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As our society evolves, we realize that some things we considered normal didn’t necessarily mean they were right. At some point, women didn’t have any rights and people were kept as slaves, but eventually some people pointed out that we should change it and now these things are completely unacceptable even if they happen.

By that logic, there are things now we consider normal that we eventually won’t. Reddit users shared some of the things that society still doesn’t question but they find creepy and it might be that they are the only ones to think that, or it could be they are onto something.

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“What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) When people document (video record or take a photo or write an article) themselves or other people when helping the impoverished, especially those videos of influencers on Youtube vlogging and ‘helping’ the homeless, showing their faces and stuff. BS and creepy for me. If you help, just help, no need to let others know.

infj_rbs , Joe Green Report

Natalie H
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They’re not helping to be helping. They’re doing this for their image.

Emiloy
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, and because they’re focused on themselves instead of what others want/need, the “help” they push on people can be intrusive, not useful, or even harmful.

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StrangeOne
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all homeless and vulnerable people want to be recorded like that. Some may be hiding from dangerous people and don't want to be found. That should be on the minds of anyone putting a camera in random people's faces. I know it can happen anywhere, but when it's directed/targeted at someone and they're being surprised with an unsolicited interview on top of that, it can put them in a difficult situation. Some may just not want to even come across as ungrateful and act okay with it. Like, what do you do if you're in that situation. I don't even like it when the news teams go to soup kitchens and film all the guests eating there. Not all homeless people are out in plain view on the streets. Most try to be discreet and hide, blend in with everyone else in public. There's resources out there and they may be working on trying to pick themselves up out of a tough bind.

Emma S
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

💯 They could be runaways and have escaped domestic violence. They probably don't want their abusive ex or parents to see a video of them online showing where they are. Even if they're not, no-one wants to be recorded at the lowest point in their life to be shown around for entertainment. Only egotistical attention seekers who want the world to tell them how wonderful they are do this.

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John Bell
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I especially hate when rich assholes promote some charity they founded and want donations. F**k you Rock

Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, who's Rock, in this context? I think I know who you're talking about, but I'm not sure

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Donna Leslie
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely agree, but hopefully the videos being out there encourage people who don't normally give, to give in the hope that they'll get lucky and be rewarded for it. Also, it's definitely getting other 'attention loving' people to give wads of cash to the less fortunate, however f****d up their reasoning is, at least the impoverished are benefitting from their showy performance.

Michelle A
Community Member
3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please ask the beneficiaries if they wish to be on camera.

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Gina Babe
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I give blood and post that I'm doing it to bring awareness to it. I don't do it for credit. I hope it makes someone think, "I really haven't donated in a while..."

BrownTabby
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is not the same thing as shoving a camera in the face of the person who is receiving the blood.

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tuzdayschild
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I'm starving and you give me food, I don't care what your motivation is.

LapCat
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As the saying goes… the most rewarding and noble way for charity is to do it so not even the left hand knows what the right hand is doing.

Maggie Dinzler Shaw
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except that now with larger scale issues, it is not like giving to your neighbor quietly, it is about showcasing a need and inviting people to help.

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Sheila Voigt
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. This way I know where my money goes when I donate to people like @murphslife or to Travis!

Alan Williams
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can understand this if they are trying to promote a charity but it is not nice when done simply to gain clicks.

Maggie Dinzler Shaw
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see nothing wrong with basically saying, I helped, would you like to join me?. Many books have been written by people who got invoilved and they inspired others. So for some, it might be bragging, but for others it documents the effects of volunteer work.

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    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Beauty Pageants for young kids.

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    Curly potato
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely revolting. Just watch Little Miss Sunshine

    TotallyNOTaFox
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think a lot of people consider those "normal"

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The type of people who find it funny when child actors in movies say very explicit sexual stuff

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Child beauty agents should be banned globally. They are vile, creepy, and flat out exploitative.

    Phoebe Stein
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disgusting. I've seen a like, 6-year-old girl dance suggestively on stage with her dad on toddlers in tiaras or something. They were wearing borderline lingerie.

    Fluffy mommy panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That not even right that sexualize your own kid and I don't mean to sound werid or creeping that asking someone to hurt your kid. Not only that your letting people look at them. When you are suppose to be protecting them. And you are an awful parent

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    Amy Taylor
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They absolutely disgust me. The parents claim it helps them with self esteem. Tell me again how forcing them to wear fake hair, fake teeth, fake nails, get spray tanned, waxed, and dressing like older women is helping them love themselves???

    Faramir10
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually don't watch these shows, but I did watch one. Three year old girl didn't want to go on stage, but her mother wasn't taking no for an answer. Disgusting.

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    LeeAnne B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a showcase for the depraved. Putting little girls in make-up and costumes. Let them be kids.

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    #3

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Dress coding kindergarteners Who looks at a 5 year old in a tank top and thinks sexual thoughts to the point the 5 year old has to change?!?!?! F*****g gross.

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    Hecate DeMort
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see the point of having a set of clothing rules, mainly so they are wearing clothes for the correct weather and that they can play in. But that is all.

    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Youngest child's school called & said bring other clothes She was in 2nd grade. She had very long legs & torso -hard to find clothes that fit. She was wearing leggings, & a tank top with a loose knit top over it that had cut outs. Was told leggings were against dress code because "they molded girls bodies inappropriately for their age (elementary). 1st, that's all that fit her. 2nd, when you buy her clothes, you can decide what she wears. 3rd, I'm her parent - I decide what is or isn't appropriate. 4th, if some person thinks her pants are giving them "bad" thoughts they are sick! "Her sweater has cut outs. No spaghetti straps allowed. Needs to change " She has a tank with spaghetti straps UNDER a loose knit sweater top!. Principal backed me up saying those rules were for older kids wearing torn, ripped clothing, strapless shirts, short shorts, etc. Not for little kids!

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got a personal aversion against leggings as trousers, but only because women in my family are on the curvy side and look very "exposed" with them and nothing else on. I won't let my twins or my stepdaughter get used to wearing just leggings at a young age, when they could just wear a dress or skirt over them, or just wear shorts or trousers instead. This way, I won't have an uncomfortable discussion why leggings aren't okay anymore, when they turn 12 and pile on womenly fat cushions like I did. I won't tell other people what their children should wear, though. This is just my rule, made from my own experience as a very embarrassed teenager, when I was told by a classmate they could see my underwear through my leggings and guess the colour. I just don't want my children to be embarrassed like that.

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    Deborah B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't have to be dirty - sometimes there are health and safety requirements. If you're in NZ or Australia in the summer, then you don't want a kid to be playing outside in a tank top, because they're going to get burned. My primary school dress code said no sleeveless outfits. It also required all children to have a sun hat during summer months, and no flip-flops, because they were a trip-hazzard in the playground. Sandals fine, barefeet fine, but no flipflops.

    Hecate DeMort
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That makes complete sense as well. Wear clothing for the weather and having a spare set that fit the extreme weather just incase the child is wearing the wrong clothes for the day - or if its in the UK send them in with a raincoat no matter what the weather is at the start of the day.

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    Curry on...
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or think a 5 year old boy is a sexual harasser because he kissed a 5 year old girl on the cheek.

    An Unpopular Opinion.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet the world is highly messed up and people do look at children and think that sort of thing

    Claire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who? Pedophiles. Makes me sick to even think that people like that exist.

    Amy Taylor
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I threw an epic sht fit on my daughter's elementary school...it's August in Southern CA, well over 100 degrees and she was wearing a tank top to school. They called me to bring a T-shirt and I asked why and they said they "didn't want the boys to give her unwanted attention" Ummmmmm....WHAT??? I told her that perhaps they should teach the boys that sexualizing girls is really unacceptable, shitty behavior and they should be able to wear a simple tank top in extreme heat without being punished for it. Then I hung up on her. She didn't call back, lol

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    #4

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Telling young girls to cover up when male family members are visiting. That has never say right with me

    shes_got_a_point , Ian Sane Report

    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A better option. Stop inviting Uncle Andrew to the house.

    G M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this a thing now that Uncle Andrew means pedophile? If not can we make it so so the Duke of York‘s actions are never forgotten?

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    Ele V
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Cause that's exactly what we need in 2022. Young girls/women to feel ashamed of their bodies and feel responsible for every creep's sick behaviour around them... Just f*ck off already

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cover up girls, even the "nice" family members may have an agenda.

