Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
As kids, we enjoyed all sorts of fun hobbies. Somehow, back in the day, no matter how much homework we got, we still managed to do all this other cool stuff. But even if you are very busy as an adult, you should definitely find some new hobbies to try and attempt fitting them into your schedule. These hobbies don’t even have to be something complicated or time-consuming. There are tons of easy hobbies to pick up out there, and so everyone can find something to their taste.
That being said, some people take it one step (or more) further and engage in some pretty unusual hobbies. They range anywhere from bizarre to disturbing to downright dangerous. Some unique hobbies, however, can be quite inspiring, so take a good look at any activity before you decide to make it your hobby.
Scroll down to take a look at some of the most unexpected and random hobbies people actually do in their free time. Vote for the ones you would gladly pick up, we’re curious to see which ones would collect the most votes. If you have some cool hobbies of your own, tell us all about them in the comments.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
Bigger Than the Local Observatory?
"I'm 17 years old and just finished building this 14.7" f/2.89 Newtonian reflector telescope. Despite its stubby size it collects roughly 2500 times more light than the human eye and is bigger than the scope at my local observatory."
Heather Resatz 2 years ago
What a clever young man!!! Way to go! Bright things in your future if you keep it up!!
RELATED:
#2
Glow up in small doses
Quarter piercing.
"A year ago, I started staying in and piercing state quarters, instead of going out and getting in trouble. Here is my collection so far."
Auntriarch 2 years ago
My husband has a pair of cufflinks made from farthings like this with an enamelled background
#3
Art’s New Meme-sona
Meme painting.
"I’m painting a collection of Memes. Here’s the progress so far."
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
There's a lot of talent there, Captain Picard should be your next task :)
#4
Small Space, Big Feels
"My pocket cottage! Loved miniatures since childhood, and have recently taken them on as a regular hobby. Here's my happy place from my palm to your face."
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
I'm a miniaturist but have never worked that small. Very impressive.
#5
When your dad’s hobby is a low-key nightmare fuel
Creepy head sculpting.
"Not sure if this is the right place to post but my dad is 52 y/o and his hobby is making these weird heads. he doesn’t think they’re any good but considering he makes them from scratch I think they’re amazing!"
Catlady6000 2 years ago
These would make for an awesome horror movie, ala The Munsters or Adam's family. Above is the first date photo
Shadozfire 2 years ago
I so want these for my Halloween decorations!! Your Dad definitely needs to keep making heads!
The Redhead 2 years ago
I think they're amazing from an art perspective. They're not my personal style; however that's besides the point. They look like they could be movie props, or you could sell them around Halloween. You've got talent and a very cool hobby.
#6
Low-Key Yardstick Hoarder Vibes
"I started by buying a few advertising rulers here and there; at yard sales, eBay, and the occasional antique store when they weren’t charging $20/stick. I figured that I would use them as wainscoting in a small room once I found me forever home. People would give them to me as gifts around the holidays. Two homes later, there was some very boring pine paneling, and needed something. I still have about 100 yardsticks left. Maybe for a vacation house someday."
Lee F. 2 years ago
Well back in the day these would be given as swag. A yard stick in the USA and a metre stick everywhere else. The same way a business might give you a pen with their info/advertising on it as swag, these were a popular item way back.
Load More Replies... #7
Living That Poké-Sculptor Life
"My father carves Pokemons as a hobby."
Thee8thsense 2 years ago
Saw a guy today at the supermarket and he and his little son were wearing matching Pikachu hats.
*Confused Screaming* 2 years ago
Those would be mad sellable. I could see people paying $100+ for one
Tamra 2 years ago
For someone who was talking a lot about God on the post about religion, you're being quite the d-bag on this one. Way to prove the stereotype about religious people being hypocritical.
Load More Replies... #8
Souvenirs You Can’t Display
"My sand and dirt collection is from every place I visit."
Leslie Harris 2 years ago
not a fan of this, if everyone did this there would be no sand left at the beaches. In some places this is even illegal.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Unless there is a rule prohibiting it (like national parks) I don't see a problem. Erosion from traffic probably takes away more than a little bottle like this.
Load More Replies...
