Your Weird Quirks

[AstareGod]

I noticed we all kind of jumped onto cliffdweller for his telling us he has no problem with being 15 minutes or late. I mean - this is the quirks thread. Whether or not we view that as an actual quirk ourselves, most of these could probably be frowned upon or judged by anyone - and that's not the kind of reaction any of us really want when posting such sometimes very personal things about ourselves.

cliffdweller, I can understand where you're coming from. With my own personality, I don't put that much emphasis on very rigid scheduling and I greatly enjoy a more freelance attitude where exact timing doesn't matter. In the times where I have held jobs that require punctuality, I have an amazing record of showing up mostly 10-15 minutes early, but there were times that I did show up late, even though I had no intention of doing so.

However, after starting a small business a few months ago, I have no set schedule (unless I'm meeting with a customer), and whenever I decide to start my work, or take a break, or have lunch - I decide that. It's a much better way for me to plan my day and feel in control of it. I can still operate on someone else's time, but I don't feel I'd be truly happy living that way, so I can understand how the feelance aspects appeal to you and me.

As for me, I sit at a computer almost all day long, mostly working (programming and web development). I listen to music almost all the time that I can, but when I'm not, I'm prone to express whatever emotion I'm feeling at the time whenever it gets really strong. Like if I'm working on a bug and it's frustrating me to no end, I'll all of a sudden growl really loudly.

I also talk to myself and laugh at myself a lot when I'm by myself - especially in the shower.

 

[CleverOne]

I like my coffee black. Sadly, in this day and age, that is a quirk.

When watching basketball or tennis, I snap my fingers like the the ghetto queen of hood rats whenever I witness an awesome play. I think straight men bash their heads together or something.

I am very particular about lighting quality. Fluorescent lights drive me nuts, they make my brain feel like it's melting. Screw energy savings, be classy and use ferrowatts.

I make sure that my cat eats before I do. That's not a quirk, it's just me worshipping cats.

I don't use refridgerators because their noise bothers me and they make food only "seem" fresh. Most fridges smell awful, too, but people are too used to them to notice.

I can't be bothered to do dishes for months but I will spend countless hours cleaning my bong.

 

[CleverOne]

I consider myself the least OCD person you'll ever meet, but I do have one pet peeve. When I shave, I strive for a glassy feel on my face. (Most often, I get razor burn you wouldn't believe from this obsession.)

I just can't stand stubble, and my face grows tree stumps. In fact, just today, I went looking for a safety razor, because I find that Mach 2s just don't give a glassy-enough shave.

Sooner or later, I intend to copy our BearBoi, and master the use of a straight razor. Then I'll have a glassy face every day.

You will LOVE a double edge safety razor. I don't know if I could live without mine.

Of course, you must also have good shaving soap and a brush made of badger or better.

 

[CleverOne]

Do not buy a cheap razor. I did, and it's already falling apart after just one year. Still works for now.

And yeah, I love using beeswax candles! The pineal gland seems to be way less aggravated from candlelight later in the evening compared to light bulbs, and I find I can transition into sleep much more smoothly if I only use candle light once the sun goes down.

 

[AstareGod]

Johann - I'm glad we are in agreement! I'm not saying it's wrong to have the attitude that cliffdweller does - I don't know him and don't know his situation - but he knows himself and he knows what works best for him. It's all about finding compatibility and harmony in life. I'm lucky that I can be flexible and operate in whatever manner best fits myself and the other person, but I realize not everyone is like this, and that's OK.

I feel the same way about lighting that CleverOne does. I'm not a fan at all of fluorescent lights. In fact when I worked the desk at my dorm in college at nights, I used to turn off all the lobby fluorescent lights (even though I think we weren't supposed to do that) because I couldn't stand how bright and cold it made things feel.

My attitude changed with the CFL bulbs. Some of them give off a warmer light, but it's nothing like the good old incandescents that give off a lot of heat too! But the fact that CFLs have mercuty is starting to bother me as the days go on, so I may switch to LEDs to have the energy-saving benefits as well as having no harmful chemicals. Nothing beats the Sun though!

 

[The_Reaper]

Oh wow, where do I start?

1.) I have a thing about open closet doors; I can't sleep or stand to be in a dark room if the closet is open.

2.) Even though its impossible, I sometimes worry about letting my arms and legs dangle off of the bed or couch; for fear of someone with a scalpel slashing something vital.

That's good enough for now...

Now, no hauling me off the to the crazy bin.

 

[borg69unimatrix]

Here's a weird quirk:

The "fembots" in the 70s series The Bionic Woman gave me nightmares for years.

