a good indication that a person is trying to pass for normal
As was pointed out in the comments, these criteria are by definition going to sweep up an awful lot of actually "normal" people too.
I hate to break it to you, oh impotent one, but you're not the big bad anymore, you're not even the kind of naughty.
Xander ,'Showtime'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Feb 14, 2012 8:39:45 am PST #21909 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
tommyrot - Feb 14, 2012 8:41:19 am PST #21910 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Did folks see the story about the white guy in Texas who walked his black granddaughter home? Yep, he was detained by the police for such suspicious behavior.
eta: IIRC this has happened more than once to him.
Connie Neil - Feb 14, 2012 8:43:46 am PST #21911 of 30001
brillig
I'm reminded of the Ray Bradbury story about the guy arrested for taking a walk at night instead of being at home in front of the TV.
JZ - Feb 14, 2012 8:44:19 am PST #21912 of 30001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Did folks see the story about the white guy in Texas who walked his black granddaughter home? Yep, he was detained by the police for such suspicious behavior.
Ugh. I hadn't heard about that, but in a vaguely similar vein I remember a mini-scandal about a year ago about how Samuel L. Jackson was cheating on his wife right out in public, when it turned out that their adult daughter had decided to take him out for brunch. People jump to horrible conclusions about men of a certain age being seen with people just the wrong amount younger than them.
meara - Feb 14, 2012 8:45:36 am PST #21913 of 30001
I remember a mini-scandal about a year ago about how Samuel L. Jackson was cheating on his wife right out in public, when it turned out that their adult daughter had decided to take him out for brunch
Or there's Morgan Freeman, who is marrying his step-granddaughter. (WTF?!?!)
Toddson - Feb 14, 2012 8:47:05 am PST #21914 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Well, gee ... I guess the group Buffista tattoo trip at the next F2F is out, huh?
And I LOVE that after all these warning signs - many of which would point to "normal" people - they say:
It is important to remember that just because someone’s speech,actions, beliefs, appearance, or way of life is different; it does not mean that he or s he is suspicious.
Polter-Cow - Feb 14, 2012 8:47:44 am PST #21915 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
That is the very definition of suspicious!
Burrell - Feb 14, 2012 9:00:51 am PST #21916 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
FBI says paying cash for coffee is a sign of terrorist intent
I do this all the time. Is using cash no longer normal?
Steph L. - Feb 14, 2012 9:09:16 am PST #21917 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Is using cash no longer normal?
Sure it is.
If you hate America!
Amy - Feb 14, 2012 9:11:00 am PST #21918 of 30001
Because books.
I just took cash out the other day, because I hate running into WaWa or for fast food and using my card if it's less than $5. I know I *can* do it, it just feels wrong.
Anyway, I like cash. Much easier to really see how much you're spending.