Eccentricity?

[ayn]

So I've been reading more about eccentricities (probably because I'm a fucking weirdo), and I haven't found anything about you guys having eccentricities on the forum (sorry if I simply missed a previous thread). Its making me wonder how weird you guys are..


I'll start.. Ever since I was little I have never worn matching socks.. I just don't see the point. Other people /have/ copied this from me in the past (I was extremely popular, though not well liked, from ages 4-11). But for me it isn't so much of attempting to be different, I just see no point in putting matching socks together.

I also don't usually sit like a normal person.. I am most comfortable sitting either cross legged (in normal chairs), my feet against my chest (in normal chairs), or other combinations of weird sitting patterns. I have never seen anyone who is so against sitting like a normal person. At the VERY minimum I must have both legs tucked neatly under my ass. I am simply uncomfortable sitting in a normal chair position. I sit like this in ALL my university lectures, and I definitely get many odd looks.. but Idgaf.

Shamefully, I also still suck my thumb. I am extremely good at hiding it, and I never plan to quit. Imagine being a smoker with no negative side effects.. No one in the world knows I do this because I have grown so stealthy. I went through one year where I didn't suck, then I realized I fucking love it and society doesn't control what I do or don't do, so I started sucking again and never stopped.

So what about you guys? Any weird habits you have? Any eccentricities?

 

[perkins]

I went through one year where I didn't suck, then I realized I fucking love it and society doesn't control what I do or don't do, so I started sucking again and never stopped.

This made me "lol" on a few different contexual levels.

I do believe there is another thread on eccentric Intp behavior. However, I am not INTPf savvy enough to locate it.

 

[Cognisant]

I like to spin, I mean I'll be walking along and pick up something on my left and if it's big enough to make me stop to use both hands I'll continue the turning motion so I fall backwards on my right heel, my left leg lazily swings around, I then land on my left foot and continue on with a minimal loss of momentum.

 

[HDINTP]

So I've been reading more about eccentricities (probably because I'm a fucking weirdo), and I haven't found anything about you guys having eccentricities on the forum (sorry if I simply missed a previous thread). Its making me wonder how weird you guys are..


I'll start.. Ever since I was little I have never worn matching socks.. I just don't see the point. Other people /have/ copied this from me in the past (I was extremely popular, though not well liked, from ages 4-11). But for me it isn't so much of attempting to be different, I just see no point in putting matching socks together.

I also don't usually sit like a normal person.. I am most comfortable sitting either cross legged (in normal chairs), my feet against my chest (in normal chairs), or other combinations of weird sitting patterns. I have never seen anyone who is so against sitting like a normal person. At the VERY minimum I must have both legs tucked neatly under my ass. I am simply uncomfortable sitting in a normal chair position. I sit like this in ALL my university lectures, and I definitely get many odd looks.. but Idgaf.

Shamefully, I also still suck my thumb. I am extremely good at hiding it, and I never plan to quit. Imagine being a smoker with no negative side effects.. No one in the world knows I do this because I have grown so stealthy. I went through one year where I didn't suck, then I realized I fucking love it and society doesn't control what I do or don't do, so I started sucking again and never stopped.

So what about you guys? Any weird habits you have? Any eccentricities?

Funny. I do same things.

 

[ayn]

Funny. I do same things.

All of them?
Even the last one?

Please tell me you're not trolling..



I also really like your picture.

 

[Lot]

It's funny to read that you sit cross legged too. I can't help but do that in any chair. I blame it on having owned a ferret that bit my ankles, but it's been around longer than that.

I chew on my tongue when I'm really into something. Like while driving or playing video games. This annoys my family to no end.

I have a few tics that come and go. I'll do rhythmic sniffing patterns or exhale with my mouth in patterns. I blink a lot while stressed. As a little kid I was always picked on by class mates for my blinking. It'll get so bad that I get head aches from all the tension built up in my face muscles. Some times I need to tap my thumb to my fingers or tap on a surface in some rhythmic pattern. I don't even know what patterns I need to do until I do it right. Which puts me in some shitty loop of being uncomfortable till I get it. I'v learned to stop them for the most part.

I don't know if any other INTPs have this issue. But when I'm with certain groups of people, I tend to act extra weird. On St. Patty's 3 days ago, I found a random pair of cat ears on the ground. I put them on. Then I thought, "This isn't weird enough." So I asked my female party host if she had anything else I could were. She told me she had lingerie. I said, "Why not?" So I put on some leather top and lacy coat thing. I kept my work pants on, though. And I walked around like this the whole party. I'm usually very reserved.

