I don't think I've ever met an only child who is anything other than a bit peculiar and borderline untrustworthy

[bird]

lighten up, you stupid cunt

[pinkybrain]

fuck u
I have brothers and sisters
got my eyes on u smee

[olson]

Im an only child.

Ive never felt normal…but then everyone expects you to be odd.

[ericthefourth]

[shrewbie]

in first year i jokingly called my housemate a typical only child and then later that day caught him googling ‘only child characteristics’ or something, found it really adorable

[anon14643532]

Guess which DiSers are an only child:

• Punkasaur
• PinkyBrain

Yes, I am an only child.

I’ve never felt normal either. When I was a kid I always felt more comfortable around adults and less comfortable around children my age, which is apparently a common characteristic. Maybe it’s because as an only child, you’re less constantly ‘exposed’ to other children of a similar age since you don’t live with any, compared to the overwhelming majority of kids who do? It might explain why I was very, very shy at school and felt less ‘with it’ than everyone else (and why early secondary school was so intensely horrible).

Socially it’s shit, and I’d say it has messed me up. On the other hand it’s a luxury because the resources and attention of your parents isn’t divided and you never have to share anything. Definitely worth it overall.

[froglet]

I don’t think I’ve ever met an only child who stood out as particularly unusual

[Matt_was_taken]

Are @bird and all his mates are only children? going by the weird/not weird thread … there’s more than just siblings that are responsible for odd behaviour.

[bird]

funny you should ask that, man. I’d say 70% of the weird/not weird examples given are from only children. read into this what you will.

I’m not, btw. got a brother AND a sister. again, read into this what you will

[Matt_was_taken]

all your friends have one thing in common though don’t they

[bird]

yeah, they’re all fucking great!

[plasticniki]

This is a bit uncalled for, @bird

Sorry no idea why I originally tagged eric

[bird]

wasn’t my intention to cause offence. just observing life innit.

please delete this thread with immediate effect @plasticniki

[plasticniki]

Nah I’m not deleting it. Just think before you call someone a cunt and stuff like that.

[bird]

tbh, I’d prefer to be called a stupid cunt than an absolute cretin, but yeah, point taken.

[colon_closed_bracket]

It’s never your intention though, is it? You’ve played this card quite a few times when you’ve posted something and caused offence. “Just throwing some thoughts out there” (or whatever you said) is just another way of saying “ooh I’m only playing devil’s advocate!”

Devil’s advocate is for dicks and you’re better than that.

[bird]

think you’re reading too much into this, man. I’m a nice guy, I think, but from time to time I’ll say something that oversteps the mark. I’ll either get a dressing-down, or a banning for a while. I’m happy with this.

this is who I am, man. accept my flaws, or don’t. I’m a guy who shoots from the hip and I honestly don’t think I’m gonna dramatically alter my schtick anytime soon. in fact, I definitely won’t be changing.

with this in mind, I’d suggest trying to police someone or something else from here on in

[colon_closed_bracket]

Well, if that’s the case, stick to your guns and follow your arguments through properly, rather than just throwing your hands up and saying “I’m just starting a conversation”. Plus Shucks is one of my ATDs. I’m not policing anything; I’m a humble Regular.

[bird]

fair do’s bud. and let it be known, you’re anything but a humble regular. you’re fucking great*

*shooting from the heart

[NoahVale]

Stay rude, silks