| What's "Normal" ? somehow having no hobbies or interests beyond earning a paycheck and raising a family? how many people out there are well and truly like that, and why would anyone with a remotely active mind ever want to actually be as such?!? |
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| My watching anime does not impede on my life. I would rather genuinely enjoy something, and make connections through that, then to pretend that I give a shit about whatever is popular right now, to fit into what is mainstream. |
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| i stopped caring about that shite when i was 30. most of the people who "judge" won't be there through ur hardships so why waste energy trying to impress them. |
| Op, it's current year. That "normal" person you see walking around listening to music, is probably listening to anime songs and has seen AoT. |
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| I don't really understand the point here what exactly that made your life "not normal" cuz of watching Anime ? The way i consume Anime is as a source of entertainment and that's it so it's not really that big of a deal or like something that's changing my life to a crazy degree, I could see however how being too much of an obsessed maniac with Anime and growing attached to fictional characters too much can make someone's life drastically different from the average norm if that's the case then that just sounds unhealthy to me personally, having a hobby or something that intrests u is normal and nothing to be shamed of but i can't really agree with the weird levels of obssesion i've seen some people reach that's just too much lol. |
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IpreferEcchi said: Alcoholicide said: How do you afford the NEET lifestyle? Rich parents? Both of my parents get social security checks, plus my dad's pension. That doesn't sound that rich, but good for you if it's all working out. Your parents are fine with that arrangement or have they been trying to get you to get a job or something? I also want to know where you live, if you don't mind me asking. I want those kind of social security checks as well :> |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
| I'm neither a fan of normies nor do I aspire to become one. |
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| Watching anime is pretty normal, bro. |
| So watching Anime is not normal, but getting loans to buy cars and setting uself in debts is normal ? That's what a lot of my car freak friends has done and are doing. Only not normal here, is you'r thinking. |
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Alcoholicide said: That doesn't sound that rich, but good for you if it's all working out. Your parents are fine with that arrangement or have they been trying to get you to get a job or something? I also want to know where you live, if you don't mind me asking. I want those kind of social security checks as well :> U.S.A. My dad worked for more than 50 years, so his social security checks are a nice amount. They wanted me to get a job sooner, but they know that I will when I'm done with my online projects. |
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| Yes I'm currently being treated for my anime addiction. |
| any habit as long as it does not affect your life in a bad way is normal. if it affects your life then only consider quitting. |
| I think you can be a normal person and still watch anime at the same time (only in moderation tho) |
| What's a "normal person" and a "normal life"? Only liking very mainstream things? Do I have to enjoy football like everyone* else to be considered normal? *Everyone = a majority of people |
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BigMac7 said: Fun fact: It's possible to be a normal person while watching anime. Literally took the words out of my mouth; There is nothing wrong with watching anime, you are not mentally ill for doing it, and people are way more accepting than you think about anime |
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| That is what normie would say, dang yo |
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| If your hobbies rule your personality, then you should re-evaluate what you're doing with yourself. Watching anime on the side doesn't mean anything but when it becomes detrimental to yourself and your social life, it is a problem. I've had a interesting life traveling around, having a productive career so far, and having a social life, etc. Anime has been a normal pasttime but I don't bring it up unless it's relivant. The only person who's been repulsive for watching it was a coworker who'd latch on to any discussion even mentioning anime, and it usually went off the deep end life "hnng you should keep watching Franxx, it's better when you ignore the cringey fan service". He was overweight, had a stale personality, and the one time I had the misofrtune to see his room - it had neko-ear headphones, body pillows, and wall scrolls. I made sure not touch anything. |
| "I am sure that you out of all people could never understand the feelings of someone who doesn't know what it feels like to make an effort." - Nanami, Katanagari |
| I am a normal person with a normal life though. |
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| I have stopped because I'm not really interested in anime anymore. I still read some mangas that I buy tho. But I was already a normal person before, I need to see and talk to people, going out at night etc.. Some cliche are true but everybody isn't like that and animes are more democratized now. |
| I think most of us here are just normal people of the working force in the world. I think most people that watch anime just have a job and have a social life. The prejudgement that anime watchers are lonely, don't touch grass and don't work is so obsolete. |
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| might be different for older people, but to people in my age group (18-25) liking anime is the literal mainstream, u are bound to have a better friend group if u bond over genuine interests rather than trying to appease people who strive to be as conventional as possible. |
| You can still have a normal life and watch anime. |
stanuwu said: i feel like i need to clarify, a lot of people here claim to be "normal". clearly you are not being truthful as you are currently looking at a mal forum thread... serious answers only from now on please! People are answering seriously. Watching anime is normal and even reading and replying on MAL is normal. I would like to know why you think these things aren't normal. Do you not realise that people you consider to be normal probably have their own niches too? |
| don't worry, they won't put in a high budget for all seasonal. |
Never had a normal life anyway, so what's teh harm in watching Anime eh? |
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| Everyone who is NOT normal and dont have a normal life. |
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| This question is weird because "normal" people do watch anime. Its a common perception that people who indulge in anime and video games are immature or don't have a social life. Unless you are doing it sitting in your mom's basement, you should be able to do what you like along with having a stable job and social life. It's just an entertainment medium. I like good stories. They can be in a book, a video game, a movie or Tv Series.......all I care about is quality. So along with having an account here, I also have accounts in "normal and mature" places like Goodreads :) |
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| I see no reason to quit a hobby I love to fit someones perspective of being "normal." Btw your treatment by others is largely determined by your looks so changing your hobby does literally nothing to make you more of a normie. |
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| I pay my bills and keep out of trouble. Is that not enough for you? Let me have this one thing. |
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| I guess having a balance would work for me, but I don't have any social skills |
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sewerslider said: everyone in this thread deserves to get ratiod ngl. also (pink f)loid from spy x family convinced me otherwise, because thanks to him, i now want to live an extraordinary life and become an assassin so i can assassinate his bussy. kwon caught in 4k. Attackonfiller said: I'm watching anime because I'm a normal person with a normal life. Anyways (charlimit) |
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| I feel rather normal since I started watching anime. |
stanuwu said: i feel like i need to clarify, a lot of people here claim to be "normal". clearly you are not being truthful as you are currently looking at a mal forum thread... serious answers only from now on please! Ah yes, nothing more abnormal in 2022 than spending time reading and writing stuff on the internet. We truly are completely different from the rest of society... |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
| Um, like, listen - hate to play armchair Freud, but maybe it's not your hobbies that need to change, but you and your mindset? You can't just get rid of one external thing you enjoy or have it suddenly change everything. Besides, hate to break it to you but anime is "normal" now for better or worse. What the hell is normal? Watching football? I sure as shit am not gonna sit down for an hour+ to watch roided-boys throw a ball of air around. |
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| I don't find anime abnormal in any way, I think it's a fantastic thing. I watch anime because it reminds me of who I was when I was younger, gives me nostalgia to days gone by and makes me feel more like myself. That said, I often have trouble focusing and unwinding, find it difficult to get in the zone and truly enjoy something for more than a few episodes at a time. |
| You don't really have to quit anime to get a normal life and job. Sweaty weirdos will pretend that you do so they have an "excuse" to sit on their asses all day. |
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| This is possibly one of the dumbest threads I've seen on this site. |
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| What do you mean by normal? Does watching anime means you aren't normal? I wouldn't put it that way. Its like saying to quit watching shows on netflix and have a normal life. Many people watch anime mainly for their own enjoyment or a hobby. Then there are also people called weebs who are obsessed with anime and japan culture, I would say that they are pretty abnormal. No offense to any weeb out there just giving my own opinion. |
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