter was a demon child.) Only after we became friends did I learn how much she resents both her parents. Coincidence? I don't think so.

    10. Bad Sex

    I don't need to go into detail here, do I? Except to say that bad sex may get better after a first, fumbling time, but bad sex two or three times in a row is sex that only gets worse. Don't fool yourself into thinking that sex is just one part of a relationship, that laughter and shared values are as important, etc., etc. They're not. Red flag. Big red flag.

    11. Dirty Underwear and Socks

    Your mother was right. They have to be clean. Dirty underwear is the hallmark of a secret slob, and every secret slob has many worse habits you don't even want to think about -- but will have to all too soon.

    12. The Anger Hum

    As he or she talks, not just about past romantic relationships but about work, friends and family, listen for a low hum of anger, like a third rail running along the tracks of your new prospect's life. For reasons I never quite figured out, I used to be attracted to women who had that vibe. Maybe it seemed sexy; maybe it reminded me of my mother. But I now know how to recognize anger -- not shows of temper, which may be healthy in moderation, but the deeper, more destructive hum -- and to back off when I hear it.

    oh damn..I do put ketchup on eggs...am I bad???
  • Allison22451
    Allison22451 Posts: 686 Member
    Ketchup on eggs.

    then one day at the salon i came across this article. it not only explains why im weird.... but also why im single. *laughs* its second only to chronic lateness. wow. im repulsive. =)

    The Dirty Dozen: 12 Relationship Red Flags!
    by Michael Shnayerson


    1. Chronic Lateness

    For clarity, "chronic" here means "three dates in a row." If your date arrives more than 10 minutes late each time, don't wait for his fourth arrival. No doubt your date will have wonderful excuses, and one or two may even be sound. But three in a row is a pattern, and what the pattern says is, "I don't want to get into this." So neither do you.

    2. Ketchup on Eggs

    If one of those first dates is brunch, and your new friend reaches for the ketchup to put on his eggs, red flag! I realize this may seem arbitrary or fussy. Or perhaps you think I'm making a class judgment here. Well, maybe I am! What's wrong with that? All I know is nothing good ever comes of ketchup on eggs. And it's really gross.

    oh damn..I do put ketchup on eggs...am I bad???

    if so... that makes you and me both.
    the two of us, we're undateably gross, according to Michael Shnayerson.

    i consider it all part of my charm.
  • I spin books on my fingers while I watch movies.
  • TommiEgan
    TommiEgan Posts: 256 Member
    I have to fall asleep on my right hand side. I also hum the tune to Banjo-Kazooie when I am about to have "cuddles". When I dry myself I have to wear my towel as a cape, regardless of any conditions around me. I still buy Lego because I am of the belief that once you let go of your inner child you have lost the meaning of life.
  • shellebelle87
    shellebelle87 Posts: 291 Member

    I also have this weird obsession with crime. I'm always reading about serial killers and watching all that kind of stuff......but I don't have a mean bone in my body. Not sure what is wrong with me. :S

    Same! I have no idea why it fascinates me so much! I love reading about serial killers and all that, and how many people they killed and how they did it, but I could never do it myself. Oddly enough, reading about serial killers is the only time I can think about death without having a panic attack.

    And I do even volume as well, unless it is too loud/quiet, then I will allow it to land on a five.
  • thoseblueeyes
    thoseblueeyes Posts: 812 Member
    I like cheese and dill pickles together.... I even like pickles on my grilled cheese. .......wow I haven't had a grilled cheese for almost 2 years. That sounds really yummy for dinner.
  • Jenny_Taylia
    Jenny_Taylia Posts: 540 Member
    I like cheese and dill pickles together.... I even like pickles on my grilled cheese. .......wow I haven't had a grilled cheese for almost 2 years. That sounds really yummy for dinner.

    Mmmm...I cut up chunks of cheese and dice up pickles and eat them together like sandwhiches.