Developed a thumb twiddling habit

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The discussion revolves around the development of various habits, including thumb twiddling, doodling, and other quirky behaviors. Participants share personal anecdotes and humorous observations about their habits and those of others, exploring the nature of these behaviors in a light-hearted manner.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions developing a thumb twiddling habit that occurs automatically when their hands are free.
  • Several participants engage in playful banter about the concept of "habits," with references to "hobbits" and humorous misunderstandings.
  • There are discussions about other habits, such as doodling and nail-biting, with some participants expressing concern over the health implications of doodling on hands.
  • A participant humorously suggests that thumb twiddling could indicate possession by a supernatural entity.
  • Some participants share their experiences with thinking habits, including overthinking and the challenges of falling asleep.
  • There are mentions of quirky behaviors related to stepping on sidewalk cracks and how these might relate to OCD tendencies.
  • A participant describes their children's unusual cognitive abilities, such as synesthesia and grouping letters by odd and even counts.

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The discussion features a mix of humorous exchanges and personal anecdotes, with no clear consensus on the nature or implications of the habits discussed. Participants seem to enjoy the playful tone and share differing perspectives without resolving any disagreements.

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Some statements reflect personal experiences and humorous interpretations of habits, which may not be universally applicable or scientifically validated.

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Just of late i have developed a thumb twiddling habit, any time my hands
are free, it is so weird, it just seems to start automatically :confused:
 
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I thought you meant "hobbits." :smile:
 
EnumaElish said:
I thought you meant "hobbits." :smile:

No habits, i do not know where that b came from :confused:
 
wolram said:
No habits, i do not know where that b came from :confused:
That's a good way to use those extra letters, somewhat like the French. :biggrin:

But it's not as bad as invisible letters, which apparently GW Bush sees in words such as nuclear, which he pronounces as nu'-cu-lar. :biggrin:
 
Astronuc said:
That's a good way to use those extra letters, somewhat like the French. :biggrin:

But it's not as bad as invisible letters, which apparently GW Bush sees in words such as nuclear, which he pronounces as nu'-cu-lar. :biggrin:

I am so un lucky with words. one time some one took my, "Ps", then
some one pinched my," Rs", and now i have to many, "Bs".
 
Some of the sisterhood wear habits - a strange habit, indeed. :approve:
 
Oh really Sir? Whenever your hands are free? My hands aren't usually free! And the worst thing is I can stop myself from doodling most of the time. (On paper or even my hand:blushing:)
 
Lisa! said:
Oh really Sir? Whenever your hands are free? My hands aren't usually free! And the worst thing is I can stop myself from doodling most of the time. (On paper or even my hand:blushing:)

Doing doodles on your hand is not healthy, did you read the hand washing thread. :biggrin:
 
wolram said:
Doing doodles on your hand is not healthy, did you read the hand washing thread. :biggrin:
I usually don't do it but I did it today! :blushing:
 
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Lisa! said:
Oh really Sir? Whenever your hands are free? My hands aren't usually free! And the worst thing is I can stop myself from doodling most of the time. (On paper or even my hand:blushing:)

wolram said:
Doing doodles on your hand is not healthy, did you read the hand washing thread. :biggrin:


Lisa! said:
I usually don't do it but I did it today! :blushing:

FLIRTATION ALERT!
 
  • #11
arildno said:
FLIRTATION ALERT!
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
  • #12
Now that is a habit Arildno, you know you shouldn't play with your alerts
the consequences are alarming. :biggrin:
 
  • #13
He's not playing with his alerts, he just wants to offend me!:cry: :cry: :cry:
 
  • #14
I tend to play with my hair when I'm lost in thought. A professor once told me, he could judge how well his lecture went by the braid in my hair. :rolleyes:
 
  • #15
i have a pretty bad habbit of saying "oh! u gay!" to anyone!
 
  • #16
I don't know about bad habbits, but I know of some sisters with dirty habbits.
 
  • #17
There's nothing to be ashamed of Wolram. I sometimes twiddle my hobbits when I have nothing better to do also.
 
  • #18
Huckleberry said:
There's nothing to be ashamed of Wolram. I sometimes twiddle my hobbits when I have nothing better to do also.
Do they need your assistance??
 
  • #19
Ivan Seeking said:
I don't know about bad habbits, but I know of some sisters with dirty habbits.

Tell me more :confused:
 
  • #20
A nun fell in the mud.
 
  • #21
Ivan Seeking said:
A nun fell in the mud.
Yet another ocassion when I find myself desperately wishing for that :groan: smiley I requested. :rolleyes:
 
  • #22
I have a very bad habit of biting my nails :|
 
  • #23
Moonbear said:
Yet another occasion when I find myself desperately wishing for that :groan: smiley I requested. :rolleyes:
Ditto.
Why don't we have it yet? Are they afraid it will be misused upstairs?
 
  • #24
wolram said:
Just of late i have developed a thumb twiddling habit, any time my hands
are free, it is so weird, it just seems to start automatically :confused:
From what I've read about neurology this isn't simply a habit. What it means, actually, is that YOU HAVE BEEN POSSESSED BY SATAN!
 
  • #25
I have a habit of thinking and thinking and thinking...when I'm bored. I have trouble falling asleep and go to sleep in day time because of this habit sometimes...
 
  • #26
cefarix said:
I have a habit of thinking and thinking and thinking...when I'm bored. I have trouble falling asleep and go to sleep in day time because of this habit sometimes...
Yeah, sleeping is a nasty habit. I've tried to quit several times, but I can't stay awake long enough to get through the withdrawal symptoms. :rolleyes:
 
  • #27
zoobyshoe said:
From what I've read about neurology this isn't simply a habit. What it means, actually, is that YOU HAVE BEEN POSSESSED BY SATAN!

Well i'll be, i all ways wanted to be possessed, now what can my first evil deed be :devil: Pushing nuns into mud puddles? nah some thing badder.
 
  • #28
cefarix said:
I have a habit of thinking and thinking and thinking...when I'm bored. I have trouble falling asleep and go to sleep in day time because of this habit sometimes...
I like thinking at night!
 
  • #29
Lisa! said:
I like thinking at night!
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #30
Lisa! said:
I like thinking at night!
To each his own, I suppose.
 

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