Weird Things Everyone Does When They Are Alone

1.  Use Dirty Crockery

Image source Jane's KitchenIf it's not going to kill you then why not?  The fact is that you need a plate for your food and every one of them is stacked in the sink and you can't be bothered washing up, especially as it's such a thankless task.  Nothing for it but to delve into the washing up bowl and select the plate that has the least remnants stuck to it.

2. Slurp Soup Straight From The Bowl

Image source Quora Still on the subject of crockery, with the addition of cutlery - that bowl of tinned tomato soup you're having for your dinner, 'cos it's the easiest thing to make, has to pass your lips to get eaten so why use the middle man, the spoon, to consume it?  Slurp it from the bowl and glug it down.

3. Practice Different Accents

Image source BuzzFeedIt's always beneficial to have a party piece up your sleeve, when you are desperate to impress and show your skills.  Pulling different accents out of the bag can be a crowd pleaser, in your head maybe, so a made up conversation with yourself, bringing in Scottish, Irish, Welsh and Brummie accents, is quite a normal thing to do when you're alone.

4. Sing To Your Cats

Image source InsiderEven if the world and their mother thinks you have a terrible singing voice and the only way they would listen to you is if it helped clear a room, to get rid of the last party goers, you don't have to believe them.  In your head you are the Mariah Carey tribute act and you go round your apartment, singing the lyrics to her hits and changing names to that of your cats.  At least they will appreciate you.

5. Have Imaginary Conversations

Image source Verywell MindIn the shower is the perfect time to indulge in an imaginary and casual chat with someone you fancy.  You squeeze in some funny one liners, make up your present employment, as a receptionist at a hair salon isn't as heart warming as organising celebrity charity evenings. It's all going so well!

6. Pretend You're On A Cookery Show

Image source HelpGuide.orgYou discuss the ingredients and the method - after all, making beans on toast is more difficult than people think.  You drop in hints about your new book on cooking for one on a budget and how you never get tired of rotating the same 2 meals for the whole month.  A star in the making!

7. Scratch Your Waxy Lug Holes

Image source The HealthyYou would never admit to it but I bet everyone (or thereabouts) think nothing of scratching the inside of their ears with their index finger and then wonder what to do with the ear wax.  No one's around so probably just wipe it down the side of the sofa.

8. Dance In Front Of The Mirror

Image source Daily MailAs effective as any gym workout, a good dance in front of the mirror, throwing out some shapes that haven't even been invented yet, is a pastime you might do when there's no one around.  You'll likely spend ages perfecting the 'drop it low' move, much sexier than a boring squat.

9. Take 87 Make Up Free Selfies

Image source GlamourThis one is definitely only carried out when there's no human within a 2 mile radius.  Even though you always wear a full face of make up when you leave your home, you like the idea that you still look as attractive when fresh faced.  To prove it, you take umpteen selfies and then loads more, as you're not satisfied with the results.

10. Sniff Your Underwear

 Image source LuxuryLingerieThe laundry bag is full to brimming and you still haven't got round to sticking a wash on.  You've worn the same bra for 5 days and wonder if it would last another 2, so you give it a good sniff.  Does it still smell sweet, with hints of the scent of your body spray.  Pretend it does and wear it again.

11. Fart In Bed And Put Your Head Under The Quilt

Image source Terry CralleIs this a man thing or something only a male would admit to?  Passing wind, having flatulence, being gassy - which ever way you say it, farting is not pleasant and if you do it in front of others, you will pretend it wasn't you.  That's totally different to being alone in bed, letting rip and then seeing how bad the stench is by sticking your head under the covers.

12. Dipping Your Finger In Nutella Jar

Image source HungryForever Go on, admit it - whether it's chocolate spread, peanut butter or another delicious confectionary that you can scoop out with your finger, who hasn't done this when alone? There's the argument that there's less calories doing it this way instead of scooping a huge spoonful in your mouth.

13. Make A Cleavage

Image source CosmopolitanFor those ladies who aren't blessed with a decent sized bust, you sometimes push your boobs together to make a cleavage, wishing that if you did it enough times they would stay like that!  Never mind, with bras that can uplift, squash in and transform a 32AA into a 36D, it's not the end of the world.

14. Think Bad Stuff About People You Despise

Image source InsiderThis is a bit horrible, unless that person has been awful to you personally.  Are you jealous of somebody and it's got to the stage where, in your head,  they are as bad as a mass murderer?  It can make you feel better if you think bad stuff about them and point out heir faults, even if you've invented them.  If it makes you feel better ....

15. Leave The Door Open When On The Loo

Image source PopSugarIf you are home alone, going for a pee and leaving the bathroom door open, isn't exactly the crime of the century and is practically acceptable.  However, if you are needing a number two and that door is open wide, then it's gross - but there's no one around to tell you off.

16. A Satisfied Sigh After Emptying Bowels

Image source New York PostCarrying on with the toilet theme, what about this one.  If the place is empty and you're doing what comes naturally in the smallest room in the house, do you feel the urge to give a huge sigh out loud as you empty your bowels.  You don't feel so uncomfortable and you've dropped a kilo in weight!

17. Feel Unnatural Amounts Of Anger At The Adverts

Image source FreepikIf you're catching up on your favourite shows on your lap top and there's a commercial break right at the most exciting part of the plot, you send yourself mad as the adverts start.  Unless you pay a fee to watch 'advert free', you have to put up with 5 minutes of stupid sales garbage.  You feel like punching a wall even though you know you're over-reacting.

18. Sing Along To Musicals

Image source Arts ProfessionalYou've always imagined yourself up on stage, taking a 7th standing ovation, as the audience marvel at your incredible vocals which have brought them to tears.  There's nothing for it but for you to take on the biggest songs from 'Les Mis', singing into your hairbrush and your 3 cuddly toys that you've had since you were a toddler, fake their appreciation.

19. Look Up Your Exes On Facebook

Image source Bonobology.comYou know it's childish and irrelevant but you've got time on your hands and there's nobody in the house to annoy - so you decide to look up your exes and hope they are still single - like you!  If they've got married, you compare their wives to you and decide you're much prettier than any of them, even if you're not.

20. Watch Scary Aircraft Landings On YouTube

Image source YouTubeBecause you are fed up scrolling down on Facebook and those ridiculous dances that couples are posting on Tik Tok is getting on your nerves, you decide to indulge in a bit of scariness - watching planes landing in dangerous circumstances.  You find it more addictive than Pringles.

21. Finally Delete 3000 Emails

Image source Inc. MagazineIt's very annoying when you receive scores of emails every day, most of them not worth reading.  It's your own fault for not unsubscribing from the website where you bought a 'sweater for 2', but haven't had the opportunity to share it with anyone yet.  The time has come to delete all those emails, going back 4 years.  It's such a boring job but you're on your own so might as well.

22. Attack That Hard Skin

Image source Waverley Foot ClinicYes, we know it's disgusting but it's real life.  You've made the decision and this time you aren't going to back out or think of an excuse to do it later.  The soles of your feet feel like crocodiles and you have to get in the shower and exfoliate with that grater thing that almost took the skin off back to the bone the last time you used it.

23. Chew Your Cuticles

Image source VoxBiting your nails is a bad habit that some people jus can't rid themselves of.  Even when they paint that stuff on them to stop them doing it, they get used to the state of that and continue!  Just as bad, if not worse, is when you chew your cuticles.  Your mum's not around to tell you to stop it. You end up with bleeding fingers and bits on the floor where you've spat out the skin.

24. Drink Prune Juice

Image source InsiderIf you've been eating lots of stodge and not enough water, chances are you are going to be bunged up.  It's embarrassing to mention it to anyone but, as you're on your own, you take maters into your own hands and take your grandma's advice of drinking prune juice.  She's always bragging it gets her going!