    AliJanx
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't walk around my house without a bra on, if there are males present other than my husband. Even if it's just me and my son, I'll wear my bra under my pajamas. I ask my husband & son to wear a t-shirt and cover up their briefs when walking around the house, too, if me and daughters are around. To me, it's respectful, but I'm very old-fashioned that way.

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    Bluebrains
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    literally. The ammount of times this has happened to me is kind of disgusting. They're family. It shouldn't make a difference. And when it does, that should be adressed with them, not me.

    Dirk Sanchez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet guys will have their balls hanging out of their boxers and don't care

    TKA
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is fine actually. I am a female and my teen niece had short running shorts on and I could see her who ha, it made me uncomfortable, I nicely and indiscreetly told her so she could cover up. Now our teen daughter wears the same type of shorts and we nicely ask her to change if people are coming over. Just something that wouldn’t make others feel uncomfortable..

    Emie N.
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    3 years ago

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    But why should it make you uncomfortable? If it makes people uncomfortable then they are the ones with the problem, not the girls wearing the clothes. Why are you sexualizing a child?

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    BonnyDK
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a relative tells a girl to cover up they know more about that male relative and what they are capable of than you do. It is time to protect the child at the cost of that relative being in your life. No matter. And show them the facts that clothing has nothing to do with it. It's a predatory thing. Protect the child. Period.

    BonnyDK
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And just for the facts it is not always a male.

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    LadyVischuss
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what you get when you let your boys grow up with the "boys will be boys" mentality. It doesn't change when they become men. Teach your boys to control themselves around girls and don't make the girls ashamed of their bodies. Don't let your girls grow up thinking that it's their fault if they get abused because of what they were wearing. Put the blame where it belongs, on the boys. Girls have raging horm

    Curry on...
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell the male visitors they'll lose an eye if they overstep their bounds.

    Marianne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I feel uncomfortable with my guests seeing my child like they are normally dressed at home, I would reconsider letting those people into my home.

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, there's "alone at home clothes", like that one very hot summer when I only wrapped a silk scarf around my boobs because I couldn't stand an actual shirt, and clothes that are fine to wear in public, like shorts and a tank top. When we were young (primary school age), my siblings and I regularly walked around in just underwear in our house, that doesn't mean we wouldn't have put on "proper" clothes if our friends were coming over!

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    #5

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Tickling that doesn't stop at the victims request.

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    alias D.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More than torture for people (myself including) with heart conditions this bs can ACTUALLY hurt us

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    Cecily Holland
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about don’t touch me at all without asking

    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand being tickled

    Mokayokok
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Tickling can overwhelm the nervous system, causing actual, if temporary, paralysis, Alan Fridlund, Ph. D., associate professor in the department of psychological and brain sciences at the University of California, told Vice. And just because the person being tickled is laughing, doesn't mean they're enjoying it."

    alias D.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about cardiovascular defects such as Brugada syndrome?

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    Mosheh Wolf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While tickling is known to be enjoyable, so are many other types of physical contact. No physical contact is OK after the recipient has requested that it stop.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone knows tickling my feet will end in a bloody nose. I don't try but it happens cos of my reflexes. I hate being tickled, too, so I will not fight the urge.

    Katiekat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My older brother did that to me for several years; I'm younger by 11 years. It stopped the day I leaned back and socked him between the legs. It's bullying, it's torture, and it's a power play. I just happened to land a lucky punch that showed more power. He never did it again, but I hated it. Still love him, and he's lucky I do and forgave him. However, if anyone comes up behind me or touches me unexpectedly, I am violent and never sorry. Survival skill.

    Memere
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. It's abuse, pure & simple. I was tickled constantly as a child by a cousin & none of the adults ever made him stop. I'm 70 now & still don't like being touched by anyone other than my husband, son, and immediate family. I also went no contact with the cousin years ago, and I hope I never see him again.

    Marie Claire Lafreniere
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m super ticklish if I ask you to stop you stop. The fact that my physical reaction to tickling is to laugh does NOT mean I am enjoying it, even less so when the words STOP are coming out of my mouth.

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    #6

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Reality tv shows.

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    Diana Deluxe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always wondered why it's called "Reality"

    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they'd need a reality check once in a while

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    Mokayokok
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a lot of photoshop going on - A. LOT.

    Deborah Harris2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing how making a sex film can start your whole family into a rolling ball of fame making half of them millionaires

    Mokayokok
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1/2 of them? All those assholes are multimillionaires

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    Aunt Messy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More plastic than a Tupperware party.

    Mark Fuller
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To this day I still don't actually know who this lot are. And I'm proud.

    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, I know who they are and would recognise them (however I'm not obsessed with them I just know of them)

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    Curly potato
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely agree, but I gotta admit I can get really into them... (Though never anything like the Kardashians, I think I'd rather scrape my face with a cheese grater)

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just another comedy with fake entitled people, fake faces, fake bodies exploiting themselves & their children.

    Ozymandias73
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get them out of social EVERYTHING!

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    #7

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Telling little kids(like 2-10), "aw is that your little girlfriend/boyfriend?". Like a hard stop, no. Creepy and disgusting. No matter the context.

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't go as far as saying it's "sexualizing children" but I will say it's programming their minds to think a boy and girl can't just be friends.

    Claire
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. I think it is taking it a bit too far with "sexualizing kids" -- I think most of the time it really just means that they are good friends/very close and it is kind of sweet. But it is good to teach kids that a boy and a girl can be just friends and that's it.

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    Lisa H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happened with me and my male friend as a child. Now he's happily married to another man. Joke's on them!

    sapphoscousin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    then when theres a gay kid whos 15 and in love with someone theyre “too young to know”

    Whitefox
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it depends on how its said. Kids can have friends that are boys and that are girls and this would make them their boy friend or girl friend.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but it's not going to be long before they know the difference between friend and boyfriend/girlfriend. My daughter has had friends who were boys and things got pretty awkward for them when their peers would start making comments about them being boyfriend/girlfriend and they started to feel uncomfortable hanging around each other. It's happened a few times because she tends to get along with boys more than girls. She has no other feelings towards them that goes past just friends. But then people imply more is going on the friendships end. That is really sad.

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    Richard Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't have to be about sex. it could just be about friendship.

    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a friend who was a boy when I was around 6 years old, we spent a lot of time together and thankfully my parents didn't ask me stuff like that about my friendship with him

    Evelien Stijger Martens
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't get it, smakl children do sometimes have a boy/girlfriend, wirhout ever sexualizing it, just liking each ither very mutch. They can even have a cruch on someone. I was in love with two boys, nothing wrong there.

    Jan Gardner
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once I asked my now grown son, when he was in 3 year old preschool if a little girl standing by him was the friend "Jennifer" he had been telling me about. His response was: "No, we're just sleeping together". Nearly threw a clot until teacher quit laughing and explained their nap pads were side by side. Children are very literal.

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    #8

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) I’ve had male teachers and staff call me “good girl” after doing a task for them. Apparently this is a way some men say Thankyou to girls. And its f*****g weird and creepy everytime. A simple thanks would suffice.

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    Diana Deluxe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't treat women like dogs I say. "Good girl" what the actual f**k.

    Metaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's so true! Or you can treat people the same, saying just like to your dog "awww, who's a good boy? ☺️"

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    Con O Cuinn
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to respond "good man" or "good woman" to a lot of things, don't know if that's the same. Might be an Irish thing. Sometimes "good woman yourself" for good measure

    Monday
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I don't see the issue either, as long as they're doing it for everyone.

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    StrangeOne
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that. Speak to women properly or don't speak to us at all.

    Kamara L
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoot it back, “good boy” lol

    Jeni
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a guy “tsssssst!!!” me in anger recently …like the exact same cue Caesar (the dog whisperer) gives to rebellious dogs. The context was we are both search and rescue volunteers doing wellness checks on folks without power after hurricane Fiona- and I had a rapport going with a lady we were checking on. He interrupted me with this absurd noise. I was embarrassed because it was in front of her, so after as we walked up her dark driveway back to the truck, I told him he gets one “tsssst” and he’d used it up. He was genuinely confused.

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you explain to him why him treating you that way was not okay?

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    Memere
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a guy at work say that to me once. I responded "actually, in my real life, I'm NOT." Shut him up, lol.

    Beeps
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watched a news report the other day where a 14 year old male was referred to as “a young man” and a two 20 year old females as “girls.”

    olx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and "thanks sweetheart" like if ur not gonna keep the same mood with the boy next to me then what are you even doing

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In contexts where you wouldn't say 'Good boy' don't say 'good girl'. If it's said to a grown woman, it comes across as patronising at best.

