Using Your Awkwardness as a WEAPON

[TriflinThomas]

A couple years ago, I started using my awkwardness to my advantage. When someone would make fun of me, I would pretend not to know what they were talking about so they had to explain their jokes (which took all the hilarity out of it) or they would just leave me alone. If they fell for my gambit and explained their joke to me, I would respond with "oh, it's not really that funny..." (because it really wasn't funny anymore) which would lead them to think twice before making fun of me again.

 

[Etheri]

I just smash their ignorant little view on the world. That always works in having people avoid me.

That said, your idea is kinda good, I just don't know if i can pull it off. I've practised in keeping myself plain and boring, capable of fitting in and staying on the background as much as I can. I'm not really that awkward, I just try to go by unnoticed. (most of the time)

 

[Absurdity]

I act more awkward than I normally am whenever I am around someone I don't want to talk to. I suppose that may be considered weaponized awkwardness.

Actually last year during spring semester I was in a double all by myself because my previous roommate had been batshit crazy and didn't come back after the fall semester finished. I was extremely excited to have all that space to myself until this fratbro showed up and said he was considering moving in. I showed him around and just sort of stared at my shoes while he spoke to me. When he left he said he would let me know in a few days what his decision is.

I never heard back from him.

Awkwardness ftw.

 

[intpz]

I wouldn't do that, even from the side that would sound absolutely idiotic. In fact, I believe I may have seen such behavior and thought "what an idiot."

Besides, over her, in high-school, they'd laugh at you even more for that.

 

[NinjaSurfer]

just stare at the person through the corner of your eye like you're going to kill them; I prefer psycho crazy than awkward

 

[TriflinThomas]

just stare at the person through the corner of your eye like you're going to kill them; I prefer psycho crazy than awkward

I'm too nice to do that

 

[Absurdity]

I wouldn't do that, even from the side that would sound absolutely idiotic. In fact, I believe I may have seen such behavior and thought "what an idiot."

Besides, over her, in high-school, they'd laugh at you even more for that.

There is a much larger world outside of high school, little boy.

 

[Cognisant]

I'm called "Sheldon" all the time at work, it's meant as a joke but I take it as a compliment.

 

[intpz]

There is a much larger world outside of high school, little boy.

Do people still make fun of you after high-school?

 

[Vion]

I wouldn't do that, even from the side that would sound absolutely idiotic. In fact, I believe I may have seen such behavior and thought "what an idiot."

Besides, over her, in high-school, they'd laugh at you even more for that.

Wow an entire audience all expressing one emotion at the same time. The possibilities are so finite there all under your control.

 

[BridgeOfSighs]

The more awkward I act towards someone I don't want to be around the more the non-intentionally awkward people cling to me.

 

[Absurdity]

Do people still make fun of you after high-school?

Me personally? Not really. And if they do I could give less of a shit. Paths diverge pretty quickly. The cool kids end up either dead, in jail, pregnant/dodging baby-mommas, working shitty jobs, or in the military (there are members of my graduating class in each category). The smart kids go to the good schools and end up having the last laugh.

I got into a good school and encouraged everyone from my high school that had ever made fun of me to politely go fuck themselves. Meanwhile they scream into their pillows at night, crying themselves to sleep and moaning about how useless they are.

The best revenge is massive success.

 

[addictedartist]

 

[intpz]

Me personally? Not really. And if they do I could give less of a shit. Paths diverge pretty quickly. The cool kids end up either dead, in jail, pregnant/dodging baby-mommas, working shitty jobs, or in the military (there are members of my graduating class in each category). The smart kids go to the good schools and end up having the last laugh.

I got into a good school and encouraged everyone from my high school that had ever made fun of me to politely go fuck themselves. Meanwhile they scream into their pillows at night, crying themselves to sleep and moaning about how useless they are.

The best revenge is massive success.

Not every smart kid's got the money to do that. I've heard studies cost a lot more lately.

And I didn't mean you, I meant in general, as in reply to you quoting me.

 

[Absurdity]

Not every smart kid's got the money to do that. I've heard studies cost a lot more lately.

They do cost a lot, I know. You can take out loans though, and you can pay them back. Best money you will ever spend.

 

[intpz]

They do cost a lot, I know. You can take out loans though, and you can pay them back. Best money you will ever spend.

I've read somewhere that loans are getting insane lately as well. Kids can't pay them for a year or even a couple years IF they manage to get a job afterwards. Plus they gotta live, pay taxes, etc., which is extra loan money.