Ariadne Toms 2 years ago
Is that a good idea? What about little bugs in the sand that might change our ecosystem?
#9
Meditative Stitching, Meet Giant Squid
"I sew stuffed animals. I do it all by hand so each project takes six hours from beginning to end. It's so mind-numbing and zen. Here are some squid pictures. He's about 5'4" long."
*Confused Screaming* 2 years ago
Why not? All of your comments here are just slamming other people’s hobbies. Do you do anything in your free time other than being an a*****e?
Load More Replies... #10
Quack Squad Goals
Competitive duck herding.
Some dogs are specifically trained to herd farm animals and even show off their herding skills in competitions. Humans decided that activity looks like fun, so they began herding as a hobby. Duck herding is nowadays an active sport.
Craftsman 64 2 years ago
That sounds like a blast though I'd imagine the whistling would drive the neighbors mad. Bonus - fresh eggs! Level 2 - take the dog to the park and put it up against a flock of wild Canadian geese. That would be a spectator sport worthy of PPV.
Thegoodboi 2 years ago
I have a feeling the dogs would get herded and end up as the geese's minions, completing their world domination...
Load More Replies...
Babsevs 2 years ago
They are usually a breed like Indian runner ducks. Really popular as a showpiece in our local agricultural shows in Wales (UK) where collies (herding dogs) show their skills in herding and penning quite large groups of runner ducks ....very cute to watch too
Load More Replies... #11
Plot twist: Pistachio Obsession
"My mom has gotten into some strange hobbies since we left for college. Those are pistachios. I always said she needed a hobby but I did not expect this."
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
How does a person even think up this kind of thing? I mean, what was the thought process?
LadyJaye(she/they) 2 years ago
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...ok no shame here I mean you do you but ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
#12
Mud, but make it fancy
Dirt polishing.
Those who take up dirt polishing as their hobby first extract moisture from mud and then cover it with several layers of natural soil. What you get is a smooth ball of dirt you can later display on the shelf.
Francesca Annoni 2 years ago
Look for dorodango ..it's a japanese tradizionali of polishing balls of dirt .. some look like marble!!
#13
Treasure Hunting Level: Phone
Geocaching.
Geocaching is what happens when you engage modern technologies in a treasure hunt. Geocaching enthusiasts search for treasure boxes and trinkets to then swap them with each other, but instead of maps and clues, they use satellites. However, you don’t have to work at NASA to do this, your phone is more than enough.
Noname 2 years ago
I came across a geocache by accident and left it intact after reading the enclosed note and in the same place I found it. For Girl Scouts, we've used geocaching apps to learn map reading and to discover the hidden aspects of our community. In one day, the girls and parents learned more about our village than what was even known to the members of the center of tourism for our village.
#14
Rare Element Hoarder Problems
Element collecting.
Element collecting, as in chemical elements from the periodic table, raises a lot of questions. Number one, where do people find the rarest elements, some of which can only be produced in labs and cost a whole lot of money? Number two, how do they store elements that, with incorrect handling or prolonged exposure, can be harmful for your health?
sleepyqueen 2 years ago
I was thinking that!!! It explains that you physically can't get all the elements. Its a good book.
Load More Replies... Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
If this open shelf contraption made of balsa wood is your method of storage, I'm fairly sure you failed to take the assignment seriously enough.
LizzieBoredom 2 years ago
Dmitri Mendeleev invented the Periodic Table, and in his free time he was a bigamist.
#15
Maps or life hacks, same vibe
"I collect maps, my dad worked for United so he always stuffed a map in my face to make sure I knew where we were going. Now I have a strange fascination for maps/globes."
Craftsman 64 2 years ago
I have a level you can borrow. Seeing that every day would drive me over the edge. Of course, that could be part of your hobby. Whenever I go to someone's house at Christmas and they have a NOEL tchotchke made up of individual letters, I rearrange them to spell LEON
#16
When Graffiti Wears Sweaters
Yarn bombing.
Yarn bombing is like graffiti in many ways, except instead of paint you use yarn. The very first case was a decoration on the door handle of a yarn shop, but with time it turned into an actual hobby for many. And since most things can be covered with yarn, all you need is enough material and patience.