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    #9

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Influencers' toxic positivity on Instagram.

    Hexo_Micron , Dziubi Steenbergen Report

    Federico Guerrero-Isaza
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever I hear the word "Influencer" I think of the word "Influenza."

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    Diana Deluxe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell yeah be grumpy once in a while

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can''t upvote this enough. Remember the good old days when people got famous for actually being talented at something? I've been busting my a*s for decades as a film and TV makeup artist. Companies used to sponsor us all the time due to our connection with celebrities and the shows and movies we were doing. Now when we request sponsorships they ask how many followers we have. It's infuriating. Especially since we all supported them when they were all starting out and promoting the hell out of them. They are giving HUGE contracts to "beauty influencers" and ignoring us now.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not just insta but youtubers, too. Especially when it comes to the urban explore, ghost hunting fake ones who love to call out the people calling out all over Twitter and Youtube over petty drama, and their viewers over the most minor constructive criticisms. The amount of people Omargosh, James The Fam, and others have alienated is astounding how they can all preach positivity only in the fanbase but commend and encourage bullying.

    Bored_Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad just died, YAY!!! /sarcasm

    Maisey Myles
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just influencers. Who came up with that idiotic concept

    Wheeskers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Insta who? Oh, it's an app. Didn't care even a little bit enough to download that.

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    #10

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) People talking about Jesus Christ like they just ran into him at the store.

    HeinzThorvald , Rob Swystun Report

    Nenya
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get this.. You can chat him up all you want in church, but if you’re doing it in the streets, you’re ‘mental’… Why is that?

    Mrs.Pugh
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what the church is for. Chatting Jesus and his father up. If you do it in the streets and run up to people like "Jesus is coming! He's real!! Pray and repent for your sins! Don't masturbate!!!!!!" Then run off screaming, you look like you just escaped an asylum. It's just not socially normal??? To preach god in the streets imo. You look like a crackhead.

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    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure i just did, he was behind me at the checkout

    Sydnie Laney
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    true, he is our lord and our savior, but I agree, we should talk good things about him though

    hwygonowski
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not "our" but yours. There are a lot of people that dont believe in your b******t.

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    Waite Forit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, it was at the gas station.

    Chloe Hagoort
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know that we do this as Christians because we have an AMAZING true relationship with him as his brothers and sisters through his death on the cross? We can come to him for anything and we are shown his will for us through the bible and the Holy Spirit.

    zak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus built my hotrod. It's a love affair. Mainly Jesus, and my hotrod.

    Autumn Artemis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every time I see anything related to Christians on BP I feel like I’m walking into a burning building in the comment section Imao

    Zina Monceaux
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or like they know him personally “Jesus wouldn’t like that”

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    #11

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) People making instagrams for their babies and making captions as if the baby were writing it

    fuma_puma , energepic.com Report

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be cute if done in a little personal photo album, old-skool fashion, that the family keep. Online it's definitely icky.

    Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know people who do the first one and I prefer it. They share photos online with friends who are long distance, but it's strictly friends.

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    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exploiting your own children. What's wrong with you people???

    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A desperate scream for attention, that's all.

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's only acceptable if you do it for your pet.

    Onion Cutting Ninja
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah, dis is bewy gwoss. downt do dis. is bad. goo goo ga ga.

    Ellen Woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or their dog………omg. No one cares what your dog “thinks”.

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    #12

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) When you’re chillin’ with your cat or dog at night with no one else home and they suddenly alert and look super-alarmed like they heard something.

    nautius_maximus1 , Alan Levine Report

    TheAquarius1978
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea, mine did this a few days a go, they where playing and sudently they just stopped and started looking at a wall almost like in transe, creeped the c**p out of me.

    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read about a cat staring at the wall, later the owner discovered a hornet nest behind. Listen for the buzz, just in case.

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    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My late dog let me know that a shelf was going to fall of the wall minutes before it did. I guess she heard the lose gravel in the drilled holes? She stared at it for a few minutes and barked.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's only their invisible friends. The other night two of my dogs shot up from sleeping and watched something move from the living room door into the kitchen, both their heads moving at the same time, both wagging . I almost pooped myself.

    TheAquarius1978
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what freaks the heel out of me, here's the thing, Im all about Logic and science, but exoterical s**t scares the hell out of me, and there is a superstition here, that cats and dogs can see " spirits ", and yes i know its b******t, and yes it still scares the f**k out of me....

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    The Queen Of Upper Butt Crack
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to me years ago when I was babysitting. The man was RCMP and the RCMP dog lived at their house. The kids were in bed and the dog got up stood at the top of the basement stairs hackles raised and started growling.

    Mokayokok
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that makes my b******e pucker, especially if all 3 kitties go on what looks like high alert.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lived in haunted homes before and some of the behaviours I've seen in our pets creeped me out. Me and my mom were getting ready to go out with the dog. The big foyer was right next to the stairs to the 2nd floor. She started barking towards the ceiling and intensely staring, and whimpering like she was scared and alarmed. We saw nothing around us. I wasn't about to go up there. My mom thought it was paranoia from a past experience of being frightened by a low flying hot air balloon, as since then when outside she would keep watch of the sky. But we were still inside the house and she never did that before. Other times, in the same house, our cat would purr and wiggle around like she was being pet.

    Minath
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call it "looking for ghosts".

    Jo Gabriel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know full well that the cat knows exactly what it's doing, the arsehole!!! Lol, i love my kitties.

    Sydnie Laney
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well they heard something we didnt im thankful for what my pets notice it gives me warnings, like a big storm that would set off a bunch of powerlines and knock down trees, my animals wouldnt let me out in the woods that day and im thankful, even if the storm wasnt there yet it was startin to rain, but i seem to have a better sense of "smell" for some reason I can smell rain and smoke before its their, my pets don't seem bothered or acknoledge it

    Laura Lett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I trust my cats more than some people i know.

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    #13

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) People standing next to or behind you when they can just wait or give you a bit more space. I hate going to airports or any other public line and trying to leave space in front of me and the person behind me just shuffles closer trying to get me to move. Trust me, you pushing me to move forwards isn’t going to make the line move any faster. It just makes it more congested and it’s weird imo

    chasethekt , Jocelyn Kinghorn Report

    Beeps
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, your comment has just given me a brilliant idea: dear fellow pandas, please, let’s all agree that next time this happens to any of us, we’ll very loudly say: “ARE YOU TRYING TO PICK MY POCKETS OR WHAT????”

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    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you touch someone while queuing then you have Failed Queuing and should have to resit the whole queue.

    Memere
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never liked people getting to close to me in line, it really makes me nervous. And I've got a little trick I use in grocery stores & anywhere I use a shopping cart - once I'm at the checkout stand, I move up beside my cart, or I put my cart behind me!

    DeoManus Argentem
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol! I thought everybody did this! Pull the cart behind you so you can unload it onto the conveyor belt, then pull it in front of you once the person in front of you is done (and you're now at the payment terminal). Then you have your groceries on the belt, so the person behind you has no reason to advance because they need to unload their own stuff onto the conveyor behind yours!

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    Diana Deluxe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think people give each of more personal space since COVID though

    Memere
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sure hope so. Social distancing is probably the only thing I liked about the lockdowns.

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    InvincibleRodent
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hoped this one thing, the keeping of a fairly large distances in lines, would breach the containment of "strictly COVID-behaviors", and bleed over into just... normal behavior. I so dearly hoped it would stay, and I'm so sad that it didn't.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh. The worst. Then if you have to back up you don't see them there and you bump right into them. They still don't move, just stare at you. It's so creepy. Always has to be an old man, too. Like, WTF?

    PattyK
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s partly a cultural thing. Americans want more personal space than people from some other cultures.

    MarieL
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The concept of "personal space" varies from culture to culture.

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    #14

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Every company creating an ecosystem requiring my home address and credit card and my birthday just to listen to some music or use some software. Not a shred of my identity is unsold at this point.

    Broosevelt , Oregon Department of Transportation Report

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't even apply for a job without having to make an account on their website first.

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, needing to sign in with a password just to browse on every single website.

    Memere
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, this is too normal now. And this is also why I laugh til it hurts when I see all the anti-vaccine c**p about "microchips" in the vaccine here in the U.S. Our government doesn't need to "implant" chips in anyone, they've got everything they need to track us. Social security #, drivers license, cell phones, credit/debit cards. Sheesh.

    DJR
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I've created fake online identities for my children. Microsoft doesn't need their personal info for them to be able to save a minecraft game.

