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50 Introverts Share Spot-On And Funny Memes About Their Struggles On This Twitter Page
It seems like everywhere I go, there are just extraverts abound. They’re loud and they’re proud, but right here, on the internet, I know there are plenty of introverted pandas reading this. So this one goes out to you guys.
Anyone who’s snuggled up with a good book on Friday night, who works entirely remotely and who orders whatever they can online to avoid social interaction, we hope you enjoy this article that’s dedicated to introvert representation. Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite pics from All About Introverts on Twitter, so be sure to upvote the ones that make you feel seen. (But thankfully, not literally. You’re safe in the comfort of your home, don’t worry!)
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Tom Hardy is a very underappreciated actor and person, I love him. He's right, all I need is my dog, snacks, and youtube.
When I still worked, my old boss asked me what I was doing on my vacation that I took a week off for. I said, 'nothing'. He didn't understand. I said, 'I guess I'll putter and do whatever'. He didn't understand and looked at me funny. He just couldn't get how staying home could be enjoyable. I'll never relate to extroverts even though I've been adopted by them.
I had a similar situation but the other person described my time off as a "staycation".
Load More Replies...I Love my own space! Putting in my air buds, opening up Pandora, and walking for hours! No one talking to me, no one making me pause my music, every 2 minutes to talk. Sitting in my place on the sofa, binging on a good show, alone... priceless.
Tim Hardy has just described my "perfect" existence. He is now my favorite actor in the world.
Couldn't agree more. I'd much rather be alone doing something I enjoy than in the company of someone who can't listen.
My ex was from a family of talkers. 5 people in the room, all of them were talking, none of them were listening, I walked in and wondered who were they talking to. Sadly, 20 years later, we divorced after years of me being unable to speak. I now live mostly on my own, with friends with wildly different life experiences, we talk, and listen to each other, mostly, and exchange ideas and histories. An afternoon with interesting friends is more communication than I managed in an entire marriage.
Load More Replies...That's exactly I don't like going to parties, being ignored is worse than being alone.. Especially if something you said gets ignored, and is suddenly is the big topic of discussion when someone else mentions it.
Like having a parent in your life that don’t care, but would rather have no parent in your life that don’t care
So my aunt called my dad and said she was worried about me because I don't talk. So the next time I see her, I talk. The next day she called my dad and said, "that girl never shuts up, does she?" I hate my family.
I had a supervisor criticize me for reading quietly instead of being social, and in the same review told me I shouldn’t have conversations with people. He got oddly offended when I suggested interpretive dance as a solution. 🤔
I remember instances from over 20 yeas ago (yes, really) when I was painfully shy, made a huge effort to speak in public, only to be iinterrupted...
Dudeeee, my dad would ask me “are you sure you don’t want to go outside to the party (at our house)? You should socialize.” Okay, well, the kids my age don’t see me as a real teen, the younger ones whine about every little thing, and my sister and her friends bounce around activities like bees pollinating flowers. Plus, I need to keep up with school!! No one will miss me, no one did.
When I was in primary school I was super introverted and pretty much mute in class for 7 years. Whenever we did group reading activities, even with my friends, they would always either ignore me or make such a fuss that I can actually talk
I am without a doubt an introvert myself, so I have to admit that many of these photos speak to my soul, pandas. I have no problem being social for limited amounts of time, but if I don’t get my one day a week completely alone when working from home, I start to go crazy. It can be so exhausting trying be “on” when in public, so there’s nothing better than walking home after a long day and not having to speak to anyone for an hour, or relaxing on the couch on a Sunday morning. Socializing too much gives me an actual headache, and when I don’t have time to decompress by journaling or taking time to process my thoughts, I start to spiral. Being an introvert is just something I am, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, despite what some extrovert-biased media might tell you.
That’s why pages like All About Introverts are so nice. It can be challenging to find introvert representation that doesn’t just portray us as socially awkward, shy individuals who are scared of ever leaving our homes. Sure, that may be the case for some people, but most introverts are perfectly normal in public; we just cherish those moments when we finally get to be alone. I can’t fully relax until I’m by myself, and I have always been that way. “Although we live in an extrovert world, introverts are valuable, centered members of society with so much to contribute,” All About Introverts writes on their site. “Our articles will highlight many of the things that make introverts extraordinary.”
Me being scared of heights and large bodies of water
Load More Replies...My only issues are a) I feel like Ubereats aren't going to be delivering here and b) every dog I've owned has been stupid enough to run off that cliff.
Helo drop. Isn't that what they do in places like Alaska? I can live with this.
Load More Replies...Looking at the shadows, the house and its bowl valley are facing south. They probably get excellent satellite television reception. Their little valley is probably warmer in the winter than the other areas as well. It looks like a great place to live with a little family.
And you still have the neighbour in the hut to the left. Or is that their holiday home?
It is owned by a private group. There is another house on the island for the caretaker to live in. They rent it out, but is dangerous operation by boat to get on the island and depending on weather you could end up stuck there longer than you planned.