Shadozfire 2 years ago
Dang, now I actually want to take someone's bike and literally crochet it to death!! Would be awesome for April Fool's!
#17
Treasure Hunting but Make It Trash
Dumpster diving.
While it is a fact that sometimes people throw away absolutely undamaged and good things, it’s a whole different question whether you want to literally dive into the dumpster to find those gems and keep them for yourself or sell them. Dumpster diving gave the expression “one man’s garbage is another man’s treasure” a new meaning.
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
One time when I was a kid the church behind my house filled the whole dumpster with computers. They were 486 machines with 4-8MB of RAM, but that was pretty good in 1993. That began my career in computer networking! Another time, it was full of florescent light bulb tubes. Me and the other neighborhood kids had a whole day of light saber fights!
Tee Rat 2 years ago
My dad busted a guy filling the dumpster for his bar full of medical supplies. Unopened packages of syringes, gauze, bandages, etc. It didn't cross his mind to stop at a shelter and donate it. Not sure what happened to them after my dad made him empty it. Probably found another dumpster.
#18
Patience Level: Tree Shaping Expert
Tree shaping.
No, we’re not talking about trimming here. Tree shaping means you give the trunk of a tree all sorts of weird shapes depending on your imagination. One word of advice though, tree shaping takes time, lots of time, so if patience is not your virtue, think again before taking up this hobby.
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
Did you know that plants scream in pain? It's ultrasonic, so humans can't hear it.
#19
Because Even Baseballs Need Glow-Ups
Painting the largest ball of paint. If you visit Alexandria, Indiana, make sure you see the local attraction — the largest paintball. When you look at this 2.5 ton ball, it is hard to believe that somewhere underneath tens of thousands of paint layers there is a regular baseball that set the entire project in motion. What started in 1977 as a fun activity for Mike Carmichael’s toddler son turned into a lifetime project. Today, visitors are welcome to put another coat of paint on the ball.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
So I absolutely had to google an image of this. I was expecting a wicked cool conglomeration of colors. I was not expecting 'shaved nütsack'.) INALEballp...t_ks08.jpg 
HazelD 2 years ago
😂😂 I checked out the picture based on your description and I'm dying 😂😂
Load More Replies...
Shadozfire 2 years ago
I did like the pic of it when someone turned it into a jack-o'-lantern.
#20
Shrooming: Risky Foraging 101
Mushroom hunting.
Mushroom hunting is not too weird compared to other hobbies on this list, but probably was much more popular in previous decades, when supermarkets didn’t offer you any kind of produce. Before you start, make sure you learn enough about mushrooms, as not all of them are safe for consumption.
Noname 2 years ago
In France, you can bring the mushrooms you've harvested from the forest to a pharmacie and they will tell you if it's safe for consummation.
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
I got a sweet secret spot that gives me pounds of morels several times a year
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
They're also pretty easy to grow. Just don't do like my friend and plant a heap at once since they will all fruit at the same time and they don't last long. Gotta stagger the planting.
#21
Snail Mail, but Make It Global
"Postcrossing. I like to exchange postcards with people from all over the world."
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
A friend of my does this, it's apparently a big thing. I wanted to but couldn't find enough postcards from my area.
Shadozfire 2 years ago
Must be nice feeling comfortable enough to give random strangers from all over the world your name and address...
#22
Creepy Crawlies, Questionably Collected
Entomology.
If you are a zoologist, entomology, which is collecting bugs and insects, might be a fairly common activity for you because they are the subject of your studies. However, just as exhibits to be put in jars on shelves at home, this hobby raises some questions.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago (edited)
This used to be a very common hobby. It was also part of the nature studies students did at school. My grandad taught it in the 50s onwards and the kids would often bring their finds to school. His older brother also collected butterflies (Lepidopterist), and enjoyed the fact that during WW2 he was stationed in Darwin, where he could collect ones he had never seen before. They used to put a cloth with ether on it in a jar to kill them I believe.
Bekki Sala 2 years ago
I love collecting insects. But I also collect other dead things and bones, which I like to clean and put on display....
