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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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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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Inclusion2020
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love standing this way. It helps me slow down my thoughts for some reason.

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

My mom stands that way pretty often too, she says she finds it "natural and comfortable" 😅

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

You are not allowed to photograph people while they're voting.

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

I do this when my sciatic nerve is pinching...seems to offer a bit of relief

Coleen
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do that when I'm doing dishes. It helps my back.

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

I do this when one of my legs has been carrying most of my weight in standing for a long time.

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

This is how traditionally indigenous Australians stand. It's a rather famous traditional posture, you see it in photos, movies and artwork here all the time.

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

I've done this before when my legs were tired from standing in one place too long.

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

I do this sometimes, even when I am laying down.

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

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

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

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

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

I use to stand like this. I find it funny and relaxing :)))

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

I stood like this all the time as a kid and my cousin called me "Flamingo".

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

I used to stand this way while doing dishes in my youth. Why? I was just a weird kid 🤷😆

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

Yep im also guilty for this one too... I do the dishes.. Make an prepare food.. At the atm even haha

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

The 'ostrich.' I've been doing this ALL my life. My family hated it and chastised me when I was a kid, but .... still doing it at five'oh!

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

We can tell who you are voting for when you stand like that. LOL. ;-)

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

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...

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3 years ago

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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