    Upil
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Theres no such thing as privacy no more in this internet era. Hell, even my bank mobile app asks to use my phone camera, like wth do you do with the cam? You wanna know how do i look like while im crying looking at my account balance?

    Edurne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely agree, and I refuse to use any app, site or service that requires that much information

    Gina Babe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work at a dispensary and many people don't want to give me their information, I'm like believe me, they already have it.

    JJ
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the "Free TRIAL" Offer. "Surrender your credit card now and you will get 1 month free...cancel at any time." Does anything rely on human laziness more than the 30 day risk free trial?

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    #15

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) I think it's weird that most couches don't come with washable cushion covers. Everyone finds that normal, but they would think it's weird if someone just slept on a bare mattress without ever putting a sheet on it. When in reality it's exactly the same thing. I bought a couch with cushion covers you can take off and put in the washing machine for that reason.

    runningamuck , vszybala. Report

    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is very difficult to find them. I got one but it took a long time to find it

    Mokayokok
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I agree, can I have the kitty? Look at that little face, I want to rub that belly! ❤

    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lived in a few different countries and never had a couch that didn't have zip off washable covers. Even though we don't have pets there is always the possibility of spills or infant visitors accidents.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's couch covers but they're a pain to keep straightened on the couch and I don't particularly find them comfortable to relax on. It's like when the mattress sheet corners start sliding off and you have to fix it.

    G M
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couch pillows as well. Ever tried to wash those things? They take a good 72 hours to dry.

    Christopher Trott
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was the biggest selling point when I bought my couch at IKEA and the next thing I did was buy a spare cover.

    Rosie Bannister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an Ikea sofa that is nearly twenty years old. Bought two sets of covers at the time and wash one whilst the other is in use (different colours for spring/summer and autumn/winter). Frame is still great so last year i got an upholsterer to replace the cushion pads and found a company that did replacement Ikea covers so now have beautiful 'new sofa', which is much admired.

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    Waite Forit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I made my own covers. it was fairly easy, and I have almost no skill in sewing.

    The Disabled Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sofas used to be made with removable cushion covers when things were built to last. They fit well before and after a wash.

    Kamara L
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven’t seen a couch without em, so this one stumped me.

    Aisling Raye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. The post confused me and the comments have made me think about every couch I've ever owned or sat on or saw in a furniture store. I can't think of a single one that didn't have removable covers.

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    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given my sister still (at 23) is known as the Crumby monster, that would have been a good thing to have growing up!

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    #16

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) "what no hug?" When saying goodbye to a person I'd never shown interest in touching

    gottarunfast1 , Bradford Fults Report

    Emiloy
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    3 years ago

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    zak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Said with a smile 🙂, that's how I do it, too.

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    Jeni
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This. Omg. I was a fan of the finger guns WAY before Covid. When I get unwanted hugs I have to resist the urge to slither out of the embrace, right to the ground like a toddler pretending to be a noodle.

    DJR
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why resist the urge? Non-consentual physical contact is never ok.

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    Katiekat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Correct, no hug." And stare at them, standing my ground. Don't act entitled. I am more than happy to call your bluff. And if you do move in for a hug, I'm one of those who will put my hand on your chest and stiff-arm you.

    Vix Spiderthrust
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an old-fashioned guy. And by "old-fashioned" I mean not tactile. And by "not tactile" I mean be happy if you get a handshake.

    Just Another Girl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t like to be touched. So, no. No hug.

    BananaStrings
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a fan of ALL the hugging these days. Too much. Perfect example: Two girlfriends introduce their guys to each other. The next time they meet, these two guys hug hello. Ugh. Bro hugs when they barely know each other. So weird. Everyday greeting hugs are reserved for my family and close friends. Don’t misunderstand me—I’ll hug a stranger or mere acquaintance in a time of need or celebration, just not during a simple hello or goodbye. IMHO

    Pizzagirl 91
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does depend on the chemistry and the circumstances. Like, I used to be in a drama group, we had to get physical in plays, you couldn't just go "Nope, not hugging HIM" when you were Romeo and he was your "cousin" etc. So we all hugged hello and goodbye. But with a friend of about 8 months, who is the mother of a child from my twins' daycare class, whom we started meeting for playdates, and who I got on really well with from the start - we only started hugging a month ago, because usually we're trying to get the children settled or packed up, and would already have greeted each other 5min before we'd have our arms free. If you don't want to hug, that's fine, but it's not one size fits all.

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    $enna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For this Covid had been a blessing for me. No more awkward hugs and mandatory kissing on the cheek

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually told someone "no" once and they were so offended. And then it's like, "so you'd rather this very obvious awkward hug I'd rather not give willingly than no hug at all?"

    Shayda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I had that. Last year I went on a date with a guy, I asked him out so when I met him and realized that we weren't really compatible I stayed since I asked him. He was constantly trying to touch/get close to me while I was awkward and keeping to myself. I involuntarily cringed when he tried to touch my shoulders to show he was good at giving massages. And he asked for a hug at the end and I just shuffled over and gave a quick hug. It ended in mutual ghosting lol

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    #17

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Asking a couple when they plan on getting pregnant, or a couple’s unsolicited sharing they are trying to get pregnant. I feel gross every time.

    ice_cld , Quinn Dombrowski Report

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's nothing wrong with someone telling you they are trying for a baby. I'm not the type of person who asks people if they are trying to get pregnant either.

    alias D.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Martha it’s been a long time no see did you know we’ve been having sex for the past five weeks trying to get pregnant you didn’t want to know well too f***ing bad(sarcasm increases)

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    the quickening
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How it is socially acceptable to tell your parents, friends and whonot you're baking creamy pies with your partner every chance you get is beyond me lol. (Am joking. Mostly. But it IS what instantly comes to my mind. Am a woman.)

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Oh ... Oh no I'm not having cream pies anymore. /s

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    T. Unnamable
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I a prude in that I don't want to hear about or even think about other's sex lives? Maybe, but...

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally don't think so. I don't like hearing about it either. It's just too personal. I don't want some random thought coming in my head 10pm "Well, I guess Shannon and her husband are getting it on right now. Wonder if this is the night they get lucky and Shannon will be knocked up by tomorrow." Gross.

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    DeeDee M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or when they say "we're pregnant." Like no, "I'M PREGNANT"

    Kellie Jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just been to my sisters baby shower and was asked by 5 different people when I am having kids. And when I said I won’t be - every single one asked why! It’s a choice fro me but some people it isn’t and it could have upset someone! Also - you have nothing else to ask me but about my uterus? Sad

    Kona
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes tell me about it!! Like having a child or not is really none of their business! You after all are in charge of your body, and people shouldn't try to change what you do with it. Hope it's gotten better for you since then

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    Carole G.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, thanks for the visual : (

    Fluffy mommy panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It none of your business and parents should not be pushy.

    Marianne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never share that I'm trying for a baby. What if it takes a long time? What if I have miscarriages? I don't want the people around me constantly checking on me like "Well are you pregnant yet?"

    Blazej Kowalczyk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someone told me they are trying for a baby I would immediately start asking detailed questions about their sex - positions, frequency etc. just to make them feel awkward. Hey! You started the topic!

    Moses Dikmen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminded me one of the most awkward conversations I had. I was a 25 years old guy at that time. I ran into this late 30s female colleague in the elevator. We were not even close. Just to have some small talk, I asked how her weekend was. Rest of the conversation was as follows: - her: I’m soo tired, I barely slept any. - me: I know, right? Being in academic life is hard. You never get a break from research, it’s always on your mind. No weekend breaks. - her: no no not that. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant. These few days are particularly very important. We had to try many things. Even the position is important, we are trying to do everything by the book. - me: 😵‍💫😵‍💫😶🤐 Ps: when she had the baby, we were constantly listening about it. She had the baby’s pictures printed on her mug, mousepad, pen, calendar etc etc…

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    #18

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) The whole "we're all family here" at the workplace. It's like some weird brainwashing to get you to enjoy your job more than you should. Like, no, you're not my family. I'm here to do work and get paid, and that's the only reason I'm here.

    Ok_Tax7195 , Mark Anderson Report

    MedusaWasBeautiful
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes work romances more awkward.

    LadyVischuss
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're all family until something goes wrong and then you're thrown under the bus. I don't do that if a member of my family makes a mistake. I learned early that corporate America has no heart. The major company that I worked for had "early retirement " phases 1 & 2. If you didn't take the deal then the layoffs started. They laid off a middle aged married couple! How cold could they be? Family! Bah

    Sally Close
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So agree. There is NO family in the workplace! Lord and corporate b******t

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the adult equivalent of forcing children to play with other children, regardless what they want.

