Weird Or Oddly 'Normal' Things People Do (nothing dodgy)

[Amyx1518]

when I’m buying milk if there is one that’s left on it’s own, I’ll have to get it so it’s not on its own. If there’s 2 left on one shelf, I’ll chose one from the next shelf, so that one isn’t left behind on its own.

 

[Saddlesoap]

Not exactly a mind-blower to start off but here goes: whenever I replace a broken kettle (so every 2 or 3 years) I buy ANOTHER kettle as well. So there's always a spare new kettle in its box in the cupboard. Which might be a bit weird... On the plus side you'll never need to be without a cuppa at our house

I'm intrigued how often you need to replace your kettle Think I've had 2 in 15 years

 

[flutternutter]

Funerals...

I know its the "norm" but they are really bloody weird aren't they? Like standing, sitting, singing. Who makes these rules? Wear black, dont wear black.

Everyone grieves differently too so some ppl dread a funeral, some look forward to it to get it over with. When you think about it its just such a strange situation!

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

Funerals...

I know its the "norm" but they are really bloody weird aren't they? Like standing, sitting, singing. Who makes these rules? Wear black, dont wear black.

Everyone grieves differently too so some ppl dread a funeral, some look forward to it to get it over with. When you think about it its just such a strange situation!

Good point about everyone grieving differently, therefore a 'standard' funeral is not going to suit every bereaved person.
A relative of mine organised what's called a 'direct cremation' when her partner died - no funeral, no wake, just a time we could all think of the person when we knew the cremation was taking place. It's the only time I've heard of that arrangement but I keep seeing adverts for direct cremation on the tv so it must be gaining popularity, especially as it's bound to be considerably cheaper.

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

Thought it'd be good to share the weird and quirky things we or people we know do. Everyday habits we think are normal but are probably a bit odd (not meaning seedy or too personal though).

Not exactly a mind-blower to start off but here goes: whenever I replace a broken kettle (so every 2 or 3 years) I buy ANOTHER kettle as well. So there's always a spare new kettle in its box in the cupboard. Which might be a bit weird... On the plus side you'll never need to be without a cuppa at our house!
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On a related note to kettles, a weird thing I used to do was boil a FULL kettle 2 or 3 times before making every single hot drink, which was a ridiculous waste of electricity. Anyway I put a stop to that daftness and now only fill the kettle with enough water, and strictly boil once only.
Guess what? Electricity usage is way down on what it used to be.

 

[flutternutter]

As soon as my husband gets up and goes downstairs the tv goes on. Whether hes watching or not its on. If he goes outside its still on.

 

[heavenscent]

As soon as my husband gets up and goes downstairs the tv goes on. Whether hes watching or not its on. If he goes outside its still on.

I do this too! Also, can’t fall asleep without the tv on and I’ve no idea why.

 

[Mamacita]

when I’m buying milk if there is one that’s left on it’s own, I’ll have to get it so it’s not on its own. If there’s 2 left on one shelf, I’ll chose one from the next shelf, so that one isn’t left behind on its own.

Aw I do similar things. Like if I need to bin some veg or something that went off I apologise to it to say sorry it didn't fulfill its destiny of being eaten lol

 

[prozacprincess]

I count when I do things. So for example if I pour milk in coffee I’ll count to three as I pour. Its always 3, 5 or 7 depending on what it is. I’ve always done it and I’ve no idea why …

 

[Lizzie Mintdrop]

Good point about everyone grieving differently, therefore a 'standard' funeral is not going to suit every bereaved person.
A relative of mine organised what's called a 'direct cremation' when her partner died - no funeral, no wake, just a time we could all think of the person when we knew the cremation was taking place. It's the only time I've heard of that arrangement but I keep seeing adverts for direct cremation on the tv so it must be gaining popularity, especially as it's bound to be considerably cheaper.

My dad had a direct cremation before they were called that. He was very non-conforming, my dad, he didn't want us sitting in a council chapel watching him in a box go behind some curtains, in his word so he wanted us to go for a meal and say goodbye in a place that he would have liked. We ended up in Nandos, which he wouldn't have liked but his teenage granddaughters loved.

 

[Lizzie Mintdrop]

I don't know if this is weird but it's weird to me, my partner brushes his teeth with hot water. I think that must be the least refreshing way to a clean mouth

 

[flutternutter]

Good point about everyone grieving differently, therefore a 'standard' funeral is not going to suit every bereaved person.
A relative of mine organised what's called a 'direct cremation' when her partner died - no funeral, no wake, just a time we could all think of the person when we knew the cremation was taking place. It's the only time I've heard of that arrangement but I keep seeing adverts for direct cremation on the tv so it must be gaining popularity, especially as it's bound to be considerably cheaper.

Im not surprised with the cost these days. I do wonder how much of a traditional funeral is just to get people to part with their cash to show how much they loved someone
I wish those no frills type arrangements were more common tbh as i cant imagine having the financial burden to worry about at such a sad time.
I went to one where theyd already been cremated and ashes spread. Private family only ceremony and the extended family and friends were invited to a party. It was an open bar and food so it wasnt to save money but the person who died just didnt want people to be sad, which is easier said than done BUT the surroundings and set up certainly helped.

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

A friend loves jigsaws (I do too) but he doesn't begin with the edge pieces. He just randomly starts putting the image together by colours, or a building, or the sky. If there wasn't a guide picture (some puzzles don't have one) you wouldn't have a clue.
How can you not start with edge pieces?!

 

[flutternutter]

My dad had a direct cremation before they were called that. He was very non-conforming, my dad, he didn't want us sitting in a council chapel watching him in a box go behind some curtains, in his word so he wanted us to go for a meal and say goodbye in a place that he would have liked. We ended up in Nandos, which he wouldn't have liked but his teenage granddaughters loved.

It just feels warmer to me. Doing something together which isnt focusing on the morbidity of it all

 

[Kim Mild]

No matter how light it is , my husband puts the ceiling light on when he goes in a room .

 

[Cheapseats]

I like the tv on for background noise I fall asleep to tv when husband is away. I need noise to sleep to.

Probably a bit weirder but I will give tv weather people nicknames like bellend cnut and tittyanna. I'm not going to say who those weather people are. Everytime bellend comes on tv I say his nickname.

 

[OwlAtTheMoon]

I speak to myself when I'm alone in the house. Not actually chat, just the odd thing like 'Right, that's that!' if I've finished doing something, or 'What'll I have to eat?' as I wander into the kitchen... Bit weird.

 

[Deeznutslol]

My husband unplugs the kitchen appliances at night because he doesn’t “trust” them not to explode or catch fire lmao.

Also, my BIL has this weird thing about opening windows, regardless of what the weather is like outside, whenever he enters a room he has to open a window for some reason. I find it so weird because often he’ll walk into a room that I’m sat in, open every single window, remain in the room for approximately 2 minutes, then get up and leave the room.

 

[Tinkerbell cat]

Its always blasting. He's always shouting over it. Its just totally unnecessary. And yes... I am constantly turning it off. He always comes in 20 minutes later asking why I've turned it off.
When we go out I have to tell him to turn it off. It's not natural at all for him!

I should have known tbh. Its my own fault. When we both lived at home he would leave the TV on and his family never said anything so it's obviously just their norm!

I always have the tv on too. More just for background noise as I WFH but even if I'm just reading in the evenings, I have the tv on and some programme I've probably seen 100x over just on in the background.

 

[Mookiegoose]

I don't know if this is weird but it's weird to me, my partner brushes his teeth with hot water. I think that must be the least refreshing way to a clean mouth

I do too as it's less harsh on sensitive teeth than cold water.