Am I normal or just plain reckless?

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The discussion centers around the concept of normalcy, with participants reflecting on their self-perception and societal expectations. Many contributors express a belief that while they may appear normal externally—having typical jobs and lifestyles—they feel fundamentally different or unique internally. There is a shared sentiment that the effort to conform to societal norms can lead to feelings of isolation or self-doubt, as individuals grapple with the perception of being "normal" versus their true selves. Humor is often used as a coping mechanism, with some participants noting that their unconventional behaviors elicit strange looks from others, reinforcing their sense of being outside the norm. The conversation raises questions about the nature of normalcy and whether a collective perception of abnormality could redefine what is considered normal.

how normal do you think you are?

  • 1- NOT AT ALL

    Votes: 4 23.5%
  • 2- i have a few normal characteristics but for the most but NOPE

    Votes: 8 47.1%
  • 3- ehhh, i lean on both sides of the normal/crazy line

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • 4- i'm pretty normal i think...

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 5- I am the definition of normalcy

    Votes: 1 5.9%
  • other, explain

    Votes: 2 11.8%

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are you normal??

How normal would you rate yourself and why?
 
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If everyone who answers this says they are not normal, does that become the norm?

Most people perceive me as normal. Most people are wrong.
 
I am normal in the way that i have a normal job, a normal car and normal other stuff, but i think everyone is unique in there own way, as cliched as that sounds its true.
 
Other:

I redefine normal.
 
I seem perfectly normal to me!

I have examined my patterns of both thought and deed, and found that they fit perfectly into the perameters established by my own behavior.
 
So Normal that it is completely uncommon.
 
I find myself to be way outside
the norm. I had put in a lot of
effort learning how to act normal
when I'm around normal people. I
don't think any of them are really fooled but things go more smoothly
if they sense you are at least putting some effort into fitting
in.
 
Sometimes I can fool myself into THINKING I'm normal. Especially when I am WITH normal people. While I get along very well with 'normal' people, I'm frequently hit by the realization that I'm the only one that I've cracked up! I get many strange looks. Mostly from my friends. A somewhat bizarre and perverse sense of humor gets me through life. This is normal for ME. Mostly I make people laugh a lot, but those strange looks...they do pop up quite frequently. So I don't know... Does any of this sound 'normal' to anyone?

I think Lurch said it best. "I seem perfectly normal to me!
I have examined my patterns of both thought and deed, and found that they fit perfectly into the perameters established by my own behavior."

Zooby! I know someone JUST LIKE YOU! He spends a whole LOT of time on his computer.
 
No comment. :wink:
 
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Tsunami:

Zooby! I know someone JUST LIKE YOU! He spends a whole LOT of time on his computer.Does this mean he is just like me
because he spends a lot of time on
his computer, or that he spends
alot of time on his computer be-
cause he is just like me?

What am I like, anyway?
 
  • #11
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
I find myself to be way outside
the norm. I had put in a lot of
effort learning how to act normal
when I'm around normal people. I
don't think any of them are really fooled but things go more smoothly
if they sense you are at least putting some effort into fitting
in.

Did YOU post this? Or was it your evil twin?
 
  • #12
Originally posted by Tsunami:

While I get along very well with 'normal' people, I'm frequently hit by the realization that I'm the only one that I've cracked up! I get many strange looks.

From your last post I now have
deeper insight into the above
description of yourself.
 
  • #13
I'm a complete crazed man. I never do anything like its supposed to be done and I am constantly getting into dangerous activities that could kill me.
 
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