I like to ran around with my arms out and pretend to be an airplane. Then when approaching my friends I'll move my arms forward like I'm grabbing an old timey machine gun and shoot at them.

At work I dance in place all the time. Kicking my legs out and moving my arms in a horizontal circular motion in front of me. They call it the Lot dance. (I only say lot dance because I don't want my real name used around here yet.) Everyone at work loves my poor dance skills.

 

[Hadoblado]

The odd sock thing, I thought I was the only one!

I'm not really into the being weird thing though, weirdness is not something I value in myself or other people. I wear odd socks because it's more practical for me to do so; I don't need to match pairs, and I don't need to throw out two socks every time I ruin one. Weirdness for the purpose of seeking attention, standing out from others, and simply indulging in some sens of 'oh man, I'm so random right now', holds very little appeal.

edit: I'm not implying those are your motives btw, nor that it is wrong for you to have them if you do :P

 

[GYX_Kid]

Hey. What makes you throwback eightfold with tarp a'Mario! wn south?

I dunno. I think INTPs tend to have massive worlds of intricate, chaotically spiraling organized eccentricities inside themselves- but translating it into extroversion and manifesting that on the outside tends to be an entirely different game and language. Any time it's done in a context which gets accepted as being successful, then it's often like ...holy shit.

 

[Synthetix]

I do eccentric shit.. I don't have to tell you about it because I'm awesome... More so than you. Fuck off and have a nice warm cup of tea before bed tonight.

 

[Wormwood]

Right now, I'm sitting in my chair like it's a hammock, my body facing to the left of the screen, with my left hand reaching between my legs to type.

Sometimes, when someone I'm currently living with is focusing really hard on something, I place light objects on top of their head and watch them until they notice it's there. One time, this resulted in my dad coming home from the store with a Christmas bow still stuck to the top of his hat. I'm pretty annoying.

 

[ayn]

Right now, I'm sitting in my chair like it's a hammock, my body facing to the left of the screen, with my left hand reaching between my legs to type.

I sit exactly like that!! Hahaha

I do eccentric shit.. I don't have to tell you about it because I'm awesome... More so than you. Fuck off and have a nice warm cup of tea before bed tonight.

I was just interested, but okay. Cool story bro.

 

[The Gopher]

Well I never thought of myself as eccentric until someone bought me a note holder.. When I asked why they did that they said because it seemed eccentric and made them think of me. I now wear it as a clip on my jeans (not jeans but you get the idea) for no good reason. Also I hammock my chair that is normal.

Oh and I text upside down. I find it easier my texing speed is doubled doing that. was first so people wouldn't see what I was writing. Also have no problem reading instructions upside down but that is not a habbit more an ability. Something I have also just noticed I type out "hmm" when I finish a sentence and am thinking then delete it when I think of something. Hmm...

 

[Synthetix]

I was just interested, but okay. Cool story bro.

You're my nigga...




When in high school, if I came across a purple pen, I'd always ”borrow” it from whoever, then write every assignment I had with it, til it ran out, or until I found another purple pen. I'd also do this with those velvet pens.

 

[Nibbler]

I think my eccentricities are more subtle.

I like wearing the same things all the time (after washing of course).
I imagine pandemonium breaking out in a super serious situation, quietly amusing myself.

Once taking seats for a meeting at work, we were talking about TV and I said my current favorite show is "Strangers With Candy". This super boring manager said, "Oh, that explains a few things."

I'm a quiet in person, but when young I tended to appreciate the more obviously strange people as opposed to mundane people who live life in a rut and LIKE it. I'm 40 now and find loud, purposefully obnoxious people to be an annoying distraction.

To "break out" of something I took theatre classes when I lived on the East coast. I sucked at it but enjoyed myself. I found I like theatre (except musicals, I can't stand musicals and that's mostly what theatres here on the west coast produce because the fucking masses flock to flashy musicals).

 

[Nibbler]

By the way, you probably won't see us talking much about eccentricities specifically because we most likely regard some things as "normal" amongst each other.

 

[perkins]

Recently, in social settings, I have been touching my guy friends in a way projecting homosexual tendencies to strangers (e.g. my arm around their waist, trying to hold hands, resting my head against their shoulder). I do this just long enough until the group takes notice (seemingly uncomfortable), then I casually walk away.

