Why Do Things Go Wrong Unexpectedly?

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The discussion revolves around the theme of unexpected injuries and mishaps occurring in everyday situations. Participants share personal anecdotes of injuries that happened without clear cause, such as twisting ankles or knees while simply standing up or bending down. There's a notable focus on the right versus left side preference for injuries, with many contributors indicating a tendency for injuries to occur on one side more than the other. The conversation also touches on the concept of clumsiness and its potential causes, with some attributing it to a lack of neuromuscular vigilance or rushing through tasks. Humor is prevalent, with light-hearted comments about matching socks and the absurdity of injuries. Additionally, there are mentions of past experiences that resulted in serious injuries, highlighting a shared sense of frustration and camaraderie among those who have faced similar challenges. Overall, the thread captures a blend of humor and empathy regarding the unpredictability of physical mishaps in daily life.
  • #31
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:

Oh noes :cry:! Put some ice on it!
 
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  • #32
My right eye feels like it's been pulled into my skull, I have this headache all day long, and seems like it won't go. I believe it's because some water went deep inside through my nose last night... Haha! This sounds so Evo! :biggrin:

Hey there Evo, hope you get well soon. :)
 
  • #33
Char. Limit said:
I have a why question. Why can I never find a matching pair of socks?

My daughter refused to wear matching socks when she was a teenager and a young adult.

I remember one of the first warm days of spring. I had gone shopping on the way home from work and changed into shorts and sandals before unloading the groceries. First thing I do going out the door is ram my toe into the corner of the screen door, opening up a bleeding gash. It was almost like I put on sandals for the sole purpose of being able to hurt my toe.

I remember another first warm day of spring where we took the kids to the park for a picnic. Before we could even finish unloading the food from the car, one of boys had accidentally kicked the other one in the nose, giving them a bloody nose. While I was dealing with that, one of the daughters started screaming. I ran over to her and found out she broke her arm falling off of the monkey bars. We drove all the way to the park, just so the kids could spend five minutes injuring themselves, so we could spend the rest of the day in the emergency room.
 
  • #34
Fitting to a why thread.

 
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Y

Because!
 
  • #36
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEzxchU4RUY
 

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