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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.
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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Merrill N. Munro 3 years ago
I keep hearing the song "Low Rider"...low...rye...der... get a little lower!
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 3 years ago
If a cop did that around me I would probably get in more trouble because of how much I laughed.
Dinogirlvt 3 years ago
Is it just me or do all racecar people do this? Well, at least the ones I've seen.
SilentSyst3m 3 years ago
Stick your butt out - you'll be on Bored Panda. Avoid doing so and you'll be on ... Bored Panda.
Adam Belaire 3 years ago
This is how my 8th grade gym teacher taught us to stand when the other team is serving in a game of badminton.
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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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