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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!"

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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.😑

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

    Cause they're getting ready to rip a long fart....

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

    Poorly designed school furnishings. Chair is attached to desk. He doesn't fit.

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

    Either he's about to let a nasty one fly or his balls/butt are numb.

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

    Ah, the wild student, about to pounce at the bell

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

    I think this is a picture from the future. I have a student who sits like this constantly but he's only 9.

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

    𝙼𝚊𝚢𝚋𝚎 𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚍𝚞𝚖𝚙.

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

    He looks like he's getting ready to jump over his desk.

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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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