    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my company is so terrific, why do they have to pay me to work there?

    Ellen Woods
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL, I used to say “I hate my family” just to get a reaction.

    Just A Passing Parrot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, but can we all admit THOSE SPIDERMAN FIGURES ARE SO COOL

    Laura Lett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually run my family business.. My late fil would get mad at me all the time for not doing his way. He was so negative. There is little regret that he died 12 years ago.

    Hollysmom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They say that so they can take advantage of you and you'll feel obligated to comply because "it's family". It just means you will be overworked and under paid.

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    #19

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Family channels. Imagine having to live your entire life on camera, with little to no privacy without being able to consent for it. Also to my knowledge there are no current laws that protect child influencers income like child actors have. If your content can’t exist without your child, it’s their job not yours.

    Dove-of-Valinor , Pixabay Report

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here’s an upvote. I don’t know why someone downvoted you

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm waiting for the kids to get old enough and hearing all the law suits pouring in.

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially the ones who broadcast their adoptions of their kids...or broadcasting when they can't adopt because the countries have child protective laws that won't let them film them without consent since they're two.

    Minath
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the Kardashian family TV show when Kendal and Kylie were really young

    Stephanie Paich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This should be higher. Even if it wouldn't be embarrassing for your kids when they get older, there are some real creeps in the world. I would be careful how frequently you put them online.

    #20

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Open door policies in families. My in-laws just walk in whenever they want and I hate it.

    Storm0963 , Larry Koester Report

    Con O Cuinn
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there was some kind of device that could prevent this. Like some kind of contraption which prevented doors from opening. Someone should invent something like that

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They only walk in if you allow it. Mine did this. It lasted about 24 hours after I moved in. My SIL actually thanked me for knocking on her door first and started instituting the same rule between our houses which are on the same land block

    Waite Forit
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try locking the doors. : - / You are funny in a pathetic kind of way.

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If family is expected, that's fine. Otherwise, love you and f**k off!

    Tara L.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I keep my door locked & my in laws do not have a key.

    Sammie 19
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone loves Raymond vibes

    AliJanx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. They must call before they come. Period.

    Potater tot
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg that’s literally what “Everybody Loves Raymond” is about!! I watched 3 episodes with my grandma :,)

    Michaela Riedrich
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    2 years ago

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    #21

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Employers rewarding us with 8 hour staff retreat at work where we are expected to share personal info with each other all day. Staff bonding.

    anon0987654321anonn , Juhan Sonin Report

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated the staff bonding days, I purposely got myself killed on a paintball day out so I could spend the rest of the day in the canteen/rest room on site :)

    Omi bub
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try & book holiday the week of team away days. Failing that I call in sick

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    STONECYPHER: Have you ever been to a team seminar, Agent Mulder? MULDER: No, you know unfortunately around this time of year I always develop a severe hemorrhoidal condition.

    Jason Melvil
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True story: I was looking for a job back in the day (almost 20 years ago) and due to my record several companies were interested in me. I was deciding between them so one of them that really wanted me invited me to one of their "special Sundays" where they have stuff out and everyone just get to "chill" and start doing these forced socialization. I told them right then and there that I'm out.

    sassy frass
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would literally quit before I'd partake in that bullsh*t

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So glad this isn't a thing where I work.

    Paul Macdonell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Employers don't understand that in a safe, comfortable and progressive worksite, bonding will occur naturally and will be positive for the employer. Trying to create this bond by such activities with out the environment is just a waste of time and money.

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    #22

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Taking pics of strangers

    Extra_Passage4609 , ☻☺ Report

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Invading the privacy of innocent people, without them knowing...creepy!

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the recent Reddit about the teenager in a supermarket taking a photo of a worker with Down’s syndrome without his knowledge. OP saw her her and told her off

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like so many themes here on BP? Oh, look att this strange woman on the subway.. Oh, look at this bizarre man on the bench.. And so on... Please stop this aswell then!

    Mike Crow
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m taking it that the photo is specifically of another person and not just people in the background?

    Kamara L
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Granted, if deemed necessary for ACTUAL safety or proof, I get it. Otherwise, it’s creepy asf.

    Lisa H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A million times, yes! Looking at you, drone hobbyists!

    SeaLouse
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't actively do it, but sometimes people are in backgrounds. It's weird to try to censor them out. I don't care if I'm in the background of other peoples photos. I'm normal.

    Marianne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And posting the pictures on social media, asking people "Do you know what dress she is wearing? Where can I buy it?" Just go up to the person and ask them nicely. No reason to share their picture without consent.

    Hamilfan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mother does this and she's been called out many times, its quite embarrassing when I'm with her

    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sigh, yes, happens to me all the time. Damned paparazzi.

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    #23

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) The various poses from Instagram models. It's so cringy it actually creeps me out. Especially when their eyes are slightly squinted and their mouth is half open like it's some sort of seductive sexy thing but it's just way off.

    stykface , Skaja Lee Report

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Duck Lip pictures, hilarious, absolutely hilarious.

    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do it all the time taking selfies with my pet ducks

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried imitating that face and ended up looking like someone who just got out of an 18 hour nap

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The duck face!!! UGHHHH And how about the heavily edited photos?? Some of my friends go WAY overboard with the filters. We're in our 50's now...it's okay to age!!

    Tiffi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While at the beach last summer, we watched a woman posing and taking pictures of herself with the gulf waters in the background. She had her phone on a tripod and everything. It was weird and cringy.

    Kamara L
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Men love it, pay for it and hype it up so it’ll never stop, only get worse.

    Jami M. Cox
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look more like real dolls than actual thinking human beings when they pose like that.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish they knew how incredibly stupid they look. Or those filters that make them look totally unnatural & then claim it's all real.

    Daycare Attendant Sun
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the weird dancing, and the annoying overacting for "anime characters" that gets me. Like, stop bobbing with every movement, it's grossly uncanny.

    Moya Satterwhite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lip injections that look like they’ve been punched in the face.

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    #24

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) When people come to your door and knock or ring the bell and then peer in the window.

    tossthisoff6 , Loren Javier Report

    Diana Deluxe
    Community Member
    3 years ago

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    I live 2nd floor

    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No need to down vote Diana. Friendly reminder: downvotes are NOT dislike buttons. Downvoting a comment just because you don't agree = not cool. If a comment gets downvoted, its author will get banned from the site.

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    Waite Forit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm working on a new invention called a "curtain". Please contribute to my Kickstarter campaign.

    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get really close to the window they’re peeping in, and peep back out at them. When they realize your face is right in their grill thru the glass they usually sh*t themselves. I did this to a nosy neighbor once. She screamed & jumped 2 feet in the air 😂😂 You don’t get a free pass to be a peeping Tom just because you knock on my door…

    Ben Ender
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thanks for the image. Now i will have nightmares :)

    Miles Mawyer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened to me at work today. My desk is near an employee entrance, and the windows are tinted to keep people from looking in. I hear a lady knock and look around the corner to see her face squished against the glass trying to look in. WTF do you think the tint is for lady?

    Death Luna99
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why we keep blinds shut, besides keeping the police from looking in as well

    Katiekat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHY would someone ever NOT have a window covering? We had this issue with a tall neighbor; we knew he wasn't creepy and didn't have bad intentions. We still got a valance and covered the window glass. Problem solved.

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who keep knocking/ringing. Dude, if I didnt want visitors 20 knocks ago chance are I don't want them now either

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    #25

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) When people talk with food in their mouth, just chew and talk after, you can barely understand them.

    damnflanders , RichardBH Report

    Bethan Coleman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you are going to tell me I am about to d1e, there is nothing so important that it can't wait for you to finish your mouthful.

    In too many fandoms
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is die censored? Oh it’s not but at the same time BP has such weird censoring things I understand that you “censor” it before them

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    Lorraine R
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or talk on the phone while eating. Stop chewing in my ear.

    the quickening
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OR EAT WITH THEIR MOUTH OPEN. OR OTHERWISE MAKE BIG EATING NOISE.

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or type in all caps in comments sections. It's fine, we can see your comment dear.

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    John Blauvelt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a child, my brothers would purposely slurp their cereal making smacking sounds with mouths agape knowing full well it was the singular thing that sent me over the edge. Rat bastards.

