1. You know those vents at the tops of walls when houses or buildings have like central air or something? Where the heat/air-conditioning comes out of? Well, when I was younger (like from ages five to fourteen) I used to think people I knew were up there spying on me. Sometimes they were people from my elementary school, though on occasion it was famous people. I'm really glad I never thought of that when I was a kid. It would have freaked me the hell out.
2. I look people in the mouth (as opposed to the eyes) when talking to them. Something about looking people in the eyes while talking makes me feel astronomically uncomfortable, and if I try to do it I can't focus on what they're saying. It's like their eyes become these black holes sucking my concentration up. I usually only look people in the mouth if there's something about their teeth that draws my attention. Like, I had a professor with the most unflattering and weird set of dentures ever, so I always looked her in the mouth (even when I tried not to).
3. I use conversational song a lot, sometimes conversational movie quotes. If someone says a word/phrase/idea that's even remotely like a lyric (or line from a movie), I'll sing it to them (or act it out). A Really Bad Example:
A Friend: I need a break. Me: Gimme a break, gimme a break. Both of Us: BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF THAT! KIT! KAT! BAR!
It can get pretty weird in public places. That's fun! I often sing or quote like that, but people rarely respond properly. *sad* But it's much more likely to happen at home, when my husband and son have been forced to consume the same media as I. :o)
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Date: 2008-04-07 04:39 pm (UTC)1. You know those vents at the tops of walls when houses or buildings have like central air or something? Where the heat/air-conditioning comes out of? Well, when I was younger (like from ages five to fourteen) I used to think people I knew were up there spying on me. Sometimes they were people from my elementary school, though on occasion it was famous people. I'm really glad I never thought of that when I was a kid. It would have freaked me the hell out.
2. I look people in the mouth (as opposed to the eyes) when talking to them. Something about looking people in the eyes while talking makes me feel astronomically uncomfortable, and if I try to do it I can't focus on what they're saying. It's like their eyes become these black holes sucking my concentration up. I usually only look people in the mouth if there's something about their teeth that draws my attention. Like, I had a professor with the most unflattering and weird set of dentures ever, so I always looked her in the mouth (even when I tried not to).
3. I use conversational song a lot, sometimes conversational movie quotes. If someone says a word/phrase/idea that's even remotely like a lyric (or line from a movie), I'll sing it to them (or act it out). A Really Bad Example:
A Friend: I need a break.
Me: Gimme a break, gimme a break.
Both of Us: BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF THAT! KIT! KAT! BAR!
It can get pretty weird in public places. That's fun! I often sing or quote like that, but people rarely respond properly. *sad* But it's much more likely to happen at home, when my husband and son have been forced to consume the same media as I. :o)