GTKY: Am I Normal?

MJDsquared · July 2017

I've seen this on two other BMBs and thought it was fun! So, what you do is comment with something quirky about yourself, whether you know it's weird or have been told it's weird, whatever. Anyone who also does the same thing gives your post a love-tit (hitting the button that says "Love" below the comment, in case anyone is unfamiliar)!

MJDsquared · July 2017

When I eat Pop Tarts, I first nibble off the frosted edges that don't have filling in them because it's my favorite part.

peachy13 · July 2017

I keep a to-do list on my work computer where I list out each day and what I need to do, even if it's as mundane as: Monday 7/24: work, home, dinner, shower. I update it daily and have been doing this for something like 6 years now. Also my list goes out kind of far, like 3 months out.

anewadventure · July 2017

i have to have an equal distribution of sandwich ingredients in each bite. this can make constructing a sandwich into a time-consuming process

flowerpower5838 · July 2017

MJDsquared said:

When I eat Pop Tarts, I first nibble off the frosted edges that don't have filling in them because it's my favorite part.

This is abnormal to me specifically because I do the same thing but because it's my least favorite part and I want to save the middle (the best!) for last.

mrsorigami · July 2017

When I set my alarm at night before going to bed, I have to check it again multiple times for fear of it not being on correctly. I can't stop checking it until I feel satisfied and truly believe that I am not going to wake up late.

acgonzalez22 · July 2017

I kid you not, I am eating a poptart and I eat the edges first bec the middle is my fave too @MJDsquared @flowerpower5838

Mine is that I always check for roaches or bugs in my shoes before I put them on.

kyrwyn · July 2017

@acgonzalez22 I always check the shower for spiders before climbing in. Similar concept, different bug. They like to hide in the folds of the shower curtain and without my glasses even small ones look HUGE when they emerge mid-washing. Ew.

anewadventure · July 2017

when i work out i have to have sets or at least total numbers of reps that are "nice" numbers, like ending in a zero or a five. i also have to have symmetrical / equivalent totals for both sides of my body for exercises that use one arm or leg at a time. i can't quit at 57! it's gotta be 60! haha

there definitely a theme to a lot of my quirks. if i get a knot in one shoulder blade and my DH massages it for me, he has to do the other one too or i feel unbalanced. if i'm at physical therapy for an ankle injury, i have to do my exercises on my good ankle too.

katiegeminimoon · July 2017

anewadventure said:

when i work out i have to have sets or at least total numbers of reps that are "nice" numbers, like ending in a zero or a five. i also have to have symmetrical / equivalent totals for both sides of my body for exercises that use one arm or leg at a time. i can't quit at 57! it's gotta be 60! haha

there definitely a theme to a lot of my quirks. if i get a knot in one shoulder blade and my DH massages it for me, he has to do the other one too or i feel unbalanced. if i'm at physical therapy for an ankle injury, i have to do my exercises on my good ankle too.

I think I just fell in love with you, haha. I get the same unbalanced feeling for even the smallest things and everyone thinks I am crazy!!!

whiska · July 2017

flowerpower5838 said:

MJDsquared said:

When I eat Pop Tarts, I first nibble off the frosted edges that don't have filling in them because it's my favorite part.

This is abnormal to me specifically because I do the same thing but because it's my least favorite part and I want to save the middle (the best!) for last.

I feel like you guys might be saying the same thing? That the middle's the best part? I can get on board with that!

Relatedly, I eat all the cat food pieces in a bowl of Lucky Charms first, so I just have spoonfuls of marshmallows at the end!

MJDsquared · July 2017

@whiska No, my favorite part is the edges that have frosting but no filling. The edges without frosting are my least favorite, and I like the middle part, but I just like the frosted-no-filling edges the most!

whiska · July 2017

@MJDsquared Well color me surprised! And I truly feel like I have gotten to know you

Frosted unfilled has to make up less than 10% of the poptart though

MJDsquared · July 2017

Apparently all of mine are about food.

When I eat M&Ms and they're in a dish/bowl so I can see them, I pick them based on color distribution. I don't mean I arrange them into color groups and eat each color at a time. If there's a large spot of orange M&Ms in the bowl, I'll eat from that spot first to try and 'even out' the spread of colors in the bowl. I then move on to the another spot where there's a group of one color. I'm weird.

MJDsquared · July 2017

@whiska I know! That's why I have to nibble it off, or else if I take a normal bite I get filling in with it and you really can't tell the different between that and a normal filling bite, basically! Haha.

cait5413 · July 2017

@whiska "cat food pieces" LOL I love lucky charms, but I just eat the marshmallows and cereal pieces together!

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I do tend to nibble Pop Tart edges, but I don't think they're my favorite part; I like the middle as well. I think I just like the texture of the edge on it's own maybe? I haven't ever given it that much thought.

Mine is that I was born and raised in the New Orleans area and I don't drink. Everyone thinks I'm a freak!

