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Using slapstick comedy to avoid uncomfortable situations

This is a problem I have, and I have heard that it's not that uncommon. I feel unable to deal with the seriousness of certain situations and often find myself performing some kind of physical comedy with any objects that are close by. Just the other day when my father was having a conversation with me about my 'future' I instinctively grabbed a saucepan and began repeatedly bashing my head with it while making a humorous face, injuring myself quite severely. And at my most recent job interview where I was very nervous I could not stop myself inserting biro pens into my nostrils and holding my tie under my mouth as if it were a giant tongue, while making slurping noises. I have even gone so far as nose-honking (GCSE french oral exam) and on more than one occasion some kind of pastry dessert has ended up colliding with my face. Help!

Reply 1

warranty-ideal

12

LOL! Is this for real?

Reply 2

Spiral Architect

1

I see you're from Salisbury Plain. Let's just hope you 'accidently' walk in on a live firing exercise.

Reply 3

BlueRoses

14

Yes!! I do this!! Whenever there is an uncomfortable situation, I always either perform prop comedy, or start making weird phases or ripping myself uncontrollably, because I know I can handle the weird looks, and it makes the situation less awkward!

Reply 4

Ghost

20

*Gasp* Another hillarious spoof thread in the H&R forum?! How incredibly original and witty! I must say, you almost had me thinking it was for real! I bet you cant wait to come home from secondary school to see all the replies to your thread! Hee Hee Hee! You mischievous person, you!

Reply 5

adamu

I do this too, not to the extent of stuffing pens in my nose but its common, just relax dude

Reply 6

bluedreamer

1

..................................................................................... :laugh:

**wipes tears**

I know what you mean. I tend to pull a face and ignore the person speaking, if the convo gets too serious. Then change the subject quickly :rolleyes:

but the job interview? :biggrin:

ummm ................... :laugh:

Reply 7

quintsy

17

If this is for real- I understand it isn't all that uncommon for people to use distracting or evasive techniques to avoid awkward situations. My best friend is pretty blunt, and at times when she knows she has said something slightly offensive, she will change the subject casually to the weather, or most commonly, a word she finds "interesting"..

Example-

Her: Yeah, you're right. You pretty much failed that biology exam.
You: Um, yeah..
Her: Exam..what an odd word.. *muse*

So it's quite common for people to use various methods of avoiding talking about things like the future, or anything which makes them feel uneasy. But injuring yourself is quite extreme, and as well as indicating a problem which shouldn't really be left unnoticed, it could also put yourself/others in danger. Best to talk to a doctor who might be able to refer you to someone sho can find the root of your behaviour.

Good luck! :smile:

Reply 8

Ghost

20

Late Fantastic

I instinctively grabbed a saucepan and began repeatedly bashing my head with it while making a humorous face, injuring myself quite severely. And at my most recent job interview where I was very nervous I could not stop myself inserting biro pens into my nostrils and holding my tie under my mouth as if it were a giant tongue, while making slurping noises. I have even gone so far as nose-honking (GCSE french oral exam) and on more than one occasion some kind of pastry dessert has ended up colliding with my face. Help!

Oh come on. You guys are taking this thread seriously?!

Reply 9

Crimson Black

13

It seems like we are, yes. :p:

Reply 10

Ghost

20

Just have a look at his other threads. They involve wearing a cape around the house, being a blacksmith as a career, and building your own road worthy car.

Reply 11

Crimson Black

13

Ghost

Just have a look at his other threads. They involve wearing a cape around the house, being a blacksmith as a career, and building your own road worthy car.

Then making funny gestures during an interview isn't out of his league then. :biggrin:

(Don't worry, I don't think anyone's taking this seriously).

Reply 12

Choey

Well maybe he has been screaming out for help but no one has the time to listen. He seems like quite the character.

Reply 13

quintsy

17

It is quite possible that the OP does have at least a variation of the behaviour they described. They said that they have trouble in conversations which require you to be honest, and doesn't telling people your problems require you to be honest?

I think that they might have exaggerated their behaviour slightly, but that seems to illustrate the problem, as they find it hard not to turn things into jokes.

Reply 14

Late Fantastic

OP

Ghost

*Gasp* Another hillarious spoof thread in the H&R forum?! How incredibly original and witty! I must say, you almost had me thinking it was for real! I bet you cant wait to come home from secondary school to see all the replies to your thread! Hee Hee Hee! You mischievous person, you!

Exaggerated condescension! Sarcasm! Truly it is you, not I who is the master of wit! Don't you worry we all make fools of ourselves occasionally.

</irony>

Reply 15

Ghost

20

Touché! I have indeed made an inforgivable fool of myself.

Reply 16

Late Fantastic

OP

Anyways it is nice to know I'm not alone in this problem, I am working hard on trying to 'phase it out' - if I could just use conventional comedy like jokes or sarcasm it would be so much better...physical comedy is just too painful.

Using slapstick comedy to avoid uncomfortable situations

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