Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Monday | October 12, 2009
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25 quirks people have

Some folks go gaga over babies (kittens, puppies, humans, the works).

If it's one thing Flair has shown in its 25 years, it's the variety of quirks in life. Just in case you've never run into any of the people on this list, remember that the media always meet the loony ones.

So without further ado, here are 25 quirks.

1 Some people who know how to use a knife and fork still prefer to use a spoon regardless of what they're eating.

2 Some people have a sock routine. They either always put on the right one first, or the left. They never alternate!

3 The first part of the newspaper some readers go to is the death notices!

4 Even though they can afford and maintain brand-new luxury cars, some well-to-do prefer to buy used cars.

5 Some gents prefer analog watches to digital.

6 Ever heard somebody say they can't (note the verb) eat a specific piece of chicken? Not liking it is one thing, but not being able to do it?

7 The fish-eating folk who only want the fish head.

8 Drivers who leave the window behind them down, but have their own window rolled all the way up.

9 For the alcohol-drinkers, some have only one drink. If there's nothing else at the bar, they go without.

10 Some folks will give oral sex but don't want to receive it. We could understand if it was the other way around.

11 Those motorists who prefer to drive left-handed vehicles though we drive on the left, not the right.

12 Some people love ketchup, when used in a sauce, but they can't spread it on their food.

13 On the other hand, some people use half a bottle of ketchup on one chicken leg! A mussi soup!

14 Always admired people who collect things - from stamps to comic books.

15 Do you know anyone who watches the credits after a movie is over?

16 Sticking with the entertainment industry - what about the music lovers who read the linear notes (other than the lyrics)?

17 Overcautious drivers who put on their seatbelt even if they're only moving the car 10 inches.

18 In case of emergency, hope you don't call somebody who doesn't answer phone numbers they don't recognise.

19 Women (and men) who go gaga over babies (kittens, puppies, humans - the works)!

20 'Problem-solving' people who never met a crossword they didn't like.

21 Anybody with any kind of fetish.

22 Dog lovers. No - we mean people who actually sleep with their dog!

23 Have you ever met someone who walks almost on their toe-points, despite not having any physical problems?

24 Despite technology moving ahead, some people don't access links to a website to get the story or joke, because they 'jus' caan badda!'

25 Window-shoppers. Don't have a dime, but like to look and it doesn't make them depressed.

Tell us about your quirks at lifestyle@gleanerjm.com.

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