Rebecca Murdoch 2 years ago
I love entomology started with collecting framed insects and developed into live insects and arachnids lol
#23
Soap just got artsy
Soap carving.
Why use a boring bar of soap when you can turn it into a piece of art? This unusual canvas can be a way to unlock your creativity. You can even give away some of your work to your friends and family as a nice personalized gift.
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
I got an A+ for an art project in junior high when I carved the Sphinx from a bar of soap
#24
Nature’s free therapy session
Rock painting.
You can use rocks as canvas to paint whole scenes on them, or you can take a look if its shape reminds you of anything and then paint that thing on top of the rock. All in all, rock painting is a quiet, relaxing hobby. A small bonus: you can always pick up your new canvas for free on the road.
Ziggyc 2 years ago
I come out of chemo one day feeling like really down and decided to take a walk by the river close by,I found a stone with smile written on it and a flower ,it had a little thing on the back saying ro take or place somewhere else.I took it and still have it 9 months later on the kitchen window sill where I can see it every morning ,made such an impact on me
Thee8thsense 2 years ago
I do the same. We have places around town where you can leave them, and there are some amazing artists painting rocks! People have taken mine but I leave everyone's where they are.
#25
Accidentally Vintage Vibes
"I collect antique typewriters. Started when I thought I'd try writing something on an old manual to see if it helped my tendency to ramble. I made it one page and went running back to the computer. But the typewriter I picked up (for $5 on eBay) was such a cool little machine that I started getting into them and got hooked. As antiques go they're often really cheap too, even in working condition."
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
My dad gave his really old typewriter to my brother for his son who completely destroyed it. I wanted it.
#26
Crafting Weird Strings, Not Hits
"I build instruments. I'm not that great at the music itself, but I really like thinking of different string configurations and variations in shape and materials. I started out by trying to understand guitars since I got one and had no idea how to play it; as I learned a bit more, I built things I couldn't afford (like an octave mandolin) and finally, things that didn't exist."
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
My stepdad used to build guitars for work. I think Maton's. He is a good musician though. He has repaired some instruments for pleasure but not built any from scratch since it was his job, as far as I'm aware.
#27
When Your Teddy Needs a Vacation Too
Toy voyaging. No one should be left out of fun, not even toys! That’s what toy voyaging enthusiasts think. This unusual hobby includes sending your teddy bear, or any other toy for that matter, on a holiday to other places where a fellow hobbyist will host them and update you on your toy’s adventures.
Mommitude Attitude 2 years ago
I have Charcot Marie Tooth and someone with the same bought a build a bear to send around to others with it so I did take him around my town. I also carefully repacked his souvenirs that he had obtained along the way. I thought it was an excellent idea.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Sounds like yet another depressing symptom of the dystopian hellhole we live in. "Can't afford to go on vaca? Send your teddy bear instead! Won't that be fun?"
#28
This Is Way More Than Just Skipping Stones
Stone skipping.
We’ve all tried stone skipping but some people took it to a whole different level when they turned it into a competition. Currently, the record is 51 bounces over the water in one throw.
Ines Olabarria-Smith 2 years ago
Saw a video of a kid skipping a rock more than twenty times!!! My record as a kid was four.
#29
Braving Spooks for the ‘Gram
Ghost hunting. Ghost hunters might not have all the fancy equipment the ghostbusters had in their movies, but they still aspire to catch as many ghosts as possible, even if it’s only on film. While many of us would prefer to stay away from haunted places, this is exactly where ghost hunters practice their favorite pastime.
zak 2 years ago
Saying they aspire to catch as many as ghosts as possible infers that at least one ghost has been captured, however I'm not aware of any scientific evidence that's ever been confirmed? 🤔
Surenu 2 years ago
I think what they meant was that they heard a noise they couldn't immediately identify at an old building once.
Load More Replies...
#30
Brooms Up, Game On
Quidditch.
Yeah, okay, brooms can’t fly in our world, so what? Everything else in Quidditch is pretty real: throw a ball, catch a ball, don’t let your opponents win. While Quidditch is still not officially recognized as a sport, many campuses have their own teams, where players compete according to the rules described in the books while holding a broom in their hand.