They resembled too closely those dreams where you flee from something menacing, only to have your feet slip out from under you.

They scared me too... and are actually some of my fave Bionic Woman episodes.

For the longest time, if people were acting out of character, I'd ask them if they were a 'Fem-Bot'.

 

[G-Lexington]

When I'm wandering around my house, getting ready to leave, or just aimlessly doing things...and if there's no music playing, and no song currently running through my head...



...this song starts playing in my head. To the point where I start singing it, sometimes out loud.

I don't know why. It's not my favorite song. It's not my favorite Herbie Hancock song. I don't even think it's my favorite song from that album. But out of nowhere, I'll start mumbling "Keep on goin' 'til ya drop, don't stop..."

Lex

 

[Mr-Brooding]

I speak to myself.

I used to have a speech impediment when I was in elementary school, so I pay extra close attention to "r" and "s" words by stressing them when I speak.

 

[pocketpool]

I often find myself zoned out and completely immersed in long imaginary conversations. It's like, if ____ happened, I would say ______, then they would say _____.

In my head I always refer to myself as "we", sometimes aloud as well. For instance, I wouldn't be caught dead saying "I'll see you later", it's always "we".

 

[Duigi-Luigi]

I spend a lot of time in a nearby cemetary. I even write down the names of those who have died and then google them to find out how they passed away and a little bit of their history. I even talk to them.

 

[freefall]

Sometimes I talk to plants.
Sometimes I stare at people just to stare at them.

 

[JayHawk]

Hmmm where to begin....

I was born an old man listening to news reports, watching C-Span, Talk of the nation and what not... I will still listen to every word of a Presidential Address even knowing a full 90% of it is comprised of unrealistic wishes and bullshit.

I am an incurable neat freak. I must tidy, put away, wipe down and otherwise ensure my areas are spotless.

Along that note my cars and trucks are always immaculate.

Still going down the auto note I listen for problems. I know I know everyone hears when their ride makes an odd noise but i am overly paranoid about smells and sounds coming from the vehicle I am driving.

 

[gameboy 11]

Well for the past month or two I have noticed that when some people talk to me, like mid-conversation I think of (or even better wanna sing) a song. The song varies depending on my mood and such. Very odd but it's kinda funny.

 

[ozguy]

I can relate to many already mentioned, plus .....

I have to know where my keys (car, house & work ... they're all on the same ring) are at all times, and will check numerous times throughout the day to make sure they are still where I put them (I never keep them on me, though ... hate the weight & bulk of them in my pocket etc).

I always make my bed every morning.

I can't go longer than a week without stripping the bed and re-making it with clean sheets and pillow cases. I am ridiculously fussy when it comes to making the bed ... sheets and blankets (don't have a doona ... hate them!) have to be perfectly smooth and even on each side of the bed before I tuck them in.

I always hang the washing out in a particular order (socks & undies together on an inner line, shorts & trousers together & always turned inside out etc etc), plus ... and this definitely is weird lol! .... when I'm using two or more pegs on a particular item of clothing, they have to be the same colour AND they have to match the colour of the item!

I pee in the shower without any hesitation whatsoever!

I rarely jerk off when I'm in bed but I have to play with my cock and fantasize for a short while (about 10-20 mins) before I can fall asleep.

I have never, ever had a wet dream in my entire 58 years!

 

[ozguy]

.... I am an incurable neat freak. I must tidy, put away, wipe down and otherwise ensure my areas are spotless.

You and I would get along extremely well, my friend!

 

[gameboy 11]

Speaking of sleep, I also can't sleep in my bed unless I'm on my stomach. The only time I can sleep in another position is on the small couch downstairs where I can lay on my back and fall asleep.

I'm lovin' this topic by the way. I feel less weird!

 

[Lawnmowerman]

When I take off my clothes to put them in the hamper at night, I have to fold all of them up neatly. Never mind that they're going to get all jumbled up in the washer. When I take off my sweatpants or shorts before bed, I do the same with them. (I never realized I even did this until my partner pointed it out ).

All paper money in my wallet must face the same direction; when a cashier gives me change, I will orientate any of them that are upside-down or reversed into their correct position before they go in the wallet.

I know I have plenty of other oddities, just can't think of them at the moment...

 

[blackbeltninja]

If I see a tangled or overwound phone cord, I have to untangle it. Doesn't matter where I am or whose it is, I'm on it like a flash.

-d-

 

[eddielee]

I don't like to eat when people are standing or walking close behind me. If I'm eating at a restaurant and some people stop to talk behind my chair, I'll stop eating until they go away.