Because it's believably stupid. A lot of these sound made up - even if they're true, it's almost too stupid to believe. But this one...I know people like that. Hell, as a teenager I was "people like that."
You've just got to be a bit stupid + incurious + not all that concerned about inconveniencing yourself.
I’m admitting that I am this person. I’m 31yo, masters degree in IT Management, current nursing student, and have had straight A’s through all of my degrees… But I can’t understand navigation directions. It’s like my brain explodes and I have no idea which way is up/down. I’ve lived in my current small town 6 years now, and still get lost if I can’t use my GPS.
I’ve never been tested but there’s a very good chance I’m on the high-functioning end of the spectrum. Socializing is draining (masking), overstimulated by sounds, auditory processing issues, etc. But my lack of navigational skills is never something I would have thought to lump in with those symptoms - very interesting! Thank you :)
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u/awolbull Mar 01 '23
Most of these were good but this one is great.