David Thomas 1 year ago
Actually, it IS recognized as a sport, although as of July 2022 has been renamed Quadball by the USQ, MLQ and the IQA. Quadball rules are inspired by Quidditch in the HP books, but the importance of catching the Snitch is de-emphasized to make it more playable for all - otherwise, it's all about the Seeker.
#31
DIY garlic hack that actually works
"I pickle garlic and other things.
One day a thought popped into my head. "Hey, I like garlic. I wonder if I can get pickled garlic from somewhere." Well, I couldn't seem to find any at the local grocery store so I just decided to look up how to do it on my own. Now I'm pickling garlic with onions, peppers, and eggs."
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
If you want to do this, make sure to look up a method approved as safe by your government's agriculture office. Also, if you don't do it correctly, you'll end up with blue garlic.
Auntriarch 2 years ago
I can't seem to stop myself pickling. Just had purple sauerkraut salad for dinner
#32
Barehanded fish hunts aren’t for the faint
Noodling.
Noodling has nothing to do with either cooking or eating noodles. What it does involve is catching fish in shallow waters with your bare hands. It may not sound like it, but noodling can be pretty dangerous and you can get hurt if you don’t take precautions.
LizzieBoredom 2 years ago (edited)
Breaking News: One-armed man found adrift in small boat. His last words appear to be "Don't noodle sharks......".
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
Catching fish with your bare hands is illegal in the state of Indiana :(
Tee Rat 2 years ago
Does that include if the fish partially swallows your hand? What about feet?
Load More Replies... Glengoolie Blue 2 years ago
Too much broken glass in the water. I won't even wade barefoot, much less stick my hand down there.
Reviewer UK01 2 years ago
Is that another geographical term for guddling or is it a different thing?
#33
Helmet flex, but make it history
"I collect military helmets. There is a huge variety of different helmets to focus on. I mostly collect American helmets from WWI-Vietnam. Here is a picture of a fraction of my collection, showing some of my rarest ones."
#34
Test Drive Your Tattoo Skills
Sketching on vehicles.
Tattooing vehicles is very close to tattooing your skin, except if done right, it’s fairly easy to remove the design. So maybe, before you decide to commit to a new tattoo, try it out on your car first?
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
I wouldn't sketch on my car, but erasable whiteboard markers work well on large white goods - like your fridge.
Glengoolie Blue 2 years ago
If you really want to try it out, sketch it with indelible ink, because that's what it will be on your skin.
#35
Not Your Average Pet Drama
Ant keeping. Ant keeping is different from traditional pets because they live in colonies and you can’t have just one. It is also different from beekeeping, as the latter is a farming activity, while ants bring no material gain. Yet, some people choose to have ant colonies at home and observe their daily lives.
Spencer's slave 2 years ago
I've just replenished the ant feeding station in my garden. They have plenty food and don't come into the house.
Shadozfire 2 years ago
Here in Texas, USA, we have fire ants. They hurt like hell when they bite you. We kill the f*ckers!
#36
Saving like a pro, no sweat
Extreme Couponing. It would have been fun if extreme couponing had anything to do with sports, just like extreme ironing, but in this case “extreme” refers to the amount of effort you put into collecting and organizing all sorts of discount coupons. It all pays off when you go to a shop and save a huge amount in one shopping trip.
Brenda 2 years ago (edited)
I love bargain shopping. Most stores have their own digital coupons, newspapers still have them, you can print them from online sites. The fun is trying to combine store cpns, mfg c0ns, can codes (when available) and store sales. Texas no longer has double or triple cpns in most grocery stores, but there saving out there. I recently only paid like $1 for Olay Body wash,which is normally about $7-$8. Plus, there are many YouTubers that do this and find deals for you
Crystal Ruiz 1 year ago
I want to get into this, but I'd have to wait until I traveled to the states, in Mexico there's no couponing.
Load More Replies... Lorrie Rothstein 2 years ago (edited)
In the extreme couponing show people's houses are crammed with stuff.They spend almost nothing at the checkout
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Not practical if you live in a small apartment, there's only room for so much.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
My time is worth more than the money I would save by spending hours a day on coupons.