Load More Replies...Just because extroverts talk more doesn't mean they're intrinsically less valuable. I'm an ambivert leaning introvert who used to be an extrovert and even when I did love being around people that didn't make me shallow or useless, just talkative
i can agree. i went thru a similar experience, too
Load More Replies...Some popups are really cool and intresting. It can just be a little overwelming with all of them popping up so fast. (So I don't read this as a negative thing to extroverts like some does)
“[All About Introverts] is dedicated to helping introverts live their best lives. On this site, you’ll find information to help educate and empower introverts in all areas of life,” the creators explain. “You’ll learn more about specific traits, challenges, and intricacies that come with being an introvert. We designed this website to give introverts an opportunity to take a deep dive into their own complexities and develop an even deeper appreciation for their uniqueness. In addition to this, we offer insight into the specifics that can improve an introvert's quality of life, many of which they may not even be aware of. Where you live, who you spend time with, and what you do for a living are just a few of the ways in which introverts can be impacted by the world around them.”
“At All About Introverts, we set out to inform and inspire introverts to discover and seek what makes them the best version of themselves,” they go on to explain. “This site will provide you with lots of great information to help introverts make the most of their careers and relationships. We’ll also provide great tips on setting boundaries and creating a lifestyle that allows you to thrive. Our hope is that you continue to check back to learn even more about being an introvert and continuously celebrate what makes you and all other introverts so valuable to the world.”
I do answer calls but greet the caller with the assumption that they're a scammer.
For some people that is a true match made in Heaven right there, and you know what? Nothing wrong with it either. To each his own 🤷🏻♂️
He tells me that I have "won 1st prize in the lottery of life." He's right. We are two such.
Load More Replies...During covid lockdown my friend and I used to FaceTime a lot, and half the time we wouldn't even talk. We'd just sit there and listen to music and draw or read. It was so calm.
A true friend is someone you can be in the same room with for hours, and never say a single word.
Living like that is my dream but I'm also hypochondriac. Like really heavily as part of complex PTSD, so I can't really stand being or living to far away from a hospital because otherwise I freak out about how long an ambulance would take in an emergency. It is really s****y because my introvert heart and soul urge to live in nature and far away from civilization but this condition kind of forces me to live at least in a small city :(
Introverts are an often misunderstood group of people. You might assume they’re always quiet, shy or plagued by social anxiety, but that doesn’t have to be the case at all. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert simply comes down to how you spend energy and how you recharge, according to psychologist Carl Jung who coined the terms in 1920. If you turn inside to your own mind to gain your energy back, you’re an introvert. And if you need social interaction to give you energy, you’re an extrovert. All of us can be perfectly fine alone or being social with others, but one of those things will be more exhausting for you. Extroverts tend to have much more representation, as they might demand a bit more attention, but actually one-third to one-half of all Americans are introverts. Let me hear you roar, introverts of the world!
This is pretty much me. I love my friends to death and will always be there for them, but I'm not the best at talking about my problems and emotions.
I'm exactly the same, always there for my friends, but I can't really talk about my own emotions
Load More Replies...SAME! I'm just not ashamed. My friends already know.
Load More Replies...I e lost a few friends over this... I just don't want to talk, I just don't.
My son just accepted this about me. We both had to do some work, but we're good now.
Load More Replies...It's that overwhelming sensation of relief. My happy face instantly goes to neutral the second the lock clicks.
That's me at my restaurant as soon as I'm out of a customer's sight. Making them happy takes so much energy, I have no energy left to make me happy.
I teach watercolors and I do online livestreams. Everyone thinks I have the best job in the world. It is so hard to be bubbly and happy at a moments notice. Horrible things can be going on in my life and I just want to die inside. It’s the hardest thing I have ever done. I just want to quietly paint and have the world leave me alone.
Maybe you should rethink your job if it is making you so unhappy?
Load More Replies...I think a lot of what brought my introversion to the surface was years of working in public-facing jobs, where I also had to answer a constantly ringing phone. I now hate both having to talk to people—-especially where I’m forced to be nice while they’re free to be as nasty as they can be—-and answering phones. Unless it’s my husband, other close family member, or extremely close friend, you can for-f*****g-get me answering right away, or even calling or texting you back quickly, unless your voicemail or text states that it’s an emergency. It’s nothing against you, personally. I just hate the interruptions and the feeling of being trapped and unable to utilize my fight or flight impulses.
I feel this so hard... I work in retail and have a child that visits me regularly... And afterward, I just lie stretched on the floor.
I'm plotting how I can get in work and not talk to anyone of the other 15 people there
Load More Replies...It has taken me a couple of years to convince my neighbors that I'm not sleeping, not depressed, not an alcoholic, just your run of the mill misanthrope. It's not that I can't empathize or feel compassion for people, it's just that humans aren't my favorite species.
I come a cross as really arrogant doesn't help I have resting b***h face
Load More Replies...I'm with you. Having a professional narcissist as an older sister also helped.
