There are 2 types of people in the world: those who can fall asleep whenever and wherever they please, and then the rest of us. You can't help but be a little envious of that guy on the plane, mouth wide open and blissfully comatose before takeoff, while you've got hours of fidgety, angry power naps to look forward to!
Being able to fall asleep quickly is a bit of superpower, let's face it. But the downside of all this casual, offhand snoozing is that people are likely to find themselves in compromising positions from time-to-time, caught out by sneaky snappers who just had to share the strange and funny positions they were napping in.
This list, compiled by Bored Panda, is kind of a guilty pleasure - is it really fair to laugh at people zombied out in their most vulnerable state? Yes, just this once it's worth it, trust us! Scroll down below to see these seriously strange snoozers in action for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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I Was Reading In Bed Last Night When I Realized My Husband And Our Foster Kittens Were All Fast Asleep Like This
But what does your sleeping position say about your personality? Surprisingly, quite a lot! With thanks to Science of the People, let's look at a few of the most common examples:
The fetal position is when you curl your knees in toward your chest like you’re tucked into a safe little ball.
In a study conducted by Chris Idzikowski, director of the UK’s Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, 41 percent of the sleeping participants adopted this position. In fact, double the amount of women slept in the fetal position compared to men in this experiment. Those who find comfort in this natural position can be described as having a hard shell: tough on the outside, but a huge softy on the inside. They typically are shy when you first meet them, then tend to open up and relax quickly.
A Boy And His Cow Napping At The Goshen Fair
My Sister Fell Asleep While She Was Reading A Magazine
The Log: Fifteen percent of people seem to find passing out like a log (lying on their side with their arms by their side) as the best way to catch some precious z’s. Does this boring, stiff sleeping position mean the sleeper is boring too? No! In fact, the opposite is true. People who sleep like a log are known as social butterflies. Although they are friendly, carefree, and popular, these social, trusting people are known for being gullible.
The Yearner: As if reaching out for something, the yearner is the position where you sleep on your side, but have your arms stretched out in front of you. People who sleep like this are a little complicated: they are open-minded, yet cynical; slow and suspicious when making a decision, but stick to it once their minds are made up.
Family Asleep
This Man Sleeping In The Office In Front Of His Colleagues
The Soldier: Exactly as it sounds, the soldier position is where you sleep on your back with your arms by your sides. Only eight percent of sleepers claim to get the most sleep this way. Those who find themselves sleeping this way typically are quiet, reserved and hold both themselves and other people to high standards and strict moral codes.
The Freefaller: Having trouble imagining this one? It’s where you’re lying on your stomach with your arms wrapped around your pillow and head turned to the side. Sleeping on your stomach is something many people find uncomfortable, but those who enjoy this position wouldn’t have it any other way. Freefalling sleepers are bold and sociable on the outside, but typically don’t have the thick skin to deal with criticism or absurd situations.
Which one are you? To see more sleeping positions and their meanings, check out Science of the People's article, and let us know what you think in the comments!
An Expensive Nap In Venice, Italy
This Is What Friends Are For
Man Set Up Camera To Record What His Cat Does At Night
The guy probably though he was suffering from sleep apnea, turns out, it's sleep catnea...
We have a cat who does this. Cute in a slightly creepy way. Like, is the cat snuggling with you or trying to suffocate you? You'll never know. Until it's too late.
I think the cat is practicing its CPR. Get it a training dummy and he should be fine.
Same. BTW am thinking kitty kat is saying not asking, where are my treats?
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Hooman, we have an emergency. I can nearly see the bottom of my food bowl.
Hey listen...we have a emergency. Who is going to feed me?
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video proof right there that cats steal your breath while you are asleep lol
Oh I wish my cat would show me any affection apart from when she´s hungry :D
Cats can sense your neediness. If you stop being needy your cat will probably love you more.
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My cat Zingo used to take a flying jump onto my chest to wake me up. He would sleep on my chest and then before I wake up he would go to use the litter tray then come back to wake me up so I could give him breakfast. As observed by my daughter who was spending the night.
Cat: 'He doesn't seem to understand he must wake up... Let's bite on his nose...' CRUNCH
Amazing that the cat put a smartwatch on on the second picture, even cut his hair off, and then, on the third pic he grew hair again and the watch disappears. Nice job :D
It most probably was filmed over several nights and then the best shot taken.
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Little does he know the cat is trying to smother him to take his inheritance
This just proves what I suspected all along... my cat is trying to kill me.
As long as his man is breathing like he should because he may have a breathing problem and the cat is making sure he will be okay until he wakes up.