    Evelien Stijger Martens
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Telking and walking, chewing chewingun with thour mouth open. Why do you think i want to see or hear that.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My former FIL! He never shut his mouth when he was eating. He be talking with his mouth full and food would literally fall onto the plate. My 4 year old piped up one time and yelled "Grandpa! Chew with your mouth closed, that's gross!" I couldn't believe my MIL hadn't done anything about that in their 40+ years of marriage.

    Adur Bdur
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever someone is doing it during a phone call I politely tell him, if he could please finish eating and call me later. Than I hang up.

    Daycare Attendant Sun
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I absolutely have to talk, I will cover my mouth and try to push the food into my cheeks like a chipmunk so I don't slur my words.

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    #26

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Getting a phone call from an unknown number

    meemboi_marvelguy , Mussi Katz Report

    Szirra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a firm ignore policy for that.

    zak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, getting a phone call from a known number. 🙃

    JesseyM
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always let those go to voicemail. 9/10 a voicemail was not left.

    Minath
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Google the number rather than answering it. If it's really important they will call back.

    Bob La Capra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes I Google the number while my phone is ringing

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    Daniel Heys
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if it’s someone who needs to actually contact me and i dont have their number saved, they can text me and i’ll know its them

    Balso Steele
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The #4 landline of your transplant surgeons office doesn't have texting to tell you they have a liver for you en route, and calling it back just reroutes to the main switchboard that takes 20 minutes to navigate through 40 different departments, buildings, floors, and office suites.

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    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't tell me who's calling? What are you hiding? Never answer

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a very similar number to Handi Transit. The other day some lady called me 4 times in a span of 10 minutes leaving 3 voice mails. I missed the first 2 of her calls, then I declined the other 2 before blocking the number. On my voice mail greeting I state it's my personal cellphone. Her messages were just her going Hello? ... .. Hello?..... Hellooo? It wouldn't surprise me if Handi Transit has gotten a lot of angry complaints about no one answering their calls. XD. I changed my voice mail greeting to include the Handi Transit number. I understand some people who use the service probably can't comprehend what they're dialing.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember before mobile phones, before cordless phones, before caller ID. You took your life in your hands when you answered the phone, it could be a friend, someone you hate, absolutely anyone - utter chaos!!

    Asswipe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My phone sometimes acts weirdly by vibrating and showing weird combination of numbers. Gladly pressing the red icon on the screen fixes it.

    Tara L.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what voice-mail is for

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    #27

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) My dad used to walk with his fingers around the back of my neck when we were in public. He could bever understand why I squirmed away from that and batted his hand away. It just felt like a power thing, it made me feel small and vulnerable. I see it occasionally in public with guys and their girlfriends and dads with their kids and I always get goosebumps from remembering what that feels like.

    MutedLibrary4253 , heidi schempp fournier Report

    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I’ve done this with my kids, to maintain contact in a crowd, when they were old enough that they didn’t want to be seen holding my hand. Nothing is scarier than losing your child in a crowd. Maybe this was how your dad felt ♥️

    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad did it too. It feels revolting. Like properly, creep-you-out vile.

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    Adira Bennett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get it that most dads who do this mean no harm whatsoever, but having experienced it, I totally agree with OP. The neck is a very sensitive and vulnerable place to be touched and whenever my dad absentmindedly did this, I would instinctively recoil.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dad wise It's a contact thing, nothing creepy at all, he's just holding on to make sure you don't run off or get abducted. Boyfriend wise i've not experienced nor seen it.

    Eileen Barnett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My uncle used to do that it's a power thing and I hate it

    Connie Bonneville
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandpa would do this and squeeze to steer me around. It was a horrible feeling.

    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rested my hand on the back of my kids lower neck (where a Tshirt collar would be) But SQUEEZING & STEERING is NOT OK!!!

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    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just found my old prom photos my mom took in our driveway. This was in 1986 and my then boyfriend (who wound up being an abusive cretin) is grabbing my neck like that. I never noticed until recently.

    Whitefox
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad used to do this in crowds when I was a kid. He could direct me without saying anything. It never bothered me. No one else has ever done it though.

    Rae Osborne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never had any issue with demanding that they hold my hand when in a crowded place like Disney World or in a parking lot. If they were embarrassed then too bad. They all got over it and are living their best lives. Safety trumps feeling embarrassed.

    Onion Cutting Ninja
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friendly reminder that downvotes are NOT dislike. they are to prevent spammers and bots. PLEASE DO NOT DOWNVOTE UNLESS SOMEONE IS BEING HATEFUL, OR IS NOT HUMAN. thank you.

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    #28

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Instagram accounts with nothing but selfies. Hundreds and hundreds of selfies.... It totally creeps me out.

    TobyKeene , Tyler Merbler Report

    Frando Bone
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    self-centered people have no other outlet unfortunately "me me me!!! Look at me!!! I'm eating! I'm walking! I'm twirling for no reason at all!" just go away

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the accounts that post things people create. There is a good purpose to it.

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one wants to see that, give it a rest.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been on instagram, nor visited it

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, on the flip side, it's their account.

    Yay Pandas!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just stay away from Instagram. I've never been on it or looking at it and I'm not missing anything. My life is full enough as it is.

    Tara L.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any social media account where the person has to give a daily summary of every single thing they did. Complete with a daily selfie. It just screams "I'm super insecure!" to me.

    Hollysmom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many self obsessed and self absorbed people who think everyone should want to see those pics or give a f***k about their narcissistic little life.

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    #29

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Dark water... the ocean; a river; lake; even a swimming pool - if I can't see through the water, it's terrifying! edit: I meant **can't** see through it - not can see through it!! I was getting a bit panicky thinking about that dark water as I wrote this!

    the_real_pam_halpert , Ryan McGilchrist Report

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my phobia, I almost blacked out in the cinemas watching Titanic ..seriously :(

    Lance Wedor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet Deborah, Please know there are sane ways to deal with debilitating fears. Really, you don't need to live with them. I got help, and it changed my life for the better. I feel more in control; I get more happiness as a result. You can, too!

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    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here. Add to that dead things underwater. Ran into a missing cow swimming as kid in the river. Just Nope.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not the water,it's whats hiding in the water.

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    zak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My absolute nightmare would be swimming in the open ocean at night. Daytime wouldn't be much better, but still.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah. In deep water in the ocean, from what divers have said, you look down and it's nothing but black. There would need to be something swimming by below to give you perspective how far the twilight zone is below. If you're underwater and you look ahead to your side, then you'll see daylight filtering through.

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    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me it's deep DEEP water in general. I'll happily go on a boat, but, deep down inside there's an uneasiness of what lurks beneath.

    David Zumwalt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Water is terrifying. Boats are a hard no.

    No.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thalassophobia. It's one of my phobias and I won't even get in a pool if I can't see through the water.

    AutumnSong2009
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the same for me as well. I avoid looking at photos taken underwater since it’s honestly scary

    Timbob
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With me it’s water at night. My mind tells me it becomes like molasses when the sun goes down. Will NOT swim at night!

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    #30

    Whisper ASMR. I can't f*****g stand it, it makes me gag and makes my skin crawl. Complete sensory hell.

    berripluscream Report

    Allison B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind ASMR depending on who it is but I hate the eating asmr. That's horrible.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    autonomous sensory meridian response just looked it up for you, something like getting goosebumps x

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    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, there’s a beer commercial on tv where the narrator is just whispering. I don’t get goosebumps, it just gets on my last f*ing nerve.

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soundscapes are awesome. The sound of rain for example is extremely soothing. The sounds frozen lakes make when the ice expands are ethereal. But ASMR is NOT. Especially the whispering is creep material

    Just Jeff
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's sad that you're forced to listen to them... smh

    Stephanie Paich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are a ton of whisper ASMR channels that advertise themselves on youtube. So I very frequently get forced into listening to them. The ads are normally only 5 seconds, so by the time they pop up and I hit mute it's too late.

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    Daria
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thankfully, there are many kinds of ASMR out there for almost any audience ;-)

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had some slime out for the kids to play with at work and one of them was playing with it and said it sounded like ASMR. I laughed it off as I edged away because the noise was driving me crazy!

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    #31

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) The constant fake happiness at work…

    Candycoatedmuffin3 , Puchie Darcy Report

    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not like mornings. When I come in I grunt. Over the years several managers have tried to tell me to say hello to people, good morning and all that. Nope. If I am acting happy early in the morning, I am probably about to go postal.

    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Here at XYZ, we're one big family and everyone is so fecking happy". Emphasis on 'family'.