Load More Replies...To people I probably seem: indifferent, stuck-up, depressed, aloof, or crabby. In those moments I am: Anxious, thinking a million thoughts a minute, pretending to observe so no one notices I’m not socializing, actually observing because something is cool, unsure of what to say, and thinking of a new story plot. Also recharging. All the time.
A few of the most common misconceptions that introverts face is that they’re shy or unfriendly, that they cannot be leaders, and that it’s difficult to get to know them. But none of these things actually have anything to do with how introverts recharge their batteries. They can be just as kind and friendly as anyone else, they just might not have the energy to be “on” in front of people at all times. They might become quieter in a large social setting if they’re running out of energy, but if you speak to them one-on-one, they are likely to have a lovely conversation with you. And they can certainly have wonderful leadership qualities. They’re usually great listeners, great at analyzing situations, and they may be seen as less intimidating, which can help people trust them.
Sounds about right lol they need to feel comfortable and relaxed, that’s all :)
Exactly, once I got told that I looked like Wednesday Addams and nothing against her (I took it as a compliment) but it was because the girl who told me that was not someone I knew well
Load More Replies...Or: Introverts in public vs introverts with a REALLY familiar friend/family member . They don’t have to be introverted. My sister brings out the crazy loud in me, good and bad
As a very introverted person, I don't find this one to be true :) But everyone is different! Just if I spend time with another introvert, the conversation is a lot harder. My partner is an extrovert which actually works very well as he talks when I don't have the energy to in a group setting and he always has something to talk about when we're alone. -- He also very much knows I need alone time, so I get that too :D
I can picture those kind guys that mow lawns for free in youtube videos: -Sir, your lawn is a little bit gro... -NO! Slams door.
First, you have to find your way through the trees!
Load More Replies...I so wish I could surround my house like this. My neighbors all suck. I've never even spoken to the people who live across the street from me and I've been here for 22 years now. They've been here longer. The woman who lives there thinks using a leaf blower is a competitive sport and will spend all day chasing a single leaf right outside my window where I spend most of my time. I can't describe how much I hate her.
That wind break MIGHT be enough to be effective in Wyoming. Although, I don't see a water source …?
Grow fruit and vegetables in there and you can get rid of the gate.
This one hits home for me, I’ve had more than my fair share of this same exact scenario here. I’m moody I suppose, there’s times I love talking to people (which has garnered me a reputation for being a “social butterfly”) and then there’s times I just don’t feel up to it and don’t want to talk to anyone or see anyone; like the post, if I hear talking outside or see people, I’ll just wait till the coast is clear to throw out the garbage or check the mail, which is usually late at night or in the wee hours of the morning 😂
Same can we get introvert helmets that edit out the ppl and signal to the world we’re not talking today? Like blinders for horses, made for the 21st century
Load More Replies...My neighbor! She's the HOA lady & always wants to "chat" about what's going on in our (16 unit) community. She always seems to catch me when I'm getting home from the grocery store. I just started telling her, sorry - gotta get the ice cream in the freezer. After about 3-4 times she's realized: I don't want to chat & we eat A LOT of ice cream.
For a previous Bored Panda article featuring painfully relatable introvert memes, we reached out to Jenn Granneman, founder of Introvert, Dear, and she was kind enough to have a chat with us about why she started an online community for introverts. “I started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as my personal blog. I was dating an extroverted man, working an extroverted job (teaching), and living with an extroverted roommate. I wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert’s world," Jenn explained. "In true introvert form, I wrote the blog anonymously for almost two years because I had no desire to be in the spotlight. Today, my blog has become the world’s largest online community for introverts and highly sensitive people. With the help of 'quiet ones' around the world, I’m on a mission: to show introverts and highly sensitive people everywhere it’s okay to be who they are."
Yes! Also my BP friends actually like me because they don't know I eat kinda weird... Oh s**t untill now I guess
Load More Replies...DUDE. THATS WHY IM HERE RIGHT NOW SAYING THESE THINGS! THATS WHY PEOPLE ALWAYS HAVE DEBATES ONLINE INSTEAD OF IN PERSON! THATS WHY I DONT HAVE MANY FRIENDS! (My parents don’t let me make online friends, or meet them)
I hate typing and whenever I have an essay, I write it by hand so now my hands are so strong that whenever we takes notes in class people pay me to do it for them >:)
That why being laid off as an introvert stinks. Makes interviews tough.
All I can do on the phone is small talk!! You want a conversation? You want me to act normal around you?? Send me a text message
At least I can control when to answer if it’s a text. Talking live on the phone, I just feel trapped and rushed to reply—-unless they’re someone I really enjoy talking to.
Load More Replies...What's the point? I don't feel like speaking, when you text me I can space out my messages and do other things in between.
This one is kind of sad. Conversation now is an art that only few can do.
I would very much like to go home right now, and I'm already there
My wife made plans to take a family to visit relatives. As we were getting ready to leave, she tried to hurry us along by saying, "In two minutes, I'm leaving with or without you." My daughter and I froze and looked at each other. My wife saw this and ordered, "Get in the car!" This was the last time she used that threat.