 

[Absurdity]

I've read somewhere that loans are getting insane lately as well. Kids can't pay them for a year or even a couple years IF they manage to get a job afterwards. Plus they gotta live, pay taxes, etc., which is extra loan money.

Yes this is true. We have also gone immensely off topic. If you really want to keep talking about this, make another thread.

 

[TriflinThomas]

Eh, this thread is dead. Do what you wish.

 

[Grove]

Yes, sometimes people will make fun of others after high school, but it isn't as concentrated...if that makes sense.

 

[redbaron]

Using awkwardness as a weapon. Sounds a bit passive aggressive?

Being honest and straightforward will probably get you the same result, and earn the respect of others in the process.

 

[TriflinThomas]

Using awkwardness as a weapon. Sounds a bit passive aggressive?

Being honest and straightforward will probably get you the same result, and earn the respect of others in the process.

But I love making people feel awkward...

I originally planned to make this thread about how I use awkwardness as a way to make people laugh but it was too complicated to explain.

 

[jmontroy90]

But I love making people feel awkward...

I originally planned to make this thread about how I use awkwardness as a way to make people laugh but it was too complicated to explain.

I know what you're talking about. I do this all the time - play a little dumb, a little off, say something silly and stand by it, weird word choices, so on and so on. It keeps me entertained and usually endears me to people pretty well, since when I'm not doing that, I'm normal and friendly in a more predictable fashion.

It can backfire, although it's only backfired hard on me once, and that was in a pretty messy, complicated situation. But damn, if someone begins to see only the goofy sorta-weirdo who says strange things, and not anything else, you're dead in the water.

I think we're talking about the same thing, but I don't call it awkwardness...awkward has such a negative connotation. I'd just call it quirkiness, or having an offbeat sense of humor.

 

[redbaron]

But I love making people feel awkward...

I originally planned to make this thread about how I use awkwardness as a way to make people laugh but it was too complicated to explain.

That's different then, I do that all the time.

 

[intpz]

Yes this is true. We have also gone immensely off topic. If you really want to keep talking about this, make another thread.

You started it, little boy.

 

[Coolydudey]

Despite having never thought of this prospect or a similar one, I see very well how you could use awkwardness to your advantage in social situations. It's something that by definition, people have a hard time dealing with, but the dangers of misuse, as pointed out, are pretty large...

 

[MsAnthropy_Indefatigably]

i managed to remain friends with people who find it their pleasure in life to f@#% with me (all in fun, but still). Individually they are normal people and they don't even remember I am any different in any way than them (which is sort of scary). But when they are together, it's as if they believe I am a TV show to be laughed at and/or laughed about. Some weird name calling may commence and then before you know it, the awkwardness of the ridicule takes on a life of its own and any shame I could have felt goes out the window because now I'm watching them...5 minutes later.... still telling the joke (at my expense)... they laugh like hyenas and practically forget why they are laughing so hard. I shut down and almost never respond which doesn't seem to help or hinder the ridicule, just turns the awkwardness around a little....

 

[TriflinThomas]

You need to find some better friends.

 

[intpz]

Why is s/he even going out with them... Fuck those assholes, either I'd fuck with them or wouldn't go out with them. Be a wo/man!

 

[jmontroy90]

@MsAnthropy_Indefatigably, yea, what you just described is pretty close to what I was referring to as "backfiring hard" in my post. Fuck people who do that. No disrespect to you, plenty to your friends.

 

[MsAnthropy_Indefatigably]

@MsAnthropy_Indefatigably, yea, what you just described is pretty close to what I was referring to as "backfiring hard" in my post. Fuck people who do that. No disrespect to you, plenty to your friends.

I think I accept it purely because it's not something I endure day in and day out. I see them a few times a week and it might happen once that week. They are all xSxx types and they know that if they push me too hard, i'll fire back, so there's no real danger of being "hurt" by them. More than likely, I end up offending or hurting them, ironically.
What's more interesting to me is that I never seemed to pick my friends growing up, they always seemed to pick me and I just go with it, which gives me the impression I must be fascinating or something.lol. Furthermore, the friends I make are always NOTHING like me! I don't know how that happens.... I can't really recall more than 2 people in my life that share my eccentricities or affinities for all things off the beaten path. If loners had a club, I'd be a part of it, but in the interim, I hang with these broads. lol