Strange things you do?

[Mike]

Here at work we were talking about weird habits we do, if thats what you want to call it. For example, I cannot wear socks twice, I have to have new socks and when I dont I am uncomfortable as heck and cant stop thinking about it. When I was fishing with a friend this past summer I noticed he had 2 seperate coolers, one for the bait and the other for food/beverages. He was saying that if there is bait in with food he cant eat it. Another weird one for me is eating certain foods like scrambled eggs, they make me gag and puke, its just the texture that does it.

 So what are your weird ticks?

[Vash]

If an electronic device (stereo, TV, etc.) has a numerical volume control, I have to have it set to a multiple of 5 (15, 20, 25, 30, etc.). If it has to be turned up or down, it has to be done in 5's. I don't have any clue why, but I can't relax unless I know it's set on a multiple of 5. 

[TheSlyBear]

>wearing socks twice

I don't find this weird at all. In fact, I think it'd be kinda gross to put a worn pair of socks back on

> bait

Again, gross to mix bait with food. Not weird.

> scrambled eggs

My scrambled eggs are the bomb! You're weird dude! 

> volume

Even number or multiples of 5. And certainly no prime numbers!

I guess the weirdest thing I do is to drink pickle juice.

[tomgallagher]

I'll go along with sox and bait.

[Sgt. Pate]

I know, for a Marine this is weird...

I don't know why but I hate earrings.  Don't want to even touch them and seeing holes in ear lobes is nauseating.  I have no problem with blood and guts though! 

[cvasara]

Well, a couple things, that I think are perfectly normal.
I have to have bills, money bills, $1s, $5s, $10s, etc. in my billfold all in order with the smaller ones first, and all put in there with the bottom of the bill down.  Further, when I'm sitting in a bar, drinking a beer, or 2 or 3 or, ---- I have to have the bills that are sitting on the bar waiting their turn to buy the next round, the same way.  In order, smaller ones on top, and all facing the same way. 

The other one is cans and bottles that are in cupboards, or on shelfs, etc.,  all right side up
and the labels facing out,  so they don't have to be turned to read them.   

All perfectly normal, and organized.   

[FR8TRAIN]

Well, a couple things, that I think are perfectly normal.
I have to have bills, money bills, $1s, $5s, $10s, etc. in my billfold all in order with the smaller ones first, and all put in there with the bottom of the bill down.  Further, when I'm sitting in a bar, drinking a beer, or 2 or 3 or, ---- I have to have the bills that are sitting on the bar waiting their turn to buy the next round, the same way.  In order, smaller ones on top, and all facing the same way. 

The other one is cans and bottles that are in cupboards, or on shelfs, etc.,  all right side up
and the labels facing out,  so they don't have to be turned to read them.   

All perfectly normal, and organized.   

I'm right there with you on this one. It's probably the most noticeable OCD symptom I have. Though my lady would tell you different.

[Robmeister]

I can't stand the sound of whispering....drives me nuts.

So the wildlife or hunting shows on TV where they have to whisper.....AAAAHHHHH!

[Tom McGarry.]

Well, a couple things, that I think are perfectly normal.
I have to have bills, money bills, $1s, $5s, $10s, etc. in my billfold all in order with the smaller ones first, and all put in there with the bottom of the bill down.  Further, when I'm sitting in a bar, drinking a beer, or 2 or 3 or, ---- I have to have the bills that are sitting on the bar waiting their turn to buy the next round, the same way.  In order, smaller ones on top, and all facing the same way. 

The other one is cans and bottles that are in cupboards, or on shelfs, etc.,  all right side up
and the labels facing out,  so they don't have to be turned to read them.   

All perfectly normal, and organized.   

My wife should read this thread! I thought I was the only one who did this, both with the money and the cupboards. If there are more than one of the same item I place them into rows, and I stack them on top of each other within that row, all with the lables out. I hate it when someone takes something out decides not to use it then puts it back in the wrong spot.   

[Kratos]

When I'm driving I have to put the volume on an even number.

Whenever condensation builds up in a water bottle I have to turn it over and get rid of it.

And whenever I get out of the shower, when I shut the water off I turn the knob all the way to the left and leave it at it's hottest.

[hammerdrill376]

I tend to eat the items on my plate one at the time starting from the least favorite food on the plate to the one I like most. If I have my way, ususally when I prepare my food myself, I prefer to not have items touching.

[tomgallagher]

OMG...are we talking Anal or what.?

[buddha]

I have to have bills, money bills, $1s, $5s, $10s, etc. in my billfold all in order with the smaller ones first, and all put in there with the bottom of the bill down.     

I do this as well. I have to have the $1s on the outside, then the $5s, then the $10s, then the.....wait, I'm married, I never have $20s. This is called a Chicago Bankroll. The small bills go on the outside because the prevailing wisdom at the time was that if a mugger saw only a $1 bill he would be less likely to jump you than if he saw a larger denomination. I think this started back during the depression.
But, in terms of organization I think this just makes sense. Why dig through a wad of bills looking for a $20 to buy something when all you have to do is open your wallet and go right to it.

[PigPen]

Ditto, among other things.....

[Mike]

With my socks though, my friends thought I meant just wearing them two times in a row like putting dirty socks on again but its not that way. I buy new socks every week because I cant stand old socks. So we have thousands scattered around the house.
 I am similar with money, it always has to be organized.

 Oh what about food? I cant stand to eat meat that has bones in it, like ribs, chicken, all that.

 Some of my 'ticks' suck.