Right? I didn't spend a sh*t ton of money on this place to not enjoy it. Besides - this is where all my books live and they get lonely without me.
We also previously asked Jenn what being an introvert means to her. “Being an introvert simply means I prefer to socialize a little differently than extroverts do," she explained. "I love to have meaningful conversations with just one or two people at a time, rather than make small talk with a big group. I socialize infrequently and in short bursts, and I need plenty of downtime afterward to regain my energy.”
I live in an area where there just isn’t one grocery store that has everything I need, and has it in great quality or quantity (I used to have that when I lived in a large city, but now I live in a rural area). So I have to leave really early in the morning to go to two grocery stores, plus a beer and wine store, as one of the grocery stores doesn’t sell beer and wine, and the other, across the state line (4 miles away) does sell it, but charges out the ying-yang for it. That’s my Saturday morning “adventure” every week. Both grocery stores are also on a major route for a bunch of beach resorts, two of which aren’t far away, so when it’s a holiday weekend or “in season”, it takes a couple hours to drive, get though the store, and checkout (because, of course, they only ever open up one Express and one regular aisle, no matter HOW busy it is), then get home and unpack. Not that I mind it, really. I just wish my “adventure” was a lot more interesting and, well, “adventurous”.
And when I get home from visiting two or more places in one day, I'm like the Frodo meme: dirty, beaten, exhausted, but, "It's done."
Me leaving my house for a drs appointment because that's about all the socializing I want to consider 😂
if it involves talking, seeing people, or leaving my house then i will be a bit busy. very unfortunate.
That is why I never answer the question. I always first respond "Why? What's up?"
i am currently binging loki for the billionth time while reading this. I love loki. the reason love and thunder isn't good is because loki isn't in it
Load More Replies...This is not exclusive to Introverts, unless I am one & don't realize it.
My standard to get out of, pretty much everything, is "I already have plans, but thank you so much for thinking of me". They don't need to know my plans are flannel jammies, cozy blankie, snackies & BritBox.
Because introverts have to justify ourselves. Constantly.
Load More Replies...I tell companies that I don't own a phone, I have a Google voice number which can text and receive messages but not talk. It's a lie on servers severel levels, but a necessary one...
No, thank you. We don’t want any more visitors, well-wishers, or distant relations.
This is very good - I love a hint of the mysterious.
Load More Replies...Benefit/welfare/Government sometimes ask this on forms, mainly to save time trying to contact you in a way you dislike; but it also gives useful information if you're disabled (eg I'm deaf; I struggle with spoken English; I have cognitive or communication disability, etc) ... or if you're just trying to Claim to be so
“There are times when I might attend a big party or a concert, but generally, I prefer to hang out at home or in intimate spaces,” Jenn previously told Bored Panda. “I can make small talk, but doing so takes a lot of effort, so I avoid it when I can. I cherish solitude. My favorite weekend 'plans' are no plans at all. I tend to keep thinking about certain issues, problems, or experiences long after other people have forgotten about them or moved on to another topic. I make my point using a handful of words rather than hundreds."
Na, I live in a big apartment complex. Here are some very chatty neighbors who really enjoy running into others. Well... and then there is me XD
Load More Replies...I've been stuck in an elevator twice. Once in London, England when I was 16. Too crowded. Earlier in NYC in a skyscraper when I was 9. Elevator had a door open button and when I pushed it for fun the doors opened in between floors. I was alone so I froze in place and then the doors shut and it continued. I'm not crazy about elevators but I still use them. I'm a survivor
Oh no, not me. I hate elevators, always so cramped and I've been stuck in one so that's a no.
Yeah… I don’t like being alone alone. Being isolated in an elevator would give me high anxiety. I’d rather be squashed with too many people, since I’d be invisible
Load More Replies...Except I'm that a*****e the pushes the close door button as soon as I step on if I'm alone
I never realized how much of an introvert I am until reading these memes and that I can relate to all of them.
I've known for a long time how severe of an introvert I am, but reading these reminds me that that many things I have attributed to me being lazy, abnormal, or not good enough are actually because of my introversion.. (especially the 'going to >1 place in a day example).
Load More Replies...Seeing as it's causing some confusion, here's the deal. First, that's not a 3, it's a Z, one of the symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet, a system that allows you to express the pronunciation of any word in any language in a universally accepted and standardised manner. The z represents the "j" sound (as in "juice"), and the d is an unvoiced consonant that affects where your tongue is when you start the J; it's more like the sound in the middle of "adjust" than at the start of "juice" (depending on your accent/regional dialect/native language it may or may not be apparent).
Why did we need that lesson? Thank you for teaching that, but why?