FakeFinn · July 2017

When I leave home and have to lock the door, I always end up walking back one time to check that the door is really shut.

When I eat M&Ms, I always have to finish with one M&M of each colour.

Kirss · July 2017

Unfrosted Pop-tarts are my favorite.

cait5413 · July 2017

@kirss I heard recently that unfrosted pop tarts have more calories than frosted, which I don't understand. Do they have more filling?

mdcd44127 · July 2017

@cait5413 Related to yours, I'm 1/2 Caribbean (I'm sure you can guess which island) and I don't like rum or weed. I'm a vodka girl, and getting even a little high makes me so nauseous that I can't enjoy it, I just sit there angry and pukey. So high-five from one "freak" to another!

@whiska Your description of the "cat food pieces" in Lucky Charms made me laugh so hard I snorted.

wabash15 · July 2017

damn it now I really want a pop-tart....

eazybreezy225 · July 2017

No! You must eat m&ms and fruit loops one color at a time, in the order of the rainbow starting with red... there is no other way.

kyrwyn · July 2017

All blue M&Ms must be eaten or removed first. They are unnatural, did not exist in my childhood, and therefore must be purged so the rest of the M&Ms can be enjoyed without these smurf-colored interlopers.

kaylawing · July 2017

When I'm going on a trip, I start making a list of items to pack way in advance. Not vague, like "three pairs of shorts", but very specific: blue Limited shorts, old navy jean shorts, etc. we are leaving for a short trip on August 21 and I've already started my list.

Marley629 · July 2017

I have never had a pop tart.

ashtynmo · July 2017

I melt butter on top of my pop tarts, co-workers thought I was nuts until they tried it. I don't eat it as much as an adult since it's super unhealthy but it was the BEST when I was younger.

whiska · July 2017

@ashtynmo My mom always did that too when I was growing up. I didn't even know pop tarts came frosted for a long time! Whenever I see the unfrosted ones at the store now I can't help but remember that taste of melted butter on toasty pop tarts.

Kirss · July 2017

@cait5413 Not sure about filling ratio, but the unfrosted pastry tastes like shortbread. Yum!

KathrynJ088 · July 2017

Just went grocery shopping and had to pick up pop tarts, thanks ladies!

Only thing I can think of is bacon. I used to hate bacon and was told several times that was un-American and people were always shocked. My DH's palette rubbed off on me somewhat and now I love bacon and wrap pretty much anything in it lol

I still don't like bananas though.

kate0506 · July 2017

Pop tarts r also on my list for shopping tomorrow... Major craving chocolate ones right now!!!

kaylawing · July 2017

@KathrynJ088 I grew up disliking bacon (and watermelon!) too! People used to give me a lot of grief for it. It's starting to grow on me now.

So now I'm hungry for bacon and poptarts...

failuretofly · July 2017

I can't have the volume on any device on an odd number. 16 okay, but 13? Uh.. nope. I don't care if 12 is too quiet or 14 is too loud, 13 is not an option. You MIGHT be able convince me to leave it on a 5, but it will make me uncomfortable.

moonlady-2 · July 2017

I put hot sauce on (almost) everything. I keep one in my lunch box.

rainbowdashh · July 2017

I have to wash my hands immediately after eating because I can't handle my hands smelling like food.

breezybee · July 2017

I've recently come to the conclusion that I HATE HATE HATE bacon. Barf.

mrsorigami · July 2017

kvacmak said:

I can't have the volume on any device on an odd number. 16 okay, but 13? Uh.. nope. I don't care if 12 is too quiet or 14 is too loud, 13 is not an option. You MIGHT be able convince me to leave it on a 5, but it will make me uncomfortable.

Okay it's not letting me quote you correctly, kvacmak! But I came here this morning to say I have to have the volume on an ODD number-and then I saw your post. hahah! I love this thread.

peachy13 · July 2017

@kaylawing i totally do that. I think it's actually awesome and not weird because then you are packing only the things you need and not overpacking, and your vacation is made easy because you already have your outfits picked out.

cait5413 · July 2017

@KathrynJ088 I am with you on the bananas, but not the bacon! I actually don't like meat all that much and generally don't eat red meat or pork, but I will eat bacon

mdcd44127 · July 2017

@kvacmak @mrsorigami I can only have the TV volume on even numbers or, more preferably, multiples of 5.

Marley629 · July 2017

I like bacon, as long as it's by itself or a side to something. No bacon cheeseburgers or potato soup with bacon bits. That's gross to me lol

afternoonduck · July 2017

Edited for clarity!

Going with the food theme... when I have a full dinner (think like Thanksgiving), I'll sample everything on my plate, rank the items, and then eat from my least favourite to my favourite, so whatever's last (hello stuffing and gravy) is the tastiest.

What can I say? I like ending my meal on a high note, not some sad steamed green beans. DH is the complete opposite and we always get a kick out of each other (also, my in-laws are now super familiar with this practice since we eat at their house once a week, and my MIL really enjoys seeing how I rank her food, hahaha).

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