Name something weird you like to do

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MotionMan

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Reformat and reinstall Windows etc. on other peoples' computers.

Whenever someone gives me a computer to fix (friends, family etc.), I generally will back-up their stuff and simply start over.

I love that New Windows Install Smell.

MotionMan
 

GagHalfrunt

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Carry on very loud fake telephone conversations in public places.

"The bomb is in the locker at the bus station"
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"No, don't do anything, it will detonate at noon"
...
"Just stay away from the bus station. Oh, and the mall, I put one there too"
...
"Watch the news, casualty reports will start soon".
 

MotionMan

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Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Carry on very loud fake telephone conversations in public places.

"The bomb is in the locker at the bus station"
...
"No, don't do anything, it will detonate at noon"
...
"Just stay away from the bus station. Oh, and the mall, I put one there too"
...
"Watch the news, casualty reports will start soon".

That is a good way to get detained, but, I assume, you would also find that funny.

MotionMan
 

GagHalfrunt

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Originally posted by: MotionMan
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Carry on very loud fake telephone conversations in public places.

"The bomb is in the locker at the bus station"
...
"No, don't do anything, it will detonate at noon"
...
"Just stay away from the bus station. Oh, and the mall, I put one there too"
...
"Watch the news, casualty reports will start soon".

That is a good way to get detained, but, I assume, you would also find that funny.

Most places will charge you for a good body cavity search. Do you know of a better way to get one for free?
 

Pheran

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Apr 26, 2001
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All I can say is that it involves Karen Mistal, a lawn chair, six milk bottles and a tuning fork. :)
 

MotionMan

Lifer
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Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Originally posted by: MotionMan
Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
Carry on very loud fake telephone conversations in public places.

"The bomb is in the locker at the bus station"
...
"No, don't do anything, it will detonate at noon"
...
"Just stay away from the bus station. Oh, and the mall, I put one there too"
...
"Watch the news, casualty reports will start soon".

That is a good way to get detained, but, I assume, you would also find that funny.

Most places will charge you for a good body cavity search. Do you know of a better way to get one for free?

Point proven ;)

MotionMan
 

Nik

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I like to take one of the big puffy cheese puffs, put it in my mouth, and just suck on it until it becomes slightly soft and suddenly completely collapses on itself. That sudden implosion is weird :confused:
 

MyThirdEye

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place my gum in a glass of cold water until it gets really hard, then trying to chew it even more.
 
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SlitheryDee

When I'm sitting on the couch I like to take a pillow and lay it across my chest with each end tucked under my arms. I think this started with playing console games because it elevates my arms to a comfortable level for holding a controller.
 

videogames101

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Originally posted by: MotionMan
Reformat and reinstall Windows etc. on other peoples' computers.

Whenever someone gives me a computer to fix (friends, family etc.), I generally will back-up their stuff and simply start over.

I love that New Windows Install Smell.

MotionMan

I concur with this philosophy.
 

Martin

Lifer
Jan 15, 2000
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Originally posted by: Nik
I like to take one of the big puffy cheese puffs, put it in my mouth, and just suck on it until it becomes slightly soft and suddenly completely collapses on itself. That sudden implosion is weird :confused:

Hey, I do that too.


Also, instead of peeling kiwis, I like to shave them and eat them with the skin on.
 

ConstipatedVigilante

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I like to do this weird exhaling thing sometimes where I breathe through my nose and taste with my mouth. It leaves a funny, somehow interesting taste in my mouth. I do not do this when others are around.
 

drum

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Originally posted by: Quintox
I like to 'roll' a small piece of Scotch tape and slip it on my finger. I have no idea why, I just like the way it feels.

What's something weird that you like to do?


PS> Fapping doesn't count.

my boss takes a piece of scotch tape and rolls it back and forth between his thumb and index finger. there is always a piece hanging off the top of his keyboard when he is typing :laugh:
 

mrSHEiK124

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Mar 6, 2004
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I have this bad habit of trying to see how well I can do in a course with as close to 0 effort as possible. Currently working perfectly for Psych, all Physics courses, most gen eds, but because of how long I've kept this up (since 9th grade, when stupid me decided "fuck it"; now a college sophomore/junior) I currently have an "EPIC FAIL" as my grade in Organic II. I barely managed a C+ in Orgo I.

Fuck Organic Chemistry. Study a lot = B-ish. Study nearly nothing = C-ish out of luck. Fuck it. Just give me my passing grade.
 

Barfo

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Jan 4, 2005
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Originally posted by: shortylickens
Nothing I do is "weird" on Anandtech.
I am no competition.

This. I do count tiles and cracks though.
 

eplebnista

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when at a restaurant i attempt to tie the paper wrapper the straw is in into as many knots as possible. if i am waiting to pay for something with cash, i tend to fold the individual bills into as small a wad as possible.
 

Jeff7

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Too many idiosyncrasies to count. :)
(I did manage to spell "idiosyncrasies" correctly on the first try. Yay.:))

Um....I don't know. I like to keep the pickle juice after the last pickle is gone. Then for awhile, if I want another dose of the delicious taste of pickle, just a few small sips of the juice is enough to tide me over. Good stuff. :D