I suppose I do this for my own amusement. My friends hate it and get embarrassed. Any other bystanders usually have no clue if I am being serious since I give no inclination otherwise.

Oddly, I dislike any type of public affection. No kissing, hugs or even handshakes for me. High fives are okay though.

 

[Starfishtea]

I don't match my socks either.

 

[MEDICaustik]

Someone said something about wearing the same clothes, after washing. I think this is an INTP thing in general, but I may be wrong.

I enjoy scratching my head with sharp objects. It gives me an insanely wonderful sense of relaxation.

I like to sleep on the floor.

I can NOT dress without a white undershirt. No matter what. I wear a white undershirt under EVERYTHING. I can't even wear a t-shirt on a scorching hot summer day without an undershirt.

I bite the inside of my mouth and pull little pieces of flesh off. I do the same thing to my lips.

 

[Lot]

Recently, in social settings, I have been touching my guy friends in a way projecting homosexual tendencies to strangers (e.g. my arm around their waist, trying to hold hands, resting my head against their shoulder). I do this just long enough until the group takes notice (seemingly uncomfortable), then I casually walk away.

I suppose I do this for my own amusement. My friends hate it and get embarrassed. Any other bystanders usually have no clue if I am being serious since I give no inclination otherwise.

Oddly, I dislike any type of public affection. No kissing, hugs or even handshakes for me. High fives are okay though.

I do that all the time. It's so funny how your friends squirm and freak out. I used to do this at work with all my male coworker, but my new coworkers aren't as secure with them selves. I think this is a common practice in the food service industry. You can't help but sexually harassed and sexually harass the same sex. It's to funny to not.

When I was a teenager I would put my hand in a friends back pocket while in public. He hated it. I also would embarrass him by talking about homoerotic things rather loudly while we waited in line for food.

High fives are always ok.

 

[jantling]

usual things.
It's easier to talk on the phone upside down.
And public physical contact is NOT allowed, except in high school where I'd run my hands up and down my friend's arms to watch them try not to squirm.
Also, I never wear more than one color. If I do it's too complicated and I spent too much time dressing. Oh, and corners. Corners are evil. I have to run by them or they might do something sneaky and nefarious, like shoot lasers or something.
And food. Cereal is good for lunch, like turkey sandwhiches are for breakfast. Doesn't everyone know that?

 

[ayn]

When in high school, if I came across a purple pen, I'd always ”borrow” it from whoever, then write every assignment I had with it, til it ran out, or until I found another purple pen. I'd also do this with those velvet pens.

Haha, I can relate to that. I tell people all the time I have a "non sexual pen fetish". The only presents I ever ask for are pens... nothing is more valuable to me than a really smooth pen.. *eyes glaze over at the thought*

Someone said something about wearing the same clothes, after washing. I think this is an INTP thing in general, but I may be wrong.

I think so too, when I was younger I always wore one of like 5 different outfits.. I never realized it was weird until a boy I was dating in grade 6 asked me "why do you always wear the same thing". Since then I guess I started to over compensate, because my wardrobe is huge (though, I still tend to wear all the same things and just leave most clothes unworn for large periods of time).

I bite the inside of my mouth and pull little pieces of flesh off. I do the same thing to my lips.

Me AND my INTP mother do this A LOT. I do it most when I am stressed or something is really pulling at my mind.

When I was a teenager I would put my hand in a friends back pocket while in public. He hated it. I also would embarrass him by talking about homoerotic things rather loudly while we waited in line for food.

Hahahahaha! When I was younger and more bold I would walk around the grocery store with my mother begging her, "Please mom, PLEASE can I sleep in this house tonight?" and other combinations of horrible sounding things. Luckily, my mom shares my twisted sense of humor.


@Nibbler ; that's probably true. I guess I never thought of it like that, because I have been called a "weirdo/freak" so many times in my life that I guess I focus on it more.

 

[Beholder]

Recently, in social settings, I have been touching my guy friends in a way projecting homosexual tendencies to strangers (e.g. my arm around their waist, trying to hold hands, resting my head against their shoulder). I do this just long enough until the group takes notice (seemingly uncomfortable), then I casually walk away.

I suppose I do this for my own amusement. My friends hate it and get embarrassed. Any other bystanders usually have no clue if I am being serious since I give no inclination otherwise.

