Are You Weird or Normal?

scleaves · 04-21-2013, 08:50 PM

I'm convinced I'm one of the weirder ones here. When a site full of people who consider themselves weird think you're weird, you have a problem.

Blarobbarg · 04-22-2013, 12:37 AM

I will not claim to be the weirdest person on this site, or in my city, or among my friends... but I will say, when I meet a stranger and then get to know them, they almost always tell me after awhile, "When I first met you I thought you were bizarre/strange/weird/a freak." This isn't exactly conscious, but I have declared a war on normalcy since early teenhood, so there's that.

I listen to outsider music... free jazz, noise, hardcore, black metal, alternative hip hop, ancient blues, ambient- the list goes on. This is not exactly weird around here (it's downright normal, you'd be weirder just listening to classic rock), but around most of America, it's pretty weird.

My mother is a paralegal right wing feministic redneck entrepeneur who homeschools and practices alternative natural medicine. My adopted father is a severely ADD, stoic (but loving) hippie gun nut who grew up in Mexico and makes intricate knives as a hobby. My family makes it a point to "adopt" teenagers whose family sucks and take them in (my younger "brother" is one of these). They're Christians who can't stand church, and consider the social justice and "love everyone" aspects of their faith of utmost importance. They stress working out your problems with others, intercultural communication, and thinking about things logically. I know none of that explains me, but it's where I've come from, and boy has it made me who I am.

I live in Nicaragua as a missionary, taking care of children and serving the oppressed and unloved in whatever way I can. I'll let you come to your own conclusions about that, but it's definitely not normal.

I love to read. That's not REALLY weird, but honestly, among all of the illiterates in Kentucky, I feel like I stand out.

I am a severe GOOD coffee addict. I mean, I cringe when I see pictures on Tumblr of "Starbucks + Anything Else" and it's tagged "coffee." That's not coffee, that's a hot or frozen beverage made out of high fructose corn syrup and the leftover coffee beans from a plantation, burnt and pressed and covered in whipped cream. Don't get me wrong, in a tight spot and in need of caffeine, I will certainly buy a Grande Mochaccinno Latte Frappe or some other similarly bullcrap drink, but I will hate myself for doing so.

There's more, but I'm sick of typing, so there you go.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 04-22-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

I live in Nicaragua as a missionary, taking care of children and serving the oppressed and unloved in whatever way I can. I'll let you come to your own conclusions about that, but it's definitely not normal.

I have so much respect for you Blarobbarg, that is such a cool thing you are doing. And honestly I find you normal, not in a boring way however!

Forward To Death · 04-22-2013, 03:37 AM

Everyone I know is weird in some way. The more you find out about people, the more odd they seem.

Blarobbarg · 04-22-2013, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

I have so much respect for you Blarobbarg, that is such a cool thing you are doing. And honestly I find you normal, not in a boring way however!

Thank you, that means a lot.

Although I hope you don't find me TOO normal... that would mean I haven't worked hard enough.

RoxyRollah · 04-22-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Forward To Death

Everyone I know is weird in some way. The more you find out about people, the more odd they seem.

Totally!

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 04-22-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

Thank you, that means a lot.

Although I hope you don't find me TOO normal... that would mean I haven't worked hard enough.

Hehe no, not too normal.

The Batlord · 04-22-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blarobbarg

I hope you don't find me TOO normal

**Janszoon** · 04-22-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Forward To Death

Everyone I know is weird in some way. The more you find out about people, the more odd they seem.

This. 100%. Everybody is a weirdo when they're alone.

RoxyRollah · 04-22-2013, 03:00 PM

omg you saw me break dancing in my underwear...****...

04-22-2013, 12:37 AM	#72 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	I will not claim to be the weirdest person on this site, or in my city, or among my friends... but I will say, when I meet a stranger and then get to know them, they almost always tell me after awhile, "When I first met you I thought you were bizarre/strange/weird/a freak." This isn't exactly conscious, but I have declared a war on normalcy since early teenhood, so there's that. I listen to outsider music... free jazz, noise, hardcore, black metal, alternative hip hop, ancient blues, ambient- the list goes on. This is not exactly weird around here (it's downright normal, you'd be weirder just listening to classic rock), but around most of America, it's pretty weird. My mother is a paralegal right wing feministic redneck entrepeneur who homeschools and practices alternative natural medicine. My adopted father is a severely ADD, stoic (but loving) hippie gun nut who grew up in Mexico and makes intricate knives as a hobby. My family makes it a point to "adopt" teenagers whose family sucks and take them in (my younger "brother" is one of these). They're Christians who can't stand church, and consider the social justice and "love everyone" aspects of their faith of utmost importance. They stress working out your problems with others, intercultural communication, and thinking about things logically. I know none of that explains me, but it's where I've come from, and boy has it made me who I am. I live in Nicaragua as a missionary, taking care of children and serving the oppressed and unloved in whatever way I can. I'll let you come to your own conclusions about that, but it's definitely not normal. I love to read. That's not REALLY weird, but honestly, among all of the illiterates in Kentucky, I feel like I stand out. I am a severe GOOD coffee addict. I mean, I cringe when I see pictures on Tumblr of "Starbucks + Anything Else" and it's tagged "coffee." That's not coffee, that's a hot or frozen beverage made out of high fructose corn syrup and the leftover coffee beans from a plantation, burnt and pressed and covered in whipped cream. Don't get me wrong, in a tight spot and in need of caffeine, I will certainly buy a Grande Mochaccinno Latte Frappe or some other similarly bullcrap drink, but I will hate myself for doing so. There's more, but I'm sick of typing, so there you go. __________________ https://rateyourmusic.com/~Blarobbarg ｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆　^my RYM^　｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆ (◠‿◠✿)

04-22-2013, 03:37 AM	#74 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	Everyone I know is weird in some way. The more you find out about people, the more odd they seem. Last edited by Forward To Death; 04-22-2013 at 03:42 AM.

04-21-2013, 08:50 PM	#71 (permalink)
scleaves Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 76	I'm convinced I'm one of the weirder ones here. When a site full of people who consider themselves weird think you're weird, you have a problem.