c/everyday-oddities

My street is full of video doorbells and it's getting odd

I've noticed almost every house on my block has a video doorbell now. People say it's for safety and I get that. But honestly, it's making daily life feel weird. Just last week, I was dropping off a package and the doorbell announced my arrival to the whole street. It's like everyone is watching each other all the time. Simple things like chatting with a neighbor feel staged because you know you're on camera. I think we're trading normal interactions for a false sense of security.

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mia_fox98•23h ago

My grandma's odd trick for folding fitted sheets actually works

Most folks claim fitted sheets can't be folded neatly, but I learned a different way. You have to flip one corner inside out and match it to the opposite one. After practicing, my sheets look store-bought flat. It's kinda satisfying to prove the common belief wrong.

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ivan392•1d ago

Am I the only one who sees lines as weird little daily tests?

I was stuck in a huge line at the post office today, and this guy in front of me was practically vibrating with stress, checking his watch every ten seconds. But the lady behind me was just humming, totally peaceful. It made me think, is a long wait just stolen time, or is it a free minute to finally just stop and breathe? What side are you on?

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grant_hayes•1d ago

Knitting a scarf and the yarn kept tying itself in knots

Sat down to knit a scarf for my kid, a basic striped one. The yarn ball suddenly rolled off the couch and the strand got all tangled up on its own. This happened like three times in a row, no joke. Maybe it's just me, but it felt like the yarn was playing tricks.

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