Oddly, I dislike any type of public affection. No kissing, hugs or even handshakes for me. High fives are okay though.

I do that all the time. It's so funny how your friends squirm and freak out. I used to do this at work with all my male coworker, but my new coworkers aren't as secure with them selves. I think this is a common practice in the food service industry. You can't help but sexually harassed and sexually harass the same sex. It's to funny to not.

When I was a teenager I would put my hand in a friends back pocket while in public. He hated it. I also would embarrass him by talking about homoerotic things rather loudly while we waited in line for food.

High fives are always ok.

I have an INTP friend who does that too! I never understood the motive behind that before...

I bite the inside of my mouth and pull little pieces of flesh off. I do the same thing to my lips.

Me and my other INTP friend also do this all the time.

 

[Ezro]

I do almost everything listed here, minus the chair hammock and the purple pen fetish

man I've missed this place

 

[Hadoblado]

I don't wear the same clothes, but I have multiple items of the exact same design. I wear through everything I own, so I figure if something is cheap I should capitalize on it. I have 3 copies of 2 types of jumpers, flouro wifebeaters, jeans and cargoes. One time during a heated argument an idiot pulled the "you never wash your clothes" card, I just emptied a draw at their feet and grinned.

I used to sit on the couch almost exclusively upside down, but I grew out of it (probably literally, I'm way to big to pull that shit now XD).

I hate being able to understand the lyrics in a song, it feels as if someone is arguing with me using only logical fallacies. I thought this would be more common, but I'm yet to meet anyone who feels the same way to a similar degree.

I have a 'to physically dominate list' ranging through all of my male friends from smallest to largest. I am quite far through having headlocked a kickboxing enthusiast in a gutter a few weeks ago. I've got a pretty terrible case of skinny white man syndrome. I've got two friends to go, one is difficult because I don't think he will take it well so I'm waiting for the right moment, the other is 6.7 and built like a shit brick house with experience in boxing, ju jitsu and body building (I might take my time with that one).

 

[Smooch]

I can't really think of anything I do that's eccentric but I have been described as "quirky" before. Anybody ever get that?

 

[Nibbler]

I can NOT dress without a white undershirt. No matter what. I wear a white undershirt under EVERYTHING. I can't even wear a t-shirt on a scorching hot summer day without an undershirt.

Yep, wear those tank undershirts under almost everything. (I'm avoid calling these t-shirts by their "street name" for a friend I said I would stop.)

I bite the inside of my mouth and pull little pieces of flesh off. I do the same thing to my lips.

Yep, chew the shit out of the inside of my mouth. See, ayn? Normal. haha

I can't really think of anything I do that's eccentric but I have been described as "quirky" before. Anybody ever get that?

No, I don't even get "eccentric". I just get "weird" or people commenting on my disposition or lack of attention to the people around me.

 

[Peripheral Visionary]

I don't have any eccentric or odd behavior. If I admitted to having any, then that would be an admission that my behavior doesn't have its own internal logic. Everything I do makes sense to me.

The fact that some people might put a label on what I do only shows that I they don't understand my internal logic stream. As far as I'm concerned, it is the other types who are odd.

By the way, denying that I have no weird behavior has been called weird by some people.

 

[HDINTP]

All of them?
Even the last one?

Please tell me you're not trolling..



I also really like your picture.

I am not trolling...
Yes even the last one

 

[Smooch]

No, I don't even get "eccentric". I just get "weird" or people commenting on my disposition or lack of attention to the people around me.

haha that is me, all the time. People get so mad when you don't pay attention to them >.>

 

[ayn]

I don't have any eccentric or odd behavior. If I admitted to having any, then that would be an admission that my behavior doesn't have its own internal logic. Everything I do makes sense to me.

The fact that some people might put a label on what I do only shows that I they don't understand my internal logic stream. As far as I'm concerned, it is the other types who are odd.

By the way, denying that I have no weird behavior has been called weird by some people.

I think you misunderstand the meaning of the word eccentric. Eccentric doesn't mean that it doesn't have internal logic. It means that is is unconventional behavior.

Its not that there is anything wrong with eccentricities, they just deviate from the norm.

 

[Peripheral Visionary]

I think you misunderstand the meaning of the word eccentric. Eccentric doesn't mean that it doesn't have internal logic. It means that is is unconventional behavior.

Actually, I was just being ironic.

I am very eccentric. The only reason I'm not more eccentric than I am is that I can't stand to be predictable.

 

[Amagi82]

This thread saddens me- I wish I was more eccentric than I am, but my eccentricities are more subtle or social interaction-based than most in this thread.

For instance, I've only met one person in all my years that can scale things up to a point where I feel uncomfortable first. I have a profound ability to not be bothered by things that freak other people out, and to always, always, be able to step it up a notch. I find it absolutely hilarious to watch other guys squirm when I casually bring up topics like making out with your girlfriend after a BJ, prostate stimulation, and pegging. I may or may not be serious, but I have a knack for making them think I might be. I love violating social norms- it's a huge source of amusement to me.

 

[ayn]

Actually, I was just being ironic.

I am very eccentric. The only reason I'm not more eccentric than I am is that I can't stand to be predictable.

Oh, sorry. Irony and sarcasm are usually lost on me via the internet.
x3

 

[perkins]

I have an INTP friend who does that too! I never understood the motive behind that before...

1) Violating social norms, pushing boundaries, and observing reactions for my own amusement.

2) Makes people empathetic (maybe?) with that social awkwardness that I experience with day to day, "normal" conversation.

3) Trying to understand the 'Verse is very serious stuff (for me anyway). Any type of so called "eccentric" behavior is just a balance to that. I think it is not only healthy for my being, but necessary for my sanity.

This thread saddens me- I wish I was more eccentric than I am, but my eccentricities are more subtle or social interaction-based than most in this thread.

For instance, I've only met one person in all my years that can scale things up to a point where I feel uncomfortable first. I have a profound ability to not be bothered by things that freak other people out, and to always, always, be able to step it up a notch. I find it absolutely hilarious to watch other guys squirm when I casually bring up topics like making out with your girlfriend after a BJ, prostate stimulation, and pegging. I may or may not be serious, but I have a knack for making them think I might be. I love violating social norms- it's a huge source of amusement to me.

Yes! *fist pump*

 

[Amagi82]

Haha, I'm not alone!

 

[duke of new york]

I find the mismatched sock thing kind of interesting, because I have a tic that is the exact opposite. I absolutely never wear two socks that aren't exactly the same. I have maybe three or four different styles of socks, and they are all pretty much the same: short and white. For example, I have two kinds of low-cut white socks that are identical in every way except that some have "Hanes" written in red letters on the undersides of the toes, and some have "Hanes" in black letters in the same place. Even if I am running late, I will search through my clothes to find two socks that came from the exact same package rather than put on two socks with different colored writing that will not be seen by anyone, including myself. Even if I have two socks from the same set, but one feels a little thinner from being worn more, I feel a little uncomfortable wearing them together.

 

[eagor]

i have a very bad habit of pulling out my balisong (bad because i live in ny and they are very illegal there) and playing with it,doesn't matter where i am as long as i have a free hand i do it. also the words lotions, ointments and creams make me very nervous, im not bothered when reading them just hearing them. also every 3 days i autotune the shows im going to watch for the next 3 days.

 

[GYX_Kid]

I enjoy scratching my head with sharp objects. It gives me an insanely wonderful sense of relaxation.

I like to sleep on the floor.

I bite the inside of my mouth and pull little pieces of flesh off. I do the same thing to my lips.

Oh man.

I wonder why I largely outgrew those. Good times

 

[MEDICaustik]

I enjoy peeing outdoors. I can't explain why, but an outdoor wizz is preferable to the toilet.

 

[Artsu Tharaz]

my feet against my chest

what is this i don't even o.O

 

[meltsyofaceoff]

This is a link to the other thread full of idiosyncrasies

http://intpforum.com/showthread.php?t=2599

Just in case anyone would like to look at those.

 

[BigApplePi]

My. A thread on eccentricities. That must be a cue I should pretend normalcy.

I've asked myself that sock question. Unfortunately for this thread I favor matching socks. The reason is I look for equal wear. I have tons of socks ... so many it's hard to shut all three drawers. So if I get the inclination I will throw out an old pair if one has a big hole. Don't count three drawers (actually I have more socks in retired boxes) as eccentric. I'm trying to appear normal here.

Damn. I caught myself in a lie. I don't actually throw out socks with holes in them. I put one in the other, place a suitable rock inside and tie it up as an anchor.