   Not Really Listening
  Spoken language is a very complicated thing for the brain to process.I've noticed that when I hear someone speak, my mind goes through several different possibilities of what the person may be saying. Most of the possibilities are thrown out before deciding on the most likely sentence.However, if you pay attention to the possible sentences that your brain throws out, you've gained an interesting window into your subconcious.For example, today I heard a coworker declare "I am the pretzel king!"It's almost like dreaming and it can be an entertaining way to pass the day.   
  I do that occasionally, but it usually only happens when I'm in Boredom Trance. And usually it's about something sexual. [grin] Tells you a lot about my subconscious... Fortunately, that doesn't happen very often with me.   ;Quote:Original post by Oberon_Command[grin] Tells you a lot about my subconscious...Just tells me that you're a guy. Hell if I had a nickel every time I started daydreaming about...   ;  Mamky, but maybe you should adjust your medication... [grin]   ;Quote:Original post by Sr_GuapoQuote:Original post by Oberon_Command[grin] Tells you a lot about my subconscious...Just tells me that you're a guy. Hell if I had a nickel every time I started daydreaming about...Well yes, but moreso than other people. You see, I'm generally inclined to ask people what they really said when I mishear them, and in the process tell them what I think they said... things get a bit awkward sometimes.   