#37
When Your Cow Game Is Too Strong
Mooing. Yep, mooing as in imitating the sounds cows make. You can take as much time as you need to perfect your cow impression and then probably visit a local farm and have a chat with the cows there.
Noname 2 years ago (edited)
Me, too!! It started as a joke for my kids when they were young and when we traveled around France. If I saw cows, I'd moo in different French accents until I got a response (I also do stop and ask horses for directions) Later, I learned that cows don't all moo the same, and regionally will have an "accent", so I was correct to moo in various French accents! I also learned that heifers also growl and are extremely protective of their veal, I mean offspring. My best cow joke is that the best cheese is brie de Meaux! (pronounced moo, and yes, it's a real brie from Meaux, France)
Tee Rat 2 years ago (edited)
Flashback time: Many years ago we broke down at night in Nebraska with one friend who wanted to chase cows. Well, LSD and an electrical fence turned into one of my funniest memories. You'd figure grabbing an electrical fence once would be enough. Nope, 4 freaking times in less than a minute and to this day he still blames the fence. It was pitch black out and I can still hear him and cows running and mooing.
Thee8thsense 2 years ago
I like to sing to cows, and they seem to enjoy it, because they will walk across fields to come gather and listen. One time, as I finished singing, one small group all urinated, followed by the various other little groups in the gathering. It sounded like applause!
#38
Professional photobomber energy
News bombing.
It’s one thing when there is a live broadcast in the street and you happen to pass by. Some people can’t resist and look straight at the camera from behind the reporter’s back. It’s a completely different thing when people turn news bombing into a hobby. They find live reports and insert themselves in the background of the shot. Well, at least you could say you were on TV after that.
#39
When Your Pup Becomes a Walking Masterpiece
Competitive dog grooming. Speaking of dogs, does your floof have lots of fur? Then why pay a groomer who will give them a pretty common, breed-appropriate haircut anyway, when you can do it yourself and have your pet sport your most extravagant design? On top of that, if you perfect your skills and enter a competition, you can even win a substantial amount for competitive dog grooming.
Cara 2 years ago
And humans will breed them to give them as much fur as humans want!
Load More Replies...
#40
Only a collector would call the cops on themselves
Ecstasy collection. Disclaimer: drugs are harmful for your health and most of them are illegal to have in your possession. The world learned about ecstasy collection as a hobby in 2009, when a man called Dutch authorities to report that his collection of 2,400 tablets was stolen. While he knew his hobby was illegal, he preferred to let the authorities know, as the collection might have been very dangerous.
Thee8thsense 2 years ago
There is art made from LSD that is considered highly collectable (slight pun intended).
#41
Proof that superpowers are overrated
Fork bending.
A lot of superheroes, especially those with super strength, can bend metal with no effort. And while most regular humans can’t really bend an entire iron fence in a go, some of them give it a try, albeit in baby steps. This is how fork bending became a hobby.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
I bent a spoon once. I didn't mean to. I stabbed it very hard into a tub of rock solid ice cream. Lucky I didn't snap my wrist.
#42
Airplane bags: the weirdest souvenirs
Collecting in-flight sick bags. Most of us, when boarding a plane, hope that we’ll never have to take the in-flight sick bag out of its pocket. But there are people who take them on purpose, even if they don’t feel sick in the slightest. Even though this is a fairly simple act, it turns out, you can have an entire collection of sick bags and turn it into your hobby.
#43
Laundry’s wild new adrenaline rush
Extreme ironing.
No, extreme ironing doesn’t mean you have to iron clothes for your entire family. It’s about taking ironing to all sorts of extreme locations. Ironing while suspended from a cliff? Done. During a parachute jump? Check. Underwater while scuba diving? Completed. And if you think there can’t be too many people who partake in this hobby because come on, this is ironing we’re talking about, think again. Extreme ironing has long stopped being a hobby and has become a competitive sport.
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I don't iron at home so why would I lug an ironing board up a mountain to iron there?
Noname 2 years ago (edited)
In France, there's a plethora of jobs for an auxiliaire de vie which means you clean the house, run errands but especially ironing, which, I've never done because I can't afford nor am I interested in buying items that require ironing, but it's a big deal in France.
