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[–] Sp00kyB00k@lemmy.world 3 points 59 minutes ago

The sound of metal on metal makes me collapse.

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

I can’t think about anything until I blow my nose

[–] Murdoc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 hour ago

I wonder if this counts: I don't like the look of some things because my mind instantly imagines how it would feel, so if I wouldn't like the texture, I don't like looking at it because it gives me the same unpleasant feeling. Sounds like a synesthesia.

[–] whysteria@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 hours ago

Sorry, I can’t hear you over my earplugs and noise cancelling headphones because the fridge is too loud and also the noise cancelled noise is too loud

[–] 18107@aussie.zone 3 points 2 hours ago

I touched something greasy 5 minutes ago and I'm certain the soap only got 99% of it off.

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

ONE HAND IS WET AND THE OTHER IS DRY 😭😭😭

[–] mokus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 hours ago

Yes I am wearing one sock. Only one foot was cold.