    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile my main co-worker and I spend our morning teas together sitting around grumbling and groaning, so clearly we don't have this problem.

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't fake it. I've tried. I just can't do it.

    Sheila Voigt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m lucky I work where we do really enjoy our jobs!

    Isabel Care
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was deliberately and maliciously cheerful first thing on Mondays. They deserved it

    Joe Bloe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "fake" happiness, or you being jealous of how happy they are? Can you really know they are faking happiness? It just sound like most of the post are misanthrop.

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    #32

    Tiktokers in the wild... Y'all just look so weird doing them

    6OMPH Report

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just as awkward filming anything outside, a movie, music video, being on a modelling shoot, singing and dancing in your car, dancing at the bus stop. I could go on and on.

    Kamara L
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiktokers cooking or eating. It’s so extra and cringey

    Joe Bloe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find it even more weird that people hate tiktoker only because they are tiktokers... Weird...

    #33

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) When people refer to kids/babies as “flirting” when they are just being playful.

    Mental_Investigator3 , Oleg Sidorenko Report

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here we go with the sexualising of little kids again. Just STOP it.

    Katiekat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop sexualizing children!

    Lee The Thespian
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At work the other day there was this little boy (like 4 or 5) and when ever i would walk around a corner or bring their food, he would smile and wave and laugh, just normal kid things. And the dad goes 'Aww you flirtin with her, yeahhhh he's found himself a girlfriend hehehe" and i just stared at him because that's gross. Besides the kid was just happy and being a kid, no need to sexualize him like that.

    Leoninus Fate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wait,.... that the babies them selfs are a flirt? or the baby talk is flirting?

    No Clue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That the babies themselves are flirting.

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    Marie Claire Lafreniere
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, adults guilty of sexualizing are the reason this can seem creepy

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    #34

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Face filters

    R_Sophie-A , cottonbro Report

    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Putting a dog face or whatever is fun. fixing every perceptible slight issue with your face is not

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only approve of the silly ones, lol

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are fun when you're bored.

    Jena
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whats wrong with face filters they help bring comedy to your posts

    El Dee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh God these are awful. People so filtered as to be unrecognisable..

    Arwen
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know things like dogs filters are fun but I find them irrationally creepy. I have to scroll past real quick if a friend posts something like that because it makes me shudder.

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    #35

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Prolonged eye contact. And by prolonged, I mean more than 10 seconds.

    mamalion12 , Tambako The Jaguar Report

    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After 5 seconds I would think you are an hypnotist or something.

    CelticElff
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll apologize for this behavior but I also learned just last year that I'm autistic, so honestly me "staring" was the fix for "LOOK AT ME WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU" whenever I was in trouble because making eye-contact was HARD. I went from one extreme to the other. These days I have a mental script that runs- "okay, look at their eyebrows, nod, say Mmm-hmm, now blink and look away for a sec, now resume rapt-attention-mode"

    Whitefox
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate eye contact. If you think I am making eye contact with you, I promise I am staring at a spot directly off to the side of your face as a masking/ coping technique to appear more normal.

    Ducky..wasnot..taken
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont like eye contact for this reason. It creeps me out (no, I'm not shy or antisocial, I just don't like eye contact.)

    Heather Talma
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love it if it were with a tiger. (Unless tigers feel the same about it that housecats do)

    Hamilfan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that I occasionally freak people out by doing this

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some guy did this to me at the library while grinning like the freaking Joker. I feared for my life.

    Christopher Trott
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, doesn’t it take both people to be eye contact? Look away perhaps?

    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, especially if it's from a tiger.

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    #36

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Advertising. Especially target advertising. The constant attempt to manipulate you psychologically to make you believe you need something that’s only a want. Creepy af.

    zah_zen , Steven Isaacson Report

    BananaStrings
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Along similar lines, high-end clothing and accessories with huge brand logos on display. You want me to pay $$$ for advertising your company? You should be paying me, like car wraps.

    Katiekat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a woman, I find it creepy that we're constantly targeted for beauty products as if we're not good looking just as we are. I felt it was a major slap at capitalism (one small, individual slap, but still) when I simply never got in the habit of wearing makeup (unless on picture day, then washed it off). I'm 54, and I don't look like I'm in my 50s. Highly recommend SPF, though.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can appreciate the creativity and stuff, but ads just don't tempt me into buying anything.

    John Blauvelt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fairness to Guinness It's a darn good stout beer.

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I figured out years ago that it's easy to manipulate the ads you see. Do a search for something like "tropical vacations" or "beautiful beaches" and occasionally click on an ad and you'll see LOTS of them.

    ButFirstCoffee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And all the advertisement on every website, plus pop-ups that cover articles I'm trying to read. Makes me hate whatever they try to sell. I always click the x and tag them as inappropriate.

    Niall Mac Iomera
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly can't think of a single product I've bought because of advertising

    Timbob
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An ad man once told me they don’t care if you remember the product’s name on a good or bad way, as long as you remember the name !

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    #37

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) The apparent competition to appear to be the busiest person with the most stuff crammed in.

    hdhdhdhdzjursx , Duc Ly Report

    Memere
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've known a few people like this. Didn't bother me unless they also complained about never having time to just sit & relax - I'd always think "maybe drop a few of your activities/committees, and just...stay home???" And there was one person who would accept an invitation & then cancel at the last minute or just be a no-show because they were so busy they forgot - I just stopped bothering with that one!

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    Autumn Artemis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The romanticism of self-neglect. Same thing for sleep deprivation- not getting enough sleep is not a flex…

    Natalie H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s probably full of doodles lol

    IOM MOI
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one ! Once, a boss (a cool one) told me i wasn't "energic" enough in my work (he was the kind of bragging guy, always the best on everything he did, etc.. and i'm a calm person and don't talk much when i work, but the work was done, and much more because i liked what i did !). So, the next week i came with extra energy, telling everyone what i was onto... making seem like what i was doing was hard.. talking a lot, almost running to the coffe machine to look in a hurry !! obviously (for me) it was like acting, and it was a lot of effort (but fun), so.. less work done while talking and acting. At the end of the week, the boss told me he appreciated my effort and was convinced that i was working hard. i asked the boss to come and compare the amount of work on the last 2 weeks. I proved him that i was more productive when left alone (and not "acting" like if i was busy). He never asked me again to be "more" anything. :)

    kath morgan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people connect working with their self-worth, I think.

    Ozymandias73
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! I didn't know about this contest!! Guess I'll just have to watch from the sidelines as I already have enough to do and don't want anymore!

    Bored_Panda
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    3 years ago

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    #38

    "Live Photos" on iPhones. I'm looking at someone's photos on their iPhone and these things move for a split second and it creeps me out. I know I'm a fuddy duddy but I really like photos to not move.

    13eco13 Report

    Amy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You wouldn't do well at Hogwarts.

    Heidi Nicholas
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love looking at live photos. It lets you see the few seconds leading up to the photo instead of just staring at the photo. I've had some pretty great ones with friends.

    T. Unnamable
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually like these. When I first got an iPad with the "live" function I was unaware of it and took a few photos and was more than a bit surprised. I have continued to use it and I'm glad I did. I have a few, precious "videos" of friends and pets who are no longer with us. I wish I had more. It's even better when I remember the audio.

    D Stone
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been trying to figure out how to stop that on my phone for a while now. I don't like it either.

    Lisa Clace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Top middle there is a thing that says live you touch it to make the live go away.

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    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hate these, they're basically short video clips if you look at them on the filesystem. They just chew up space for no good reason. If I want a video I will take a damn video.

    Cecily Holland
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL yeah I thought there was something wrong with my eyesight or brain at first

    Gg
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Android has something like that but it was really great if you just missed the perfect picture you were able to fix it

    Eileen Barnett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate them too but my phone is often accidentally on live pic sometimes. I don't even know what "a live pic" is used for...

    Carole G.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Held hostage by someone showing me pictures on their cell, stop, there's so many, I DON'T CARE!

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    #39

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) People who knock on my door.

    2xth , Ron Lach Report

    Diana Deluxe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't be friends. Possibly Amazon.

    RoanTheMad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I answered the door to the jehovas witnesses in a t shirt that said "be gay, hail satan" once. If I see any coming I always make sure to find my most "offensive" t shirts to quickly throw on. xD

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    Sammie 19
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone that knocks on my door or uses the doorbell without giving me 24 hours notice that they are coming will be ignored and not allowed inside. 2nd rule is that if they did give me 24 hours notice I am ready 20 minutes before the time they give, say 2pm, and I'll wait 20 minutes after 2pm but if they are any later then they need to make a new appointment. That goes for home or at the healthcare centre etc.