Load More Replies..."Oh, I'm not sad I missed that, but thanks for telling me everything that happened "
Yes, you have to pay attention to how you are feeling so you don't get overwhelmed and take time for yourself away from people.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet
Load More Replies...I’m still in the 10% waiting for the extrovert to come along
Load More Replies...This! My best friend the extrovert, adopter of abandoned cats.. and me😁
Every quiet person needs a noisy friend. That way you don't have to talk, they will "entertain" the other people for you. Best thing I ever did.
Not me, that literally causes me headaches and exhaust me, I enjoy being quietly with other introverts.
Load More Replies...I got myself an extrovert girlfriend and it's the best think for me
My entire friend group, except for my best friend are extroverts with like a gazillion friends from 3 different middle schools who came to my high school. They adopted me into their friend group and literally forced me to join the Student Council. Thank god I hid the day they rounded up people for positions. You know how Shaggy always leaves Scooby and says every coward for themself? That was me. They forced my best friend to become Vice Prez. Karma came back to bite me though, because all of my classes require group projects every quarter, and you can't be with the same people.
“Introverts are still misunderstood, despite the positive attention that they’ve gotten in the media in recent years," Jenn previously told Bored Panda. "When you’re a quiet person who doesn’t say much, it’s easy for people to misread you." She also went on to dispel some common introvert misconceptions. "That our need for solitude is about us, not the people in our lives," she explained. "Sometimes our friends and loved ones feel hurt or rejected when we spend time alone. They shouldn’t — introverts are simply wired to need that downtime to restore their energy. It’s not about you; it’s about us. If you have an introvert in your life, please don’t feel hurt if they occasionally decline your invitations or ask to spend the evening alone."
This reads like one of those inspirational FB posts that boomers always share
Word. I totally feel like this was on someone's FB followed by 2 "I'm not like other girls..." and a "Real moms do this..."
Load More Replies...Was asked by family and others why I do not "open up", only speak of superficial things. If I feel I can trust you, I will.
Some of this is relatable, some of this is bad. I am shy, I am antisocial, I do not want to talk about anything for hours, with anyone.
Hmm… I think some of this only applies for some introverts. Even among introverts, there are still different kinds. The deep thinkers, the kind/shy ones, the actually antisocial ones, the list goes on
I'm the ghost friend, I hear about all the gossip but you'll never see me without an odd ritual.
Working from home is the best thing to happen to me as an introvert. I can go a week without leaving my apartment except to take out the trash or pick up mail. I'll never work from an office again.
Everyone thinks their dog is the goodest dog ever, and it's great because none of them are wrong
Load More Replies...Or 3 doggo's 3 Cato's, A salt water tank with a bunch of fish, A parakeet and a turtle named Hermie.
Load More Replies...Any introvert knows that, when it comes to friends, quality beats quantity any day.
OMG THIS IS LITERALLY MY LIFE!!!! 😧 ... Except for 1 tiny detail.. 2022 = 2 doggos 🤗❤️
Are you feeling like cuddling up with a nice book, a cup of tea and your cats this Friday evening? There’s nothing wrong with a lovely night in, especially when you’re feeling full-on introvert and just can’t be bothered to socialize. We hope you’re feeling seen if you’re an introverted panda; keep upvoting all of the pics you find most relatable. Then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring memes that might speak to your introverted soul, look no further than right here!
When someone you've just met says disapprovingly "You're so quiet", you're allowed to say "Yes, it keeps me from making personal remarks at short acquaintance." (You're allowed because I just gave you permission.)
:0 I would use that but I’m not brave enough/impolite and the person most likely to say that is a family member which I will most likely meet again and have already met
Load More Replies...I don't understand why people have such a problem with people who are quiet.
I don't ask. I let them know it's ok for them not to say ever thought that comes to their mind.
I always say that it's harder to put your foot in your mouth when you mouth stays closed.
Introverts or shy ppl make others do their work for them. Extroverts hafta give all the news, edu, excitement, entertaining...not fair. How d'ya go thru life not expressing yourself? Writing is one thing but when u talk to ppl, u get to hear their instant response, see their smirks, discomfort, sadness, exhilaration, laughter, eye-rolling, applause~~all which u can't see or hear from reading a page.
I will no doubt be up at 4 in the morning thinking about everything I did wrong in my life.
Me remebering is 'put' not 'putted' during an english presentation 32 years ago. Smh
It' not just arguments. I'll figure out the subtext behind people's words and actions from decades ago that I thought I had forgotten about.
Dudeeeeee, thinking of a comeback/counter argument when you see something or hear something and it just clicks 🤦🏽♀️
there was this one stupid argument i had with my mom about how i should socialize more and talk with our new nextdoor neighbor rather than the one across from us and one of her arguments was that they played soccer and i could learn and i realized like a week later that our other neighbor (the one that lives across) also plays soccer. i will never forget that.
"but.. this is such a cute lil kitty!" - last words of the devil'sadvocate 4/9/2023
I seem to have a "Trying to exert enough energy to even look interested is more than I'm willing to do for you. Sorry not sorry.
" Face. Egads. Why do they not give you the ability to edit your own code moments, for Pete's sake??