My Niece Thought My Mom Needed This Sticker While She Was Sleeping
Here We See A Wild Bass Player, Sleeping Soundly In Its' Cocoon
How To Sleep Well. It Freaking Worked
Flight Attendants Need To Rest Too
Everybody's Got These Great Pictures Of Their People Sleeping With Their Pets And I'm Over Here Stuck With This Mess
My Kid Sleeps Like He Fell Down In Family Guy
My Roommate's Grandma Was Visiting, And Gave Me A Little Scare When I Found Her Taking A Nap. Then I Noticed Her Book
Walked In On The SO Sleeping. I’m Not Sure She’s Human
How To Sleep At Work
This Is Why You Don't Fall Asleep In An Airport
Bedroom Is Really Sunny In The Morning. Found Husband Sleeping Like This
Favorite Sleeping Position: The Nazi
Sleep Contortionist (21-Year-Old Son After His 1st Day On New Job Falls Asleep Rather Stylishly)
Gnhihihi this SCREAMS for a photoshop, giving this guy tiny wings and a cupid's bow. :'D
Waking Up Will Be Hard
My Boyfriend's Sleeping Position Screams "B**** I'm Fabulous"
Sleeping Level: Jedi
He Doesn't Understand Why I Hate Sleeping With Him
Today I Found Out That My Co-Worker Sleeps With His Eyes Open And Looks Very Creepy
Wife Has Fallen Asleep Beneath The Paper. This Freaked Me Out For A Second
My Wife Naps Like This
Have You Ever Heard About Sleeping Under The Table?
How Is That Even Possible?
A Friend Stayed Over Last Night. When I Left The Room To Take A Shower, He Was Sleeping On The Couch; When I Came Back...
Ever Had So Much Alcohol You Tried To Enter A House Via The Cat Door, Then Went To Sleep Half Way Through?
This Sleeping Position
Interesting Sleep Pose
A Girl At Uni Fell Asleep In A Chair
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Well, i felt really sad for d workplace photos and also d ppl in work wear passed out in transport. They are obviously way too overworked or neglecting sleep dangerously
I thought the same. A lot of them are probably from Japan where people do fall asleep wherever they can because their working hours are too long. That is not healthy. And also, we all need some life besides work.
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My parents said that when I was a kid, I used to sleep on my back with my right leg up straight in the air. They would push it down, and it would pop right back up. Did that for years, I guess. And on a side note.... I just cant help but think how sore the must be when they wake up. I've thrown out my back from sneezing too hard, can't imagine the pain of sleeping in these crazy positions.
Do the photographers check on those people? Because at least half of them look dead.
after a very intense week in New York i was exhausted on the plane back home. I didnt wanna nap because i had to write a report, but all of a sudden my body said "nope!" I placed my notebook in my bag between my feet and an hour later I woke up with my cheek pressed against the chair in front of me and my hand still in my bag. Every muscle sore :-D
I fell asleep on bart in San Francisco and rode it to the end multiple times. The sound of the rails is sleep inducing to me
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I once went to 3 individual birthday parties in one night after a busy day at work and fell asleep standing up during the 3rd birthday party haha my mouth was wide open, my friends were throwing sweets and aiming for my mouth haha
Once at school I was wearing a coat and after a long hour I felt like I wanted to fall asleep on the wall! Unfortunately I’m not a day sleeper
I fell asleep once with my neck hyperextended backwards- I literally could not pick up my head for at least 10 minutes- had to call out sick for 3 days due to the neck spasm..
I didn't know that counted as a reason to call in sick..... lol I worked with a spasm in major pain :(
Load More Replies... My husband often sleeps with his thumbs pointing at his face (hands near his shoulders). We call it 'the 'me' position '.
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Well, i felt really sad for d workplace photos and also d ppl in work wear passed out in transport. They are obviously way too overworked or neglecting sleep dangerously
I thought the same. A lot of them are probably from Japan where people do fall asleep wherever they can because their working hours are too long. That is not healthy. And also, we all need some life besides work.
Load More Replies... My parents said that when I was a kid, I used to sleep on my back with my right leg up straight in the air. They would push it down, and it would pop right back up. Did that for years, I guess. And on a side note.... I just cant help but think how sore the must be when they wake up. I've thrown out my back from sneezing too hard, can't imagine the pain of sleeping in these crazy positions.
Do the photographers check on those people? Because at least half of them look dead.
after a very intense week in New York i was exhausted on the plane back home. I didnt wanna nap because i had to write a report, but all of a sudden my body said "nope!" I placed my notebook in my bag between my feet and an hour later I woke up with my cheek pressed against the chair in front of me and my hand still in my bag. Every muscle sore :-D
I fell asleep on bart in San Francisco and rode it to the end multiple times. The sound of the rails is sleep inducing to me
Load More Replies... I once went to 3 individual birthday parties in one night after a busy day at work and fell asleep standing up during the 3rd birthday party haha my mouth was wide open, my friends were throwing sweets and aiming for my mouth haha
Once at school I was wearing a coat and after a long hour I felt like I wanted to fall asleep on the wall! Unfortunately I’m not a day sleeper
I fell asleep once with my neck hyperextended backwards- I literally could not pick up my head for at least 10 minutes- had to call out sick for 3 days due to the neck spasm..
I didn't know that counted as a reason to call in sick..... lol I worked with a spasm in major pain :(
Load More Replies... My husband often sleeps with his thumbs pointing at his face (hands near his shoulders). We call it 'the 'me' position '.
Hello, it is difficult to see your true love take a different direction, hello everyone my name is maria luke I have been married for 20 years and one day my husband continues to continue our marriage because he looked at another woman , decided to find him with someone discovered, with his story, how he was restored We are all very happy to announce that we have been negatively influenced by a negative influence, I am very grateful with this person. contact.info, jajaspellcastertemple@gmail.com
