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If you’ve seen Monty Python’s Flying Circus, you probably know where this is going.

If you’re not aware, then let me break it down to you: the surreal comedy troupe called Monty Python used to make absurd skits back in the late ‘60s through the early ‘80s with comebacks here and there.

One skit, in particular, is about the Ministry of Silly Walks, which is exactly what it sounds like. It talks about silly walks and how one person is attempting to acquire a grant to develop a silly walk.

Well, it seems that the legacy lives on in the form of silly standing. The link may or may not be relevant here, but the vibe is definitely the same. And there’s a whole Instagram account dedicated to this!

Bored Panda collected and featured the best of the best ways people stand in public as posted on the People Standing Instagram. So, check out the whole curated list below, and while you’re down there, leave a vote and a comment on the ones you liked the most!

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    One of the most internet-sy things to happen is this Instagram page that features people standing. But it’s not just any old boring bit of standing, but silly standing—standing in ways that are either humorous, or ridiculous, or just begging the question “why?”

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    Billy The Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this before waiting to use the toilet

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    The page introduces people to all sorts of stances: everything from random squatting to one-leg yoga suspended over a bench to leaning so much it puts Neo dodging bullets in slow motion to shame. If you have no idea what any of this means, keep scrolling.

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    Billy The Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Call for help. My legs have turned to jelly!"

    Krystina Fasano
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .. ... / - .... .- - / -.-- --- ..- / -.-. --- .- -.-. .... ..--..

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    Brandi Delph
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For any teacher, but especially for tall ones, bending over student desks all day is rough on the back.

    Miss Cris
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teacher here: relatable....

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

    From an ex-teacher: all that leaning over tables does awful things to your back- teacher postures are just ways to vary the endless stresses on those back muscles! Sorry students!

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

    Once I tripped on both legs and grabbed my bed before I fell. Looked something like this.

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

    is it even standing at this point?

    Mya Lugar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is best to teach a child by getting down to his eye level.

    Joyce Deering
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a temporary fix for a permanent backache.

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

    That’s not how social distancing works.

    Mixie uppie
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you can’t bend your legs but you need to help your students.... SoLutIOn

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

    And I would have just pulled the table.

    Jody Craig
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What on earth is happening here?

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

    i think it's the height

    Suzanne Haigh
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He may have difficulty bending down

    Carol Roeder
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, I'll stay here as long as I need to. You will help me!

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

    he's trying not to step anywhere else except his original place

    Ruth Beaty
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is just f****n' creepy. Notice how the girl there is trying to keep away from him.

    Miłka Chromińska
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    May-day, may-day! I seem to have lost my leg bones - I'm trying to keep it cool with the kids but i an FREAKING OUT, okay?!

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

    Cannot bend, ass will stick out...not in front of high schoolers!

    Allan Lester
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. That's intimate (but good core exercise).

    BiLal Asif
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Others might object Sir you always lean towards her

    Bobert Robertson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me trying to get out of the pool every time

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

    Guys, your eyes will hurt if you read this thread.

    Nicola Dimigen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Kermit the Frog deletes your kneecaps because you don't respect LGBTQ+

    Judith Wilson
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    4 years ago

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    So ------- that's his wife's yoga mat

    Maria Schneider
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    4 years ago

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    Dis grrl is tooooo pretty

    Todd Manning
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    4 years ago

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    Most teachers are pedophiles.

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done that! If you have back problems you cannot stand for long! Elevating one leg helps!

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    People Standing has been around for years, and, throughout that time, has brought over 540 posts to its follower base of 137,000+.

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

    Well it SAYS, 'STAY ON THE LINE' <<blah blah blah 'COVID!'

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When there is a plexiglass and they speak through the hole i really want to slap them! The plexiglass is there for a reason you idiot!

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    You can check out more ridiculous stances (and even some ridiculous sitting positions—it’s honestly hard to decide where standing ends and sitting begins) on the official Instagram page, but before you go, why not let us know what you thought about this in the comment section below!

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find more weird the open shoes with socks next to him... is this in Germany?

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

    When you misunderstand that "lunging at a 90 degree angle" was only one leg, not two

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

    That's a classic stance. The "deep hmmmmmm" stance. Lol

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trying to be cool around your crush...

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    Adam Belaire
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That stretches your left foot calf muscle if you've been standing on it too long.

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

    Helps with low back problems, or causes them.

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    Billy The Kid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done this many times. It is quite comfortable.

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well the guy is not weird! The position of the machine is! What were they thinking?

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

    pictures like this where one leg is up and the person is leaning mainly on whatever their leg is resting on- standing like that is actually really comfortable!! y'all should try it, but maybe not in public or else someone will take a picture of you.

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

    Keeping a healthy distance between his feet.

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

    they're just resting, they look tyred

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

    For whatever reason, whenever someone does this, I get nervous.😑

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    Emma Byrne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moments before he throws the phone, jumps over the desk and runs out screaming while ripping off his shirt.

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really annoyed when people step with shoes on furniture

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

    This seems legit. If he squats instead, he won't be able to hold the phone/camera as steady.

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