Load More Replies...At a social gathering, I usually just stand in a corner looking like a b***h
Protip: take your dog. Easier to make conversation, and it gives you a ready excuse to leave.
For me, the eating and thinking about whether it OK to leave yet, are switched.
Yeh even at a friend's house... Although the blue section might be bigger
Make that blue a little larger. I sometimes look like a pig at parties just because they have a good selection of crackers and other carbs. Also rice
I love this cat. Thurston Waffles. He is so missed. Glad his memes are still here.
I'm a teacher and have to sing songs, especially when I worked in kindergartens. Very awkward when other teachers could hear me. One said I have a nice singing voice.
I sing in my PreK class all the time but in front of adults?!
Load More Replies...I mean, that's fair. I CAN'T sing, but if I'm the only one who has to hear it that doesn't mean I WON'T. Not going to inflict that on others. If you hear me singing then we are *super* close.
I like to imagine him singing in the voice of Scuttle from the Little Mermaid.
I have a friend who almost does that. She’s my personality but extroverted :) she’s awesome. She can bring a topic out of nowhere, and while she does get excited and cut me off, it’s still nice to have met an intellectual who’s as fascinated with some things as I am
Being someone with something to say and being someone with something to listen to are not always the same someone.
I can be extrovert at work...then I want to go home and online browse and talk to my dogs. Its a turn off and turn on thing.
Literally hours, in fact I could talk for days on end. To those who know me, I don't stop talking
It is an incredible pain to find the right person that you can talk to and are willing to talk to, That actually means talking to them in the first place.
I don't go out anymore because I find most conversations boring. I live in a very small town and it is the same thing every day.
Turning into a naked glass statue? (I get it don't downvote me into oblivion)
People who don't get that you're kidding... C'mon folks, tell me that want your initial reaction 😂
Load More Replies...Either invisibility or If that’s not an option: shapeshifting. If THATS not an option: mind reading
While invisibility sounds cool, here's something that would accomplish the same thing: shapeshifting. It also allows me to do cool animal stuff.
At first I didn’t see the last word and thought this was hilarious!
Load More Replies...THIS! I think for me this is because I subconsciously try to slightly adapt my personality to who I’m with at the time, which becomes impossible if there’s more than three people. Having to keep switching attention quickly from person to person is also very taxing. TOO MANY INPUT VARIABLES!
Load More Replies...If you want to know where I am in a crowd of 4 or 5, I am the person removed.
I want to feel included and like they're thinking of me, at the same time I don't want to do whatever they're trying to include me in. And there's a difference between alone and lonely, I like being alone, i don't necessarily feel lonely though.
Like, you want them to make an effort because it’s hard for you to make that effort, but when they do you think they’re pitying you because you’re alone, not because they want to actually be your friend. I feel lonely until I want to be alone, then the efforts they make when I just want to be alone and I’m not feeling lonely are disregarded and I regret it later when I feel lonely T-T
Load More Replies...As I would be leaving after a visit… my grandfather always used to say, “It’s nice to see you and it’s nice to see you go!” Extroverts will consider this rude. Introverts will get it.
I don't see these as problems. If I'm invited and included it means I'm doing something wrong.
And I'm never lonely, unless you take my cats.
Load More Replies...Except for wanting to be invited, and unfortunately I'm never 'lonely' at home... believe me I would love for that to happen just once.
That's because it safe, duh. We don't have to be afraid that being behaving enthusiastic and outgoing will lead to unwelcome catastrophies. We understand each other's (lack of) expectations.
I am an extroverted introvert. I find it safer and keeps people away from “me” so, I feel your pain. xx
I actually like games, because they’re structured and have an objective I can follow without worrying about making small talk or whatever. Also, craft activities? Yes please! Introverts also have interests, thank you ^^
Except someone always breaks the rules - and everyone else laughs it off and you just feel resentful
Load More Replies...I always hated the orientation meetings at a new job. Some poor soul in HR had to think up some ridiculous game as a socializing ploy. I would sneak out to the restroom.
Dear God this is so me when work wants to organise a "social" gathering... that said the last one was at a games arcade so I could just pick my favourite vintage game and ignore everything else
Then I asked them, ever disassembled a body? Some reason they run away.
Please sit next to me Please sit next to me Please sit next to me Please sit next to me “Is this seat taken?” “No, you can have it!” “Eh you talk too much”
I give the stinkiest eye when someone heads towards me in public transport when there are plenty of empty seats.
A psychologist taught me how to stop people sitting next to you. Novices try stuff like putting your bag on the seat next to you. That doesn't work. A pro catches the other person's eye, smiles, and pats the vacant seat with their hand, repeatedly.
Just put on a way too friendly expression on your face and invitingly tap on the free seat next to you. Nobody wants to sit next to a weirdo like you seem to be…
In ten years? That's me and I haven't even been close to being alive for 20
That’s actually where I see myself. With cats. Because my best friend won’t live as long as me 🥺😭
I’m up to 4, down from 5. At age 39. Moving house partly to accommodate more kittens. As a fosterer. But face it, I will adopt them!