25. Listen To The Same Song .....over and over

Image source Musical WaveThere's no one about to tell you to turn the music down or to stop playing the same track over and over again so you take full advantage and do both.  You end up listening to Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' on repeat for over an hour and you don't care!

26. Make A List On How You're Going To Change

Image source Daily MailNo one is perfect and perfection doesn't exist but if you try and find a possible fault or bad trait you may have (it won't be easy), then you can always change for the better and attract a whole new group of like minded individuals who have also made lists.  After 5 minutes, you decide you might change next year and slob on the sofa for a couple of hours instead.

27. Watch School Of Rock ....yet again

Image source AmazonYou've seen it so many times that you know all the dialogue and the lyrics to every song but it's been at least a month since you watched it so that's acceptable.  In fact you're proud of yourself as you spent years re-watching 'Elf' and it doesn't get much better than that.

28. Go Over Arguments That You Lost

Image source QuoraIf you hate not having the final word in an argument it can bug you for ages afterwards.  Talking to yourself when no one's around seems normal at the time and you can go over that argument out loud, changing what you said so you can win it and leave the other person speechless in defeat.

29. Make Jam And Crisp Sarnies

Image source RedditOne advantage of being on your own is that no one can judge you because they can't see you.  This is then a perfect time to make a triple decker sandwich in white, unhealthy bread.  Time to get out the jam, salt and vinegar crisps and peanut butter.  It's a tasty combination!

30. Go Mad With The Tweezers

Image source Medical News Today A big advantage of only having yourself for company is that you can do weird things without being judged.  Time to get out the tweezers, not for the eyebrows.  You start feeling around for random sprouting hairs on your face and body and plucking them out - so satisfying.

31. Put An Arm Into The Air And Just Leave It There

Image source TwitterWe've all done this, right? Led in bed or sat on the sofa and just randomly decided to shove an arm in the air and leave it there. And for some reason there's an unspoken rule that it can only ever be just one arm at once and never both. Then when you start to lose feeling in it, you'll put it back down.

32. Take Extra Long Showers That Turn Existential

Image source RedditThere's just something comforting about bathrooms sometimes, like time stands still in there and you don't need to worry about checking the clock, or social media. When you're alone your normal everyday shower might turn into a random, at-least-half-an-hour shower where you just stand there under the water and contemplate life.

33. Fart While Walking Through The House

Image source RedditThe best part of being alone is definitely when you don't have to worry about hiding bodily functions. And when you're alone, it goes from simply letting out gas when you're sat down and lying in bed to full on walking-and-farting through every room and then being surprised at how long it lasted and seeing if you can beat the last one you just did.

34. Think You're Going To Die From A Random Pain

Image source RedditWhen you're alone, your whole life flashes before your eyes when you get a sudden chest pain, muscle cramp or trip over something. You start to think Oh god I'm alone, nobody's going to know I'm dying, how do I get help, should I call an ambulance for randomly banging my head? Then the pain passes and you laugh because you overreacted.

35. Pick Your Nose

Image source TODAYYep. This is the one time you can have a good dig in your nose without anyone watching you or judging you. Sometimes you might find nothing - other times you might hit the jackpot for a particularly big booger that's been annoying the hell out of you all day. Bonus for being able to blow your nose extra loud, too.

36. ... And Then You Throw The Booger On The Carpet

Image source RedditOr wipe it on the couch next to you, wipe on your sweater... whatever takes your fancy, really. But you're more likely just to flick the thing onto the floor next to you and think it's all fine because you'll vacuum it up later or something. Or just forget about it, which is more likely. Maybe your cat will find it later.

37. Practice Ridiculous Makeup

Image source PupperishYou stop at the mirror as you're passing and suddenly have the urge to put five layers of eyeliner on, bright yellow eyeshadow and bright red lipstick - just to see what it would look like. You suddenly want to put every item of makeup you possess on your face at the same time, laugh, and then spend the next hour washing it all off.

