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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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Sanna
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, I just tried this, because how could I not. It's difficult without heels on. The heel helps you( well, me at least) balance in this position.

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Sandy Farley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This woman needs to be awarded a gold medal for developing and holding this position! I've never seen anything like it before!

Emiko Kiyomi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sit like that I lot, I've gotten so used to it that I might as well be a frog

Kim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sure wish I could do this but if I tried I would be laying on the floor saying I've fallen & I can't get up, LMBO

Mieke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I'd love to have her balance! I'd fall flat on my a**e!

Axolotl King
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do this sometimes just on my feet without heels.... then again I'm still a kid so it's prolly easier for me

Ruth Beaty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I'm impressed with this one. I would need two doctors, a crane, and three strong men to get up from that. And maybe a change of underwear, lol.

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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?”

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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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Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've done that! If you have back problems you cannot stand for long! Elevating one leg helps!

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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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Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When there is a plexiglass and they speak through the hole i really want to slap them! The plexiglass is there for a reason you idiot!

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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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Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find more weird the open shoes with socks next to him... is this in Germany?

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Tacocat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you misunderstand that "lunging at a 90 degree angle" was only one leg, not two

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Adam Belaire
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That stretches your left foot calf muscle if you've been standing on it too long.

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Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well the guy is not weird! The position of the machine is! What were they thinking?

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huewrld
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pictures like this where one leg is up and the person is leaning mainly on whatever their leg is resting on- standing like that is actually really comfortable!! y'all should try it, but maybe not in public or else someone will take a picture of you.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For whatever reason, whenever someone does this, I get nervous.😑

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Emma Byrne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Moments before he throws the phone, jumps over the desk and runs out screaming while ripping off his shirt.

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Parmeisan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seems legit. If he squats instead, he won't be able to hold the phone/camera as steady.

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