I don’t really hate people, I just don’t wanna be around them because it feels like they don’t wanna be around me
This pie chart makes my brain itch. It was probably a group project.
Now I say it up front: "I'm sorry. I just don't do committees or teams. It's best for everyone."
TBH, I think this is what *everyone* learns from group projects. (At least those who want to do well on them; for some the yellow whould be coded "How to take credit for other peoples' work"!) Some teachers never seemed to learn that lesson though.
So true XD I'm having a group project right now and it's a fact that I do better when alone than in a group project
Wanting a friend but not even trying to have a conversation with someone, not letting them see who I actually am inside. I’m not “normal” or “boring”, I just keep it inside because I’m uncomfortable letting it out in front of strangers. Mind you, also in person. I would NOT be saying this face to face with any of y’all
why isn't this an option on any of those questions on quizzes when they ask you what superpower you would want to have?
I live in a small apartment with my son and his wife, some days I don't see or hear them for days. I'm ok with that.
Ensuring all windows and doors are properly locked to keep myself on an even keel
Watching Vtubers or Learning disturbing information like the "Chicago 2001 Lobster Love Incident"
When people are talking at once, me: *signs ASL to communicate and get their attention just to see what the heck I’m doing with my hands*
👉🏼 (but two fingers)… ☝🏼(but the pinky instead)… my phone is a bit limited in hand gesture choices, lol. 😁
Load More Replies...Me when stressed. Too much noise when stressed absolutely messes up my head
I'll have 6 people talking all at the same time, leaving me unable to get a word in, and then they ask me why I'm so quiet.
Go to one of their ears and say something you want to say. They’ll hear it and either know it’s from you or they’ll think it’s their own idea. Ta da! Personal megaphone
Load More Replies...now imagine how hard it is when u have add, progressive hearing loss, and social anxiety.
For Christmas my mom made me actually GET ON THE PHONE with Home Depot to ask if they had any Christmas trees left.
THIS is the one!! This is me, after going to more than two places in one day!
My husband and I after arguing who has to call in a pizza order, request service of any kind, etc.
Is it hard to believe that I enjoy my dog's company more than I enjoy human company?
People are so willfully ignorant. Do they think they are going to die because someone likes to be alone???
When people at work found out that I go camping alone, the only one that said they would enjoy holidaying alone was a married mum of 4.
Me explaining to my ambiverted friend with type 2 adhd why I like silence:
Btw I have type 1 ADHD which used to be called add
Load More Replies...I am an extrovert who also enjoys long periods of being in my own company to recharge, and my best friend of 30 years is a solid introvert. We just tell each other that we are introvering if we need no contact to recharge. Unless we really need to talk, we absolutely respect each other's solitude. I think every extrovert needs an introvert friend and vice versa. She still credits me for pushing us to be friends. Glad I did.
An introverted friend of mine was invited to a costume party. She said she'd be coming as Amelia Earhart.
“I’ll think about it” -I definitely will, but will still come to the original conclusion that coming will not benefit me whatsoever
I'm not getting my friends hopes up. If I'm not going I'm saying I'm not going
I usually just play my music from the speaker on my phone instead of with headphones
amateur. i play music from our stereo system because we still have one
Load More Replies...and watches videos and listens to music with no headphones
I Can work on my art in the living room and play music without ear buds 😌
Often when you ask for help, and you begin the task, most show up when the task is near complete. "Why didn't you come get me?" Sorry, if I have to come hunt you down, it was obviously of no importance, and I would have been that much further behind..
I have what’s-it-called with people chewing cereal. Misophonia? Whatever it is that gives you anxiety when you hear certain sounds
Yeah misophonia, very annoying to have, especially in a world where bludgeoning people with your coffee mug is frowned upon.
Load More Replies...a dog is the only being i will allow to chew or breathe loudly
Load More Replies...Maybe that poor pup just needs some attention from the people staring at their phones. Hanging out with dogs doesn’t count, introverts love dogs. Just remove the phones and one person from this pic, then perfection!
Sometimes I can't be quiet when I'm rambling by myself. I need to be told to stfu
Where is the one between Migraine, Hypertension and Stress that so badly feels like Migraine, but doesn't include ALL of the neck as in Chatty Extrovert?
Ah, yes, now let’s turn around quickly before they see me in the door frame…
But now you have to go and socialise with Elves in the Undying Lands for the rest of eternity...
I love being out of the house, as long as I can get the woods or the beach to myself 🤞
And the disappointment when it says low chance of being spam call, but still not answering, ever. Why do we even bother looking it up?
Cause you're actually hoping it was spam so that you have the perfect excuse for not answering, ever ;)
Load More Replies...I really wish the internet had been invented sooner. Not because I love being able to look up whatever random thoughts I have and explore topics I stumble upon just by using the computer I hold in my hand (which I love, btw), but so that I would’ve known in my 20’s that being an introvert was ok and going out and getting myself drunk so I didn’t feel awkward or socializing was not necessary at all. I could’ve just stayed home and saved my brain cells.
