"normal"

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Those who question what normal is, are not normal

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So it's school time and we have to go into groups to do stuff and the teacher picks the groups so I get joined with the kind of goth/outsider people? Anyways so I ask how come you don't dress "normally" and so she says: "Well then whats normal?"

I had no come back and I've been thinking about that question ever since.

Webster defines normal as "according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, or principle"

What does that mean? or better yet, why would you want to know what normal is? Shouldn't you already know what normal means?

The definition of normal varies among people's opinions but most people should have a good sense of what it is, because most people are "normal". And the people who don't know what normal is, question what it is. Which means you are not normal.

Normal cannot be given in an example because being normal does not paretically mean being the same as everyone else. Which is a common thought on what normal is.

So in conclusion, normal cannot be defined. But who would want to define it?


Disclaimer: This is just an opinion and I probably have no idea what I'm talking about.

:blink: lol.


here's one for ya: define "definition." My definition of definition is "This."

Makes sense, no?

Define "thing"

Couple of more posts like this and off to "World News & Events" with ya all...

:lol:

:fear:

Normal is what ever you wish normal to be

It's quite simple really...

Normal is 'according to the norm'. And the norm is the average of what most people do. That's only a 1st level definition though. Meaning that emotions and subjectivity aren't taken into account. On a second level you can say that normal is a very personal concept. You may have a habit which seems perfectly 'normal' to you (like eating sandwiches with only ketchup for example) but others may think it's abnormal according to their personal norm.
Sociology states that 'the norm' is just the average of all personal norms. Which is why the opinions about the meaning of normal are quite ambiguous.

EDIT: so scientifically speaking the gots weren't normal, if following the strict definition. Though, they are perfectly normal withing their own 'group'.

Try nornal in a mental home see how far that goes any takers?

I would agree with Slweeky.

Stanardised norms of behaviour and dress vary from culture, country and time and therefore are not subject to an objective standard.

In a Goth club it would be the norm to wear black. If one went dressed in brightly coloured clothes would one would be considered out of place.

What is considered the norm in school dress for girls today (skirt above the knee) would have been considered grossly indecent 100 years ago.

Consequently, "norms" are subject to constant pressure from fashion and trends and those wishing to experiment.

Normal is what most poeple wea say and do

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Originally posted by Voetsek@13 June 2004 - 14:40
Try nornal in a mental home see how far that goes any takers?

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So we can bounce in the "Balloon Room"

*Websters Definition*

Main Entry: 1nor·mal
Pronunciation: 'nor-m&l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin normalis, from norma
1 : PERPENDICULAR; especially : perpendicular to a tangent at a point of tangency
2 a : according with, constituting, or not deviating from a norm, rule, or principle b : conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern
3 : occurring naturally <normal immunity>
4 a : of, relating to, or characterized by average intelligence or development b : free from mental disorder : SANE
5 a of a solution : having a concentration of one gram equivalent of solute per liter b : containing neither basic hydroxyl nor acid hydrogen <normal silver phosphate> c : not associated <normal molecules> d : having a straight-chain structure <normal pentane> <normal butyl alcohol>
6 of a subgroup : having the property that every coset produced by operating on the left by a given element is equal to the coset produced by operating on the right by the same element
7 : relating to, involving, or being a normal curve or normal distribution <normal approximation to the binomial distribution>
8 of a matrix : having the property of commutativity under multiplication by the transpose of the matrix each of whose elements is a conjugate complex number with respect to the corresponding element of the given matrix
synonym see REGULAR
- nor·mal·i·ty /nor-&#39;ma-l&-tE/ noun
- nor·mal·ly /&#39;nor-m&-lE/ adverb

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Originally posted by Biggles@13 June 2004 - 15:47
...What is considered the norm in school dress for girls today (skirt above the knee) would have been considered grossly indecent 100 years ago...

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Or even 45 years ago. Pity how things&#39;ve changed.

:ninja:

i could&#39;ve sworn i posted in here ..

ah well now i have &#33; :D

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Originally posted by gemby&#33;@13 June 2004 - 17:23
i could&#39;ve sworn i posted in here ..

ah well now i have &#33; :D

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yep me 2

This is an abnormal lounge thread
except for the last two posts and this one
iThis post is turning to normality

;) Can we cut this bullshit and get to what she looked like. :D

maybe she looks like my NdebeleDoll

Just stick with your original conclusion: They&#39;re not normal.

Skweeky is right....normality is subjective.....erm and subjectivity is also subjective.....bugger&#33; lol

Is buggery subjective though sara?

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Originally posted by sara5564@14 June 2004 - 19:49
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w00t

At last i get to do it to you :)


And for all you pervs, the pun is intended :P

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w00t

At last i get to do it to you :)


And for all you pervs, the pun is intended :P [/b][/quote]
You wish&#33; :lol: :lol: :lol: