Got Quirks?
(These are not my quirks. These are quirks I compiled. I have some of these. But not all!)
Food Quirks
Certain foods broken or separated, like broccoli spears
Picking out food, like onions out of burritos
Pull strings or pieces off of food
Must have certain ounces of water everyday
Certain foods can’t touch
Food eaten in specific order, such as colors, favorites, food type
Use certain utensils all the time
Must have a beverage to eat
Eat crust first
Cut off crust
Eat colored candy by color group
Save the best on plate for last
Food aversions, like running away from bananas
Exact amount of cream in coffee
Not eating the last bite
Specific way to eat a cream-filled cookie or shelled candy
Sit in same spot for meals
Hand Quirks
Wash hands often
Nails neat and clean
Nail polish never chipped
Clip nails often
Sanitizer or alcohol wipes used often
Handshakes avoided
Use certain pen that feels right to write lists and notes
Organizational Quirks
Frames on wall at straight angle
Clothes color coordinated in closet or drawer
Cds and books organized by genre, alphabet, release date
Dishes go in dishwasher or drying rack the exact same way
Clothes face the same direction in closet
Labels always face the front in cupboard
Toothpaste squeezed a certain way
Bedtime Quirks
Television on
White noise
Number of pillows
Hug or bundle blankets/pillow
Sleep on certain side or in certain direction
Bedroom door opened a certain distance or closed
Arms and legs under the covers
Lip balm applied before bed
Pillow flipper
Socks worn to bed
Lighting exact
No body part hanging over the bed
Face down, on side, or face up
Pee right before going to bed
Certain number of hours of sleep mandatory
Go to bed at exact time each night
Certain blankie
Number Quirks
Add numbers on license plates, of addresses, or dates
Doing things on purpose an even or odd number of times
Alarm clock set to an odd number
Alarm clock a few minutes fast always
Hit snooze certain number of times every morning
Vehicle Quirks
Favorite seat when passenger in a car
Favorite place in plane
Complain aloud about other drivers
Talk to your car
Talk to self
Bargain with the gods about traffic
Talk to the traffic lights
Hang a lucky charm
Change music or turn music up louder, depending on who is nearby
Bathroom Quirks
Have to pee when entering a new place
Can’t go until in privacy of home
Outhouse aversions
Public bathroom has to be empty before you can go
Toilet roll inward or outward
Toilet seat up or down
Body Parts and Bodily Function Quirks (Aversions)
Touching feet
Naked belly flesh
Flossing teeth
Ear picking
Head picking
Belches
Hair on counter or surface
Plumber’s butt
Wart hair
Eyebrows overgrown
Think of some? Feel free to comment.