    Hollysmom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I'm not expecting you I won't respond

    Christine Jemison
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sign that nailed to my door / if you are not FedEx ,UPS or the USPS knock and you will get hurt no exceptions!!!

    Josh David Whitmore
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a couple months ago, there was a knock on the door, despite a sign that says, "Please Do Not Disturb" and another that says, "No Solicitation...not for Jesus, for the Cub Scouts, for Cancer Research, etc. If you are Jesus himself, text me......" When I opened the door, he started his nice-guy-with-the-big smile hello, running for office. I pointed at the signs and said, 'Nice going! You just ensured that I will never ever vote for you."

    Moya Satterwhite
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a bell I can hear, knocking just gets ignored because I’ll think it’s on tee vee, or someone in the neighborhood banging something.

    Stephanie Paich
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the hundredth time, no, we do not want tacky solar panels on our roof. We will never change our minds about this. Kindly stop asking.

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    #40

    There's this sales technique called "mirroring" where the sales person mimics the body language of the customer to gain rapport. I think a lot of people also do it subconsciously to some extent. Anyway this really creeps me out.

    heelspider Report

    Rose the Cook
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never encountered this but salespeople, or other strangers, calling me by my first name gives me the creeps.

    Bob La Capra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow they do not know that we know that this is just a sales technique.

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    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's an American thing that caught over in the UK a few years back. I've been to many sales training sessions that had things like this taught . I never used it though :D

    Arwen
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people do this naturally if they feel a connection with someone but yeah, when it’s done as a deliberate technique it’s pretty manipulative.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've gotten some contradicting advice on this. At one point it's good to do this, and then I was told not to.

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people do this without noticing. Mostly with friends/loved ones. It's a natural mechanic to "fit in" and form a connection. But yeah, sales people often get trained to do this in purpose

    Evelien Stijger Martens
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this, subconsciously, I learned once that it makes people feel comfortable. I have autism and was always to direct, so this was a way of learning about conversation and the person o am talking to. Now i don't ever think about that and indin't have the feelig people notice. Bad thing is, i take someones energy and when someone has full nlown adhd, inget soooo tired, but people do this to me very easily and ther is nothing they could do to change this and i still like them but am not a good freind for this. Gives me headeaces , so i avoid people

    Donna Sempek
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People that say they love you when you barely know them

    Suck it Trebek
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually learned about this technique in psychology. Alot of people use it in non-nefarious ways. I do it to try to make my boss and coworkers like me. Or if there is someone I want to cultivate a friendship with. It's not really a bad thing.

    Richard Smith
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds manipulative, not to mention dishonest and ethically questionable.

    Hobby Hopper
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should start doing yoga in the middle of their sales pitch.

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    #41

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Feeling my own heartbeat

    Suspicious_Drive6655 , Stuart Bannocks Report

    alias D.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Autistic guy here with hypersensitivity in his skin(yes sun/UV light it burns like hell)and hearing so imagine hearing your heartbeat every time the decibels just lower a tiny bit or better yet when you’re trying to f***ing sleep

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    A Jones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me with anxiety: *just notices heartbeat when laying down. "Am I dying?"

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that image how they're shipping transplant organs these days?

    Shayda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like, unpopular opinion I suppose? But I actually do like hearing my own heart beating or others, like loved ones when I hug them. Like I'll lay my head on my cat and hear her heart beat, put my ear to my kid's chest to hug them. I also hold my heart in a sense when I'm sick. Like if I'm nauseous I'll hold my chest where my heart is, I don't know why but it makes me feel better. Is any of that just me?

    Leoninus Fate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you Always feel your heartbeat, but you tune it out unless you concentrate...

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This came to mind "Do you feel my heart beating? Do you understand? Do you feel the same?"

    RamiRudolph
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me too. It's given me terrible anxiety for years now. Nice to see that I'm not the only one with this problem. ❤️‍🩹

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THIS. I listen to rainsounds over headphones in bed because I can't sleep if I hear something like a ticking clock or my own heartbeat

    Donna Leslie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate hearing my own heartbeat.

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    #42

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) When people address someone by name because they’re wearing a name tag.

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    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Erm, isn't that the whole purpose of a name tag? 😂

    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like, from strangers at a store it’s weird.

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    LilliVB
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never understood the meaning of name tags in retail, service industry and similar. Where I live and where I lived (Italy and Switzerland) is absolutely not a thing, you approach the worker like you approach a stranger to ask for information, in a polite and more or less formal way (depending on the kind of shop/restaurant/whatever). You don't need to know the name of your waiter or the retail employee to ask for something, so why they should let you know their name? Above all because it can be something used to identify you on social media by stalkers and similar, allowing them to have an easier way to pursue their creepy goal.

    Claudette Austin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also whe a retailer calls me by name after they've seen it on my credit card

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just saying my name in normal conversation, for some reason I feel degraded by that. I guess they're just trying to show they remember my namn?

    Demongrrrrl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I *hated* that when I worked in retail. So I got a name tag that had my first initial and last name.

    enohPilivE
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now the creepers can look you up online easier...first names only provide a measure of anonymity.

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    Naz Fride
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always do it with servers in restaurants because I want them to know that I think of them as a person, not a servant.

    Katiekat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a power play, and I hate it. I find it's quite often done by creepy older men or Karens. Hard pass. If I ever did work where I had to wear a nametag, I'd either request a fake name, or wear a guy's name. Why not? I'm in compliance; I'm wearing *A* nametag.

    Leoninus Fate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is actually all on you, this is the reason for name tags so you can tell who helped you...

    Ray McArdle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except that it's the reason they're wearing the name tag. It does still startle you when a total stranger calls you by name.

    Gavin Johnson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Name tags got ditched at the hotel I worked at. We encouraged staff to introduce themselves to guests so that there was a conversation rather than a stiff interaction. If you want the staff to know your name you’ll offer it, if you don’t then it’s sir / madam, it’s fine either way.

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    #43

    People that are extra nice for no reason , but like EXTRA nice

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    Bored Retsuko
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I might be guilty of that at times... (without touching or breaking boundaries of course)... an attempt to make up for the many times I was seen as arrogant, unapproachable, etc. (a common introvert dilemma)

    alias D.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like that’s on non-American problem I mean we over here in the states are overtly friendly with one another like just striking up a conversation in public places which is some thing literally no one else does outside of here at least from what I can tell talking to my non American friends

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    TheAquarius1978
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a coworker like that, 1st day of work, and she's super Nice Pat on the back, smile from ear to ear, i imidiately raised a red flag, for me thats a sign of " Im f*****g you Over " now 9 months after lol, yea, thats just her personality, she's just a Nice friendly person.

    xolitaire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we talking bad touch - extra nice? Because ew. NO.

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    3 years ago

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    #44

    “What's Something That's Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers) Pregnant stomachs when a little foot kicks…

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    Jake B
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like random strangers or anyone wanting to touch your stomach when pregnant.

    Deborah Harris2
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How on earth is that creepy? It's normal and beautiful x

    ATM
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pregnancy is normal, beautiful and horrifying.

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    Demongrrrrl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A stranger putting their hand on a pregnant woman's stomach is disgusting.

    Manatee Mermaid
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been pregnant and it was bizarre and weird when it happened to me! People say but it's natural but mother nature is freaking fierce.

    Sally Ringham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a woman who is eight months pregnant.... Trust me its no picnic for us either. You would have done the same to your mother. It's life. It's normal. There are way worse things in the world, get a little perspective.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was pregnant, I never really saw the foot but I did feel it, getting stuck in my ribs a bunch of times and I would have to wedge it out. I kept thinking how they happens. They're supposed to be in the womb. My MIL at the time said it happened to her with her son. So, I guess that was something that's inherited in their family.

    Leoninus Fate
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    easy way to fix this. don't stare at bellys TA DA

    the quickening
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I certainly feel very nauseous just at the idea of another life growing inside a person -- myself or someone else -- that despite it being about the most natural thing in the world, it really freaks me out. The idea of actually seeing a tummy move from a baby kick is horror imaginary for me.... good thing most people are not as squeamish as me haha.

    the quickening
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To continue, I have no idea why I have such a reaction towards pregnancy. I don't hate babies (albeit am not used to handling them), but something about the entire process just... makes me super anxious. Uncomfortable. And let's not even talk about the actual delivery!

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