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What is a hobby you enjoy, but seems too quirky or obscure to bring up in most conversations? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by Rozz@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Mine would be creating pen and paper ciphers for my made up secret communication needs.

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[–] Nemo@midwest.social 41 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've never let it stop me, but:

ethical philosophy
social dance, especially contra and square
chromosomal / genetic inheritance simulations

[–] scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Very cool, just be careful not to become that "I am very smart" type guy who just wants to impress their friends. It's a fine line to walk, nobody likes that guy, but everyone likes the guy who actually genuinely likes their hobbies

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh believe me, the more you get to know me the less impressive I am.

[–] Rozz@lemmy.sdf.org 12 points 1 year ago

That depends on your dance skills