#44
Proof you can flex with a cup collection
"I collect cups.
If it's cylindrical and made from paper, plastic, or Styrofoam...and has a logo on it...I want it. I do not collect shot glasses, regular glasses, beer mugs, or steins. Water bottles and those old plastic casino buckets count. This is a small sample of my collection. I have over 600. I began collecting in 2006.
I like to think that I chose cups because I like the idea of something so common being displayed with so many differences. Additionally, it's proof that a company will slap its logo onto everything. Take Mcdonald's, for example. The golden arches pop up on the cup, fry boxes, burger wrappers, and even napkins."
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Gives a new meaning to the "I'm lovin' it" jingle.
Load More Replies... #45
Patriotism, but Make It Art
Anthem listening. "I like listening to national anthems. It's a great way to study language and culture. The bad thing is that it's really hard to be critical (in a literary and artistic sense) without someone being offended and yelling patriotism. Also, I know people who absolutely refuse to sing foreign anthems. I just think it's interesting and that I should be able to appreciate them for their musical and lyrical value."
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I don't even want to listen to my own national anthem. Granted, there are probably plenty that do sound good.
DuckDuckGooseberry 1 year ago
I know the American one thanks to Lady Gaga… President Biden’s inauguration. I learnt it after that
#46
Not Just Creepy, Honestly Fun
Clowning.
Clowns get a lot of bad rep for being creepy, but some people actually enjoy it. They dress up as clowns, walk the streets, and perform occasional hijinks on unsuspecting passersby, all in good nature for a hearty laugh.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Clowns are creepy. Perform a hijnk on med and hope your medical insurance is paid up.
Leigh Kinnaird 1 year ago
That is unfunny for people who have PTSD. In the US it could also get you sh0t by some cray cray person.
#47
Death-Defying Commute or Just Extra?
Train surfing.
Another extremely dangerous hobby, train surfing, means riding on the outside of the train at full speed while holding onto the handrails. While in some countries with overloaded train commutes, this is an unfortunate necessity, in other places, people practice train surfing as a hobby that gives you a huge adrenaline rush.
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
This is illegal and unsafe and shouldn't be encouraged whatsoever
SofiaB 2 years ago
I know someone who was train surfing through Laos & Vietnam and his head hit a telephone pole...he was in a coma for almost a year and doctor's didn't know of he would ever cone out of it. He had to have multiple surgeries on his face/jaw/teeth and when he finally came out of his coma, he had to relearn how to walk, talk, and do other basic functions. And on top of all of that, his personality was completely changed because of the brain trauma. Moral of the story is that train surfing is extremely dangerous and not worth the adrenaline rush!!
Tee Rat 2 years ago
I had a friend hop a train to go to a concert in Colorado. What he didn't know was that when it hits the North Platte Railyard in Nebraska those cars could be going anywhere. He called us to pick him up in western Wyoming.
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 years ago
A child I taught about 12 years ago (sad backstory; sent by parents to live with Gran who couldn't control him; bunked school; got in with gangs in Soweto, etc.) was killed train surfing.
#48
When Hogwarts Ghosts Don’t Text Back
Witchcraft. At some point in your life you realize that the letter from Hogwarts is not coming. Some people move on, others decide to practice witchcraft on their own. The problem here is that outside the Harry Potter universe, witchcraft is often used to harm others. Whether you believe in this or not, if your neighbor keeps boiling stuff in a copper cauldron, maybe it’s a good idea to stay away.
Kel_how 2 years ago
I'm confused by the juxtaposition of HP not being real (and thus magic not being real) and witchcraft being used to hurt people?? Apparently no research was done at all.
Load More Replies... 
Lynn Hixson 1 year ago
I beg your pardon! Witchcraft is neither bizarre nor a "hobby." It's a perfectly legitimate, government recognized form of spirituality. No worse and no better, no more or less bizarre to some people than Catholicism, Protestantism, or any other religion. One of your Pandas got too Bored and started throwing mud without doing their research!
#49
Lowkey dedication or next-level weird?
