There’s nothing quite like being in your own company. It’s a pure judgement-free zone—no pressure to show off, no expectations met by reality, no strange looks given as you’re voicing all the nonsense out loud in an empty room.
And interestingly, some of the most unusual behavior happens while we’re on our own. In fact, the things we do are so random, we don’t really talk about them. Ever. Like doing a remote trace or aligning your feet to the tiles so you won’t die.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of all the odd things we all do but never dare to tell, not even in truth or dare. And you know what? It's better off that way.
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Walking Up A Hill
Appreciating Music
Staying Sleepy
Humor plays a vital role in younger generations’ communication and media consumption. But Gen Z and millennials are renowned for what’s called absurdist, surrealist, and often dark comedy full of dank memes and observational one-liners.
In order to get this sense of humor, one has to understand the context in which the youngest generations came to live. In the past decade, the world has been bursting with information which is “both more accessible and less reliable,” writes The Washington Post. “Brands pose as a friend on social media to millennial consumers, and the line between real and artificial matters less than it once did.”
Passwords
Brain Freeze
Birthday Greetings
Another explanation is that such surreal humor is a response to a world that has stopped making sense. According to Andrew DeYoung, the director of 555 and editor on The Eric Andre Show, the Adult Swim school of comedy is designed to “reflect the frenetic distribution of information on the internet.” And that’s why most of their shows are so chaotic and absurd.
Since there’s no time for a narrative joke to be said online, traditional punchline structure doesn’t work. “Instead, things are funny because they are willfully jarring and strange,” writes Rachel Aroesti for The Guardian. Weird Twitter and bizarre dank memes are perfect examples of how millennials break down the joke, decontextualize it, and create utter randomness.
Picking A Song
That is definitely a hard one but considering the situation I would be in that I had 6mins to live, I would probably listen to Always look on the bright side of life from Monty Python.
Things Causing Anxiety
When the cashier gives you the change by placing notes on your palm and then the coins on top... awkward shuffling around of money ensues.
Standing In The Way
If a person is there trying to make a decision or taking too long I just say excuse me please and grab what I want.
Volume Down
Forgetting The Time
Once, I took my phone out of the pocket to check the time, only to look at the battery percentage instead. So I had to take my phone out a second time, only to get distracted by the fact that the battery dropped by 1% and ended up taking my phone out a 3rd time to actually check the time. 😂😂😂 in my defense, I was out with the dog really early in the morning and was still somewhat sleepy...
I just did this yesterday. Picked up the phone to check the time...aaaaaand an hour later I was still wandering aimlessly through about 15 tabs reading about two stroke diesel engines. I have no idea how I even got on the subject.
Or you look at your wrist, then remember you haven’t worn a watch since you got a cell phone.
I check, then I have to recheck because I forgot what the time was the first time I checked, grrrrrrrr...
Yes! And then I spend an hour on my phone! I am seriously addicted.
I go to check the time and next thing ya know I am watching a diy video on youtube
When you just doing nothing, waiting for someone, you always look at your phone. Open it, password unlock, then off. Then repeat. Even though you know it's just a seconds pass, still, looking at your phone, unlock, then off. Repeat.
yes. I pull out the phone, stare blankly at the screen, and check it a second time
I hate having to check the time on my phone. This is why we need to go back to wearing watches like everyone did a decade ago!
Security Sensors
I once got 'caught' by a store manager after the alarm went off, i was 12. I patiently waited right after the sirene, but nobody showed up. I got some angry faces from customers and personnel. I tested the alarm again by swinging my plastic bag trough the gates, it went off again. Nobody showed up... After one minute i started walking back to my bike, and right then someone grabbed me by the neck. He dragged me roughly to a small office where i had to empty my pockets and bag. He checked the receipt and saw that I didn't steel anything. He tested the alarm with my bag, it went off. They seem to have forgotten to remove a tag. I was 19 when i had the guts to enter that store again.
Sleep Time
Auto Pilot
That’s a bit dangerous. Although I have walked to the shops and as I am almost half way home I have thought “I don’t even remember walking to the shops”. It’s like I was just suddenly placed there without knowing how I got there. Does that make sense? Kind of like I was on auto pilot.
Spending Time
Put Your Hand Up
Hot Food
Just Adult Things
My OCD makes me do weird s**t like this :( It can be really tough
Alone Time
Walking By
Catching Lies
Leaving Without Buying
Shipping Rates
Pee Run
Well Deserved Rest
Just Do Nothing
Silent Mode
Hell you think I actually want my family to know where I am at?
Sleeping Pose
Blanket Choice
I always put one foot in and one foot out. I remember reading it controlled the temperature of your body.
Package Tracking
Random Things
Good Conversation
Checking Yourself Out
haha I always think that this is how I would look if I were pregnant.
Forgetfulness
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Who else scrolled through the entire thing even though they had a whole ton of things to do?
I related to 38 out of 40. I'm normal average person or I should be very very worried. 🤔
When I see someone diving in a movie or so, I hold my breath until I recalibrate my mind the necessary bit. Never planned this or so, it just happened and one time I perceived it, and from then, I always did, always knew I don't have to, but still, when I'm just watching without much thinking, I do it.
There should be a club. We have a lot in common. As usual, the comments are a riot.
Life is so ironic and crazy and I think that's what makes life so interesting. Some of these things I haven't done personally, but I bet there are people who have done them.
These aren't funny, they're sad. They also prove what I always say: Everyone under 40 is neurotic in one way or the other. Everything under the sun causes anxiety, you get insulted over anything you perceive as a slight (which is pretty much everything), everyone has OCD and is a hypochondriac, which is why this Covid bluff has worked so effectively against you nits. Einstein said it years ago (paraphrasing): when the majority of people don't understand the technology they use every day and are completely reliant on it, the world will see the stupidest generation in human history. And here it is!
Who else scrolled through the entire thing even though they had a whole ton of things to do?
I related to 38 out of 40. I'm normal average person or I should be very very worried. 🤔
When I see someone diving in a movie or so, I hold my breath until I recalibrate my mind the necessary bit. Never planned this or so, it just happened and one time I perceived it, and from then, I always did, always knew I don't have to, but still, when I'm just watching without much thinking, I do it.
There should be a club. We have a lot in common. As usual, the comments are a riot.
Life is so ironic and crazy and I think that's what makes life so interesting. Some of these things I haven't done personally, but I bet there are people who have done them.
These aren't funny, they're sad. They also prove what I always say: Everyone under 40 is neurotic in one way or the other. Everything under the sun causes anxiety, you get insulted over anything you perceive as a slight (which is pretty much everything), everyone has OCD and is a hypochondriac, which is why this Covid bluff has worked so effectively against you nits. Einstein said it years ago (paraphrasing): when the majority of people don't understand the technology they use every day and are completely reliant on it, the world will see the stupidest generation in human history. And here it is!