38. Wearing Clothes Completely Wrong

Image source RedditDo you decide to wear socks on your arms as gloves? Put a scarf around your waist as a belt? Wear your favorite top inside out, or put on a cardigan without doing up the buttons but not wearing anything underneath? Just to feel ridiculous and oddly free at the same time. Experimenting with clothes when you're alone is definitely one of the most fun things to do.

39. Growing Out Your Body Hair

Image source RedditWhen you're alone - and especially when you live alone with no intention of seeing anybody for a good long while - you're probably not going to bother to shave. At all. And this means every part of your body - you grow out your underarm hair, leg hair, arm hair, those random hairs on your chin if you're a woman... you become your best natural hairy self.

40. ... And Then Stroking Your Pubes

Image source RedditThat oddly satisfying feeling when you're chilling at home alone on the couch and you put your hand down your pants to stroke and twirl your fully-grown-out pubic hair, just because you can. It's like it's your go-to to reduce anxiety or relax when you're on your own. It just feels good, for some reason.

41. Making That Weird Shouty Noise When You Stretch

Image source ScrollerThis is only something you'd do when alone, because even if you stretch in public there's no way you can let others hear this primal noise - even though we all know what it is. You know that moment when you do a full-on body stretch and it just feels so good that you have to shout and scream and make a weird gurgling noise as you stretch.

42. Try Ridiculous Yoga Poses And Embarrass Yourself

Image source RedditFor some reason when you're alone you suddenly get a god complex that you can do absolutely anything, like move your body in mysterious ways or do that expert-level yoga pose where you balance on your head. Being alone is the time to try it - and fail... and hurt yourself.. and check if anyone saw you through the window.

43. Sit Naked

Image source RedditWhy bother getting dressed when there's no one around to see you? You've just come out of the shower and suddenly it seems too much of a chore to put on any clothes. So you just go about your business being naked. Everything you do... naked. Cooking? Naked. Sitting binge-watching Netflix? Naked.

44. Walk Around Cradling A Food Baby

Image source RedditWhen you're alone you don't need to worry about hiding your bloated tummy under a baggy sweaty. And not only do you not try to hide it, it seems normal to push it out as much as it will possibly go and study it as though it's a science exhibit. You find yourself resting your hand around the bloated belly, walking around cradling it and checking it in the mirror.

45. Sit At The Window And Watch People

Image source RedditYou set up camp at the window and just stare. Watch everyone who comes past. You hear someone talking outside and you're ready to eavesdrop for the next hour or two. You might try and be stealthy and peer through the blinds with the lights off, or just fully sit on the windowsill like a dog watching everyone go by.

46. Wear Outfits You'd Never, Ever Wear In Public

Image source Daily StarThis might just be something simple you don't have the confidence to wear outside. Or it might be something a little more raunchy, like walking around in extra-special lingerie or fishnet tights. Maybe it's that neon green jacket you never have the courage to wear, or those heels that you can't possibly walk in on a normal street.

47. Dress Up In Formal Clothes

Image source Yahoo Life UKWhat happens when you can't make your dream of going to a masquerade ball come true? You order a ballgown online and wear it around the house. You might wash up wearing a prom dress or even sit on the couch in a wedding dress from the local thrift store because you think you're never going to find your soulmate anyway.

48. Take All Your Clothes Off On The Toilet

Image source RedditYou know when you sit down on the toilet and you just know it's one of those times where you're going to be there for a while? Best get settled in. Then for some reason the overwhelming urge to strip all your clothes off comes over you because for some reason being completely naked seems to help for an easier bowel movement.

49. Read Out Loud And Act Out Scenes

Image source RedditReading in silence is for the weak - why not read out loud when nobody else can hear you? Not only reading out the description but reading out the dialogue with different voices and accents for each character, acting out the action like you're appearing in a one-person play and even crying and screaming at the heartbreaking bits. And the Oscar goes to...

50. Swearing. A Lot

Image source RedditYou know that moment when the door handle gets caught on your sleeve and pulls you back? If your roommate is home, you might swear once and then rage at the door, but when you're alone, for some reason one swear word turns into a million choice words that you've never used before in your life and then it's like you can't stop.