I really hope ur not kidding cause that's actually me
Load More Replies...Introverts? Planning a party? No thanks, I'd rather just eat the food and play video games by myself
I just clock out of everything around me by 6:30. Yeah, sorry y’all, this is usually when I’m on the couch relaxing, and I don’t do exceptions
That person behind should be my family and all their birthdays, and holidays, and my show rehearsals 0-0 I honestly don’t blame extroverts for all the people gatherings I have to go to
No, I don't want to go out. No, I don't want to talk. I just want to watch TV, each chocolaty snacks, and relax.
i’m an extrovert and the idea of just chilling and watching tv with someone sound lovely. i think extroverts get as much misconceptions as introverts do
Load More Replies...Dude, I did this but on the computer. I pressed some clickbait about smart aleck things to say to your enemies or something
We can be friends as long as it’s the tree side of you that sits in silence
I don't mind talkative hairdressers if they have something interesting to say. Doesn't mean I have to contribute unless I want to
To the hosts that prevent me from leaving: Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom *proceeds to bathroom, then suddenly beelines for front door sprinting*
This needs more sections. Cats, fish, and plants obviously also count as friends.
I don't want to make small talk but I don't want to be rude...
Yeah, having no social life really sucks *proceeds to have a fabulous dance party with my tiny plants* I'm definitely not having fun at all
I spend it trying to not interrupt anyone and then not seeing any of the conversation
Lol part of a group chat? What with myself? What group are you on about?
Why do I suddenly feel uncomfortable? Maybe because that extrovert is younger than me and shouldn’t be the braver or more experienced one in social situations?
I'm absolutely jacked in my imagination too. I constructed a full on fake scenario last nite about an apocalypse happening at school and I saved everyone and punched a zombie so hard it's head discombobulated.
ahah but did you throw anyone out the window? then you would have gotten to use the words defenestration and discombobulated in the same sentence!! Life goaals!
Load More Replies...Consecutive days of social interactions? I'm impressed. I haven't had one this week.
The friend I made four years ago I don’t keep in contact with, because I didn’t have a phone then and the chances of meeting your summer camp/homeschool field trip friend is slim
Agree. The better word may be “asocial” in the sense of not being social or not seeking out company.
Load More Replies...On a side note, I really don't think that this encounter ended well for this shark.
it probably didnt orcas are known for hunting sharks for fun
Load More Replies...Ah, it’s just a little mayo on the burger I obviously wanted plain. It’s alright. If you could bring me some napkins to wipe it off that would be lovely :) and yeah, a little undercooked, but meat is meat. Can’t faint due to low protein
As a socially anxious ambivert I relate to most of these
I feel like I've seen this post with the exact same memes on it three times.
I once heard somewhere, that there is no such thing as an introvert by nature. The premise is: humans by nature are social beings and biologically are designed to be in groups. But humans also need to feel safe and loved (or minimum accepted). If this need is not met (regardless of the reasons) humans tend to extricate from other humans (aka introvert). So IF humans feel safe and loved and accepted in a group and don't feel the need to be in high alert/looking out for harmful people or situations/have to alter their self for the groups sake, then they will always choose other humans as opposed to being alone. I find this premise very interesting, but of course I am not an expert in behaviour science or biology, so this post is just for fellow pandas as an shared idea, not something I strongly believe in and will guard with my whole strength ;)
History, my own and world history, has taught me that a wild animal is potentially less dangerous than other people.
Load More Replies...I’m an extroverted introvert, which basically means I act very extroverted but I have a social battery and need to recover from leaving the house.
OK, BP: you've DONE self-pitying introverts. Done 'em to death. Now give them a rest, OK? Their self-involved drama--like ALL self-involved drama--has worn thin.
As a socially anxious ambivert I relate to most of these
I feel like I've seen this post with the exact same memes on it three times.
I once heard somewhere, that there is no such thing as an introvert by nature. The premise is: humans by nature are social beings and biologically are designed to be in groups. But humans also need to feel safe and loved (or minimum accepted). If this need is not met (regardless of the reasons) humans tend to extricate from other humans (aka introvert). So IF humans feel safe and loved and accepted in a group and don't feel the need to be in high alert/looking out for harmful people or situations/have to alter their self for the groups sake, then they will always choose other humans as opposed to being alone. I find this premise very interesting, but of course I am not an expert in behaviour science or biology, so this post is just for fellow pandas as an shared idea, not something I strongly believe in and will guard with my whole strength ;)
History, my own and world history, has taught me that a wild animal is potentially less dangerous than other people.
Load More Replies...I’m an extroverted introvert, which basically means I act very extroverted but I have a social battery and need to recover from leaving the house.
OK, BP: you've DONE self-pitying introverts. Done 'em to death. Now give them a rest, OK? Their self-involved drama--like ALL self-involved drama--has worn thin.
