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This Instagram Page Is Solely Dedicated To People Standing Weirdly In Public, And Here Are 40 Of The Best Pics
If you’ve seen Monty Python’s Flying Circus, you probably know where this is going.
If you’re not aware, then let me break it down to you: the surreal comedy troupe called Monty Python used to make absurd skits back in the late ‘60s through the early ‘80s with comebacks here and there.
One skit, in particular, is about the Ministry of Silly Walks, which is exactly what it sounds like. It talks about silly walks and how one person is attempting to acquire a grant to develop a silly walk.
Well, it seems that the legacy lives on in the form of silly standing. The link may or may not be relevant here, but the vibe is definitely the same. And there’s a whole Instagram account dedicated to this!
Bored Panda collected and featured the best of the best ways people stand in public as posted on the People Standing Instagram. So, check out the whole curated list below, and while you’re down there, leave a vote and a comment on the ones you liked the most!
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One of the most internet-sy things to happen is this Instagram page that features people standing. But it’s not just any old boring bit of standing, but silly standing—standing in ways that are either humorous, or ridiculous, or just begging the question “why?”
The page introduces people to all sorts of stances: everything from random squatting to one-leg yoga suspended over a bench to leaning so much it puts Neo dodging bullets in slow motion to shame. If you have no idea what any of this means, keep scrolling.
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ZombieGirl 3 years ago
I love standing this way...I sometimes sleep with my leg like that too lol
Inclusion2020 3 years ago
Love standing this way. It helps me slow down my thoughts for some reason.
Randi Campos 3 years ago
This is actually comfortable.. When standing doing dishes or cooking I stand like this.
Arual =..= 3 years ago
Yep, me too. Helps back pain. My mom stood that way when washing the dishes. I picked up the habit from her.
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Martz Migraña 3 years ago
My mom stands that way pretty often too, she says she finds it "natural and comfortable" 😅
Thenatural 3 years ago
I do this when my sciatic nerve is pinching...seems to offer a bit of relief
Maryse Faucher 3 years ago
Often we do not care about that. It take the pain away from standing in line for too long
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Terry Tobias 3 years ago
I've done this before when my legs were tired from standing in one place too long.
Whawhawhatsis 3 years ago
We saw Jethro Tull some years ago, and Ian Anderson would stand like this while playing the flute. It was pretty talented of him, I must say!
Lynn Morello 3 years ago
In my younger years, I would stand just like that, My dad stopped me, saying I would get wonky hips and never be able to stand straight.
Sebastian Melmoth 3 years ago
Must admit, I stand like this on occasion…usually when waiting in line. I’m told it looks weird, especially for a guy. Not sure where I picked this stance up
Renee Hinchliffe 3 years ago
Yep im also guilty for this one too... I do the dishes.. Make an prepare food.. At the atm even haha
Panda-riffic 3 years ago
We can tell who you are voting for when you stand like that. LOL. ;-)
Michigan Guy 3 years ago
if this is the future of voting in america, i'mma have to rely on mail in voting, i think. i don't think i cud pull this off...
People Standing has been around for years, and, throughout that time, has brought over 540 posts to its follower base of 137,000+.
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You can check out more ridiculous stances (and even some ridiculous sitting positions—it’s honestly hard to decide where standing ends and sitting begins) on the official Instagram page, but before you go, why not let us know what you thought about this in the comment section below!
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Adam Belaire 3 years ago
That stretches your left foot calf muscle if you've been standing on it too long.
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Emma Byrne 3 years ago
Moments before he throws the phone, jumps over the desk and runs out screaming while ripping off his shirt.
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Billy The Kid 3 years ago (edited)
Some of these were good but then some i couldn't underSTAND it
HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago
I didn't even realize that was a pun for a full 10 minutes then it clicked in my brain and i had to come back on this post just to upvote you.
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Fidgets McGee 3 years ago
As a massage therapist, I approve of many of these positions. Stretch where you can! Save your back! Esp the teacher ones, bending awkwardly repeatedly is the WORST
Eucritta 3 years ago
A lot of these do look like things people do when they've got positional fatigue.
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matilda 3 years ago
I think that most of these pictures are taken of myself! Why I found them so comfortable! Who else sits by the table with one leg normal on the floor, and other one - knee next to your chin 😅
HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago
Standing with one leg up so your knee is at your chin is SO COMFORTABLE.
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Vicky Z 3 years ago
How weird do you sit or stand when you read BP? That would be interesting post
HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago
Well I'm sitting on my chair with my legs up on the desk and leaning back in the chair with the laptop on my stomach.... if someone got a picture of that it would certainly be something entertaining
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Vernice Aure 3 years ago
It's interesting to see all of the male teachers and their weird stances. Although, honestly, bending down to desk level plays havoc with your back. Maybe female teachers choose dignity over comfort.
Maureen Matthew 3 years ago
I can bet about 95% of these people have hip, knee and back problems and their standing positions helps to relieve the pain/pressure.
If I could I would live under water 3 years ago
A lot of these look really stupid but are actually quite comfy lol
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
I've done quite a few of these after sitting or standing for awhile. In fact I think rest stops and airports should have designated areas for this so we could all look goofy together.
Raizy Smith 3 years ago
I've done some of these, just as a sensory thing. Sometimes you gotta have funky knees, yaknow?
Holes2Heaven 3 years ago
People are strange when you're a stranger... that some was written for these people!!
Billy The Kid 3 years ago (edited)
Some of these were good but then some i couldn't underSTAND it
HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago
I didn't even realize that was a pun for a full 10 minutes then it clicked in my brain and i had to come back on this post just to upvote you.
Load More Replies... Fidgets McGee 3 years ago
As a massage therapist, I approve of many of these positions. Stretch where you can! Save your back! Esp the teacher ones, bending awkwardly repeatedly is the WORST
Eucritta 3 years ago
A lot of these do look like things people do when they've got positional fatigue.
Load More Replies... matilda 3 years ago
I think that most of these pictures are taken of myself! Why I found them so comfortable! Who else sits by the table with one leg normal on the floor, and other one - knee next to your chin 😅
HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago
Standing with one leg up so your knee is at your chin is SO COMFORTABLE.
Load More Replies... Vicky Z 3 years ago
How weird do you sit or stand when you read BP? That would be interesting post
HooowlAtTheMoon 3 years ago
Well I'm sitting on my chair with my legs up on the desk and leaning back in the chair with the laptop on my stomach.... if someone got a picture of that it would certainly be something entertaining
Load More Replies... Vernice Aure 3 years ago
It's interesting to see all of the male teachers and their weird stances. Although, honestly, bending down to desk level plays havoc with your back. Maybe female teachers choose dignity over comfort.
Maureen Matthew 3 years ago
I can bet about 95% of these people have hip, knee and back problems and their standing positions helps to relieve the pain/pressure.
If I could I would live under water 3 years ago
A lot of these look really stupid but are actually quite comfy lol
Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
I've done quite a few of these after sitting or standing for awhile. In fact I think rest stops and airports should have designated areas for this so we could all look goofy together.
Raizy Smith 3 years ago
I've done some of these, just as a sensory thing. Sometimes you gotta have funky knees, yaknow?
Holes2Heaven 3 years ago
People are strange when you're a stranger... that some was written for these people!!
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