Why Do Things Go Wrong Unexpectedly?

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The thread explores the theme of unexpected injuries and mishaps in daily life, with participants sharing personal anecdotes and questioning the nature of clumsiness. The discussion includes both humorous and serious reflections on why such events occur, touching on concepts of physicality, awareness, and the unpredictability of everyday actions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share personal experiences of injuries occurring from seemingly mundane actions, such as standing up or reaching for objects.
  • There is a recurring theme of questioning why these accidents happen, with some suggesting it may relate to clumsiness or lack of neuromuscular vigilance.
  • One participant humorously recounts a series of unfortunate events leading to injury, prompting discussions about luck and physical awareness.
  • Several participants express a shared experience of struggling to find matching socks, leading to a broader discussion about everyday frustrations.
  • Some participants reflect on the relationship between speed and accidents, suggesting that rushing may contribute to injuries.
  • There are mentions of specific injuries, such as twisted knees and tailbone injuries, with varying degrees of concern and humor about the situations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share similar experiences of unexpected injuries, but there is no consensus on the underlying reasons for these occurrences. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple perspectives on clumsiness and the unpredictability of physical actions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal anecdotes that may not provide a complete understanding of the physical or psychological factors involved in their experiences. The discussion includes humor and exaggeration, which may affect the interpretation of the claims made.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals curious about the nature of accidents in daily life, those who enjoy sharing humorous personal stories, or anyone reflecting on their own experiences with clumsiness and injury.

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I just started this thread so that some others can enlighten us as to why things go wrong,
like today i twisted my ankle by just standing up, but that is just an example what do you have that just goes wrong with no apparent reason?
 
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I twisted my knee by getting up out of the chair, but it's the knee I put the glass through.
 
Evo said:
I twisted my knee by getting up out of the chair, but it's the knee I put the glass through.

Do you have a right side or left side preference for injury, mine is mainly right side.
 
wolram said:
Do you have a right side or left side preference for injury, mine is mainly right side.
Mine is right side, usually, but I broke my left arm 4 times.
 
I can't help you. Things don't go wrong for me. Just this morning I bent down to put on my sandals and my pencil fell from my shirt pocket. I reached out my hand to catch it before it hit the floor and my little finger caught on my pant's pocket. That bent my finger in a particular way and pain shot up my arm so I straightened up in a reflex action and lost my balance as my knee jerked in a knee-jerk reaction to all this. Now I fell to the floor and as luck would have it, the pencil was resting on my other sandal a pointing up just enough to catch me on the palm of my hand as I landed. My foot shot out and knocked over the coat rack that came crashing down on me and knocked me out. I woke up in the hospital when a cute nurse was washing me down. What's wrong with that?
 
Jimmy Snyder said:
I can't help you. Things don't go wrong for me. Just this morning I bent down to put on my sandals and my pencil fell from my shirt pocket. I reached out my hand to catch it before it hit the floor and my little finger caught on my pant's pocket. That bent my finger in a particular way and pain shot up my arm so I straightened up in a reflex action and lost my balance as my knee jerked in a knee-jerk reaction to all this. Now I fell to the floor and as luck would have it, the pencil was resting on my other sandal a pointing up just enough to catch me on the palm of my hand as I landed. My foot shot out and knocked over the coat rack that came crashing down on me and knocked me out. I woke up in the hospital when a cute nurse was washing me down. What's wrong with that?

This must put you at the top of (why) me pile, i hope you are okay now.
 
russ_watters said:
You people are just clumsy.
:-p
 
russ_watters said:
You people are just clumsy.

True but why? What is clumsy.
 
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wolram said:
This must put you at the top of (why) me pile.
It has renewed my faith in the medical profession. First she started at the top and washed down as far as possible. Then she started at the feet and washed up as far as possible. Then she handed me the washcloth and I washed possible.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
It has renewed my faith in the medical profession. First she started at the top and washed down as far as possible. Then she started at the feet and washed up as far as possible. Then she handed me the washcloth and I washed possible.

:biggrin:
 
  • #12
I have a why question. Why can I never find a matching pair of socks?
 
  • #13
Jimmy Snyder said:
It has renewed my faith in the medical profession. First she started at the top and washed down as far as possible. Then she started at the feet and washed up as far as possible. Then she handed me the washcloth and I washed possible.

Did she give you a cotton bud. lol
 
  • #14
Char. Limit said:
I have a why question. Why can I never find a matching pair of socks?

I gave up that situation some time ago, i buy a 12 pack of all black socks so i can all ways find a pair.
 
  • #15
Char. Limit said:
I have a why question. Why can I never find a matching pair of socks?
I always buy the same socks in packs of 6. All of my socks match.
 
  • #16
wolram said:
True but why? What is clumsy.

i think most of the time, it's a lack of neuromuscular vigilance.
 
  • #17
I have a problem with attempting to cut corners and take shortcuts through solid objects and hitting my knees, hips, toes, etc... I'm just in a too much of a damn rush to change the record / get a drink / whatever!
 
  • #18
Evo said:
:-p
Evo,

I think Wolram created this thread just for you, and your endless list of injuries.

Rhody...o:)
 
  • #19
Adyssa said:
I have a problem with attempting to cut corners and take shortcuts through solid objects and hitting my knees, hips, toes, etc... I'm just in a too much of a damn rush to change the record / get a drink / whatever!


Slow down or you will burn out.
 
  • #20
wolram said:
Slow down or you will burn out.

Burn [it] down or you will slow out.
 
  • #21
wolram said:
why things go wrong,?

what's wrong with wrong ? (:confused:)
 
  • #22
Char. Limit said:
Burn [it] down or you will slow out.
Burn up or you will fast in.
 
  • #23
It's better to burn out than to fade away? :)

(Neil Young)
 
  • #24
Adyssa said:
It's better to burn out than to fade away? :)

(Neil Young)

Problem is, some body parts burn out, while others fade away.
 
  • #25
Haha, that is true! :(

I have a day off today, and I'm going to practise moving slowly and doing one thing at a time. ^^
 
  • #26
Jimmy Snyder said:
Burn up or you will fast in.

Burn in or you will fast up!
 
  • #27
Char. Limit said:
I have a why question. Why can I never find a matching pair of socks?

Odd socks don't exist. For every non equal pair of socks you go out wearing, you have a pair just like them at home.
 
  • #28
I fell down last night and injured my tail bone and have a huge swollen area on my left leg just below the hip joint. It looks broken, but I'm not getting that searing pain you get from a break. I need more cushions in order to sit. :redface:
 
  • #29
Evo said:
I fell down last night and injured my tail bone and have a huge swollen area on my left leg just below the hip joint. It looks broken, but I'm not getting that searing pain you get from a break. I need more cushions in order to sit. :redface:
If you'd take my advice, Evo, you would break your ex's bones instead of your own.
 
  • #30
I once reached for a pen at my desk and herniated a disc in my back, I was 22 :(

Bad posture is probably the why...
 

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