You know that moment when a group of people is talking about something totally normal—like the weather or what they had had for lunch—and your brain suddenly decides it’s the perfect time to share a theory about whether or not pigeons are actually government surveillance drones?
Just me? Okay, cool.
If you’ve ever opened your mouth and watched a room go silent while everyone tries to process the absolute nonsense that just flew out of your face, then pull up a chair. You are my people. I recently saw this post that said, “I love ppl who say off the wall things 😂😂😂😂 you really just like me fr,” and I felt that in my literal soul.
The Lifestyle of Saying “Off-the-Wall” Things
Being a person who says “off-the-wall” things isn’t a choice; it’s a lifestyle. It’s like having a radio in your head that’s constantly scanning for the weirdest possible frequency.
The Mystery of the Missing Social Filter
Most people have a “social filter.” You know, that little guard at the gate of your throat that says, “Hey, maybe don’t tell your boss that you think you could fight a medium-sized kangaroo and win.”
My guard? My guard is permanently on a coffee break. He’s checked out. He’s in Hawaii sipping a piña colada while I’m standing in line at the grocery store telling the cashier that “oranges are just aggressive tangerines.”
Mutual Weirdness: The Foundation of Friendship
I’ve realized that the best friendships I have are built on a foundation of mutual weirdness. There is no better feeling than saying something completely unhinged and having someone look at you, eyes wide, and say, “Oh my god, I thought I was the only one.” That’s the “fr” (for real) energy the post is talking about. It’s a specific type of kinship.
Checklist: Are You One of Us?
Here is a quick checklist to see if you’re “off-the-wall” like me:
- The Dog Narrator: You’ve narrated a full conversation for your dog (and gave them a specific accent).
- The 3 AM Philosopher: You have “shower thoughts” that actually keep you awake at 3:00 AM wondering why we call them “buildings” if they’re already built.
- The Metaphor Master: You use metaphors that make sense to absolutely nobody but you.
- The Party Killer: Your “fun facts” usually make people uncomfortable at dinner parties.
Glitches in the Matrix
We live in a world that is so polished and curated. Everyone is trying to say the right thing, post the right photo, and have the most “aesthetic” life. But the “off-the-wall” crowd? We’re the glitches in the matrix. We’re the ones keeping things interesting.
Breaking the Script
When you say something unexpected, you break the script. You make people laugh, you make them think, or at the very least, you give them a story to tell later about “that girl Tina who had a ten-minute monologue about why forks are superior to spoons.” (They are, by the way. Spoons are just failed bowls.)
A Note to My Fellow Weirdos
Never let anyone dull your “unhinged” spark. If you have a thought that is 2% logic and 98% chaos, please share it with the class. We need more of that.
I See You, I Am You
To everyone who has ever blurted out something so random it changed the trajectory of the conversation: I see you. I am you. And I love us.
Do you have a “pigeon drone” level theory or a story about a time you said something totally off-the-wall? Drop it in the comments—I need to know I’m not alone in this!
Very nice.