Collecting navel fluff. Australian Graham Barker took weird to a whole new level when he started collecting navel fluff back in 1984. Up until now he has collected 22.1 grams (0.78 oz) of navel fluff. The only reassuring thing here is that it’s all his own, and he doesn’t go after other people’s navels.
#50
When Bugs Throw Shade
Beetle fighting.
Disclaimer: we are against animal cruelty. While beetle fighting might not be as violent and harmful as dog or rooster fighting, it still involves pitting two bugs against each other for the audience. It has even turned into a gambling opportunity.
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
You're against animal cruelty but you stage fights between two animals and bet on the outcome?
#51
Proof that patience pays off
This is a pure copper sulfate crystal. I spent 2 months growing it
What do you think ?
Craftsman 64 2 years ago
Woodworking - been doing it since I was 5 and it turned into a business but still have hobby aspects that I do for me. Beekeeping - just got into that because someone gave me a jar of honey and it tastes SOOO much better than the store bought stuff. (and can use wax for above mentioned woodworking) Tanganyikan Shell Dweller Aquarium - been keeping fish since I was 10 or so. Astrophotography - mainly single shot Milky Way photos Genealogy - like treasure hunting but can do it from the computer. At an impasse on 1 gg grandfather so going to do the DNA thing and see if that leads anyplace. Fun fact: if you can trace your lineage back to Isaiah Harrison from Oyster Bay, New York, you're related to Abraham Lincoln and Elvis Presley (and me). Chances are better than you'd think because he had 10 kids or so as did a lot of his children.
Brenda 2 years ago
I collect Beatles memorabilia, shot glasses of places I've been and unique glass glasses. I have 2 beer mug shot glasses that belonged to my mom's parents that I treasure (from Woolworth) as well as a miniature crystal engraved champagne glass (great grandparents). Would love real Beatles stuff, too expensive. But what I have is cool
Sabrina Blais 1 year ago
Haunting - performing in or running haunted houses. As in, jump scares and chainsaws. We are called haunters, and most of us are very dedicated to what we do. This can be very physically strenuous.
Dark Pigeon 2 years ago
I collect books that have drawn or painted birds in them. Because I am not allowed (by myself) to collect to many real birds.. already got the 15 parrots.
Craftsman 64 2 years ago
Woodworking - been doing it since I was 5 and it turned into a business but still have hobby aspects that I do for me. Beekeeping - just got into that because someone gave me a jar of honey and it tastes SOOO much better than the store bought stuff. (and can use wax for above mentioned woodworking) Tanganyikan Shell Dweller Aquarium - been keeping fish since I was 10 or so. Astrophotography - mainly single shot Milky Way photos Genealogy - like treasure hunting but can do it from the computer. At an impasse on 1 gg grandfather so going to do the DNA thing and see if that leads anyplace. Fun fact: if you can trace your lineage back to Isaiah Harrison from Oyster Bay, New York, you're related to Abraham Lincoln and Elvis Presley (and me). Chances are better than you'd think because he had 10 kids or so as did a lot of his children.
Brenda 2 years ago
I collect Beatles memorabilia, shot glasses of places I've been and unique glass glasses. I have 2 beer mug shot glasses that belonged to my mom's parents that I treasure (from Woolworth) as well as a miniature crystal engraved champagne glass (great grandparents). Would love real Beatles stuff, too expensive. But what I have is cool
Sabrina Blais 1 year ago
Haunting - performing in or running haunted houses. As in, jump scares and chainsaws. We are called haunters, and most of us are very dedicated to what we do. This can be very physically strenuous.
Dark Pigeon 2 years ago
I collect books that have drawn or painted birds in them. Because I am not allowed (by myself) to collect to many real birds.. already got the 15 parrots.
You May Like “Gave An OSHA Inspector A Stroke”: 50 Times People Fixed Their Problems In The Most “Genius” Ways (New Pics) 50 Times People Posted Incredibly Wholesome Before & After Pictures Online People Were Asked To ‘Delete One Thing In The World’ In This Reddit Thread, And Here Are Their 98 Answers
Justinas Keturka
Saimonas Lukošius
Aivaras Kaziukonis
Related on Bored Panda
