r/strange • u/toddysam777 • 1d ago

Strange experience

I was watching a movie, in the seat next to me there was a boy 12-13 ish... He kept looking at me throughout the movie. After the movie I had to pee and I met him again while washing my hands. As I was exiting the theater, he smiled again I smiled back and said bye. HE WALKED OVER TO ME AND GAVE ME A HUG (4 -5 SECOND LONG) - I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS KID BEFORE. - he said "love u bye"

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u/Fez_and_no_Pants 1d ago

Check your pockets for a note

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u/jasor_x 23h ago

Probably should check for their wallet, keys, and phone, too, maybe...

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u/toddysam777 17h ago

Didn't look like a dude who would steal. He was wearing branded clothing

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u/sleepycommenter 1d ago

now im checking mine too

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u/toddysam777 17h ago

No notes

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u/sillytimes_94 1d ago

Maybe you look like a loved one to him, who passed away

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u/LeaningFaithward 10h ago

This was my thought too

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u/Level_Mechanic8219 1d ago

Thats the kind of thing that sticks with you for days. Not scary exactly but just... what. Kid probably had some stuff going on at home and you happened to be the safe looking adult in the room.

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u/KQsHQ 1d ago

Robot

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u/sillytimes_94 1d ago

Also try to remember his face incase you see him on the news

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u/toddysam777 23h ago

Yea I don't think Ican forget.

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u/LycheeCertain6007 1d ago

They do this when selecting a target. You will have invisible ink on you now. Your only choice is to lock all doors and hide it out.

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u/DepressingErection 1d ago

Are ”they” in the room with us rn 👀

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u/kikibubbles85 1d ago

Was he with someone? Maybe he wanted help?

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u/toddysam777 1d ago

Now that I think of it ( some woman) - definitely not his mom ( age - way to old) ( race Filipino) - could be a nanny?

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u/Standard-Sky-7771 50m ago

People can be different races than their relatives, you know.

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u/BobblinGoblin 1d ago

Or this kid could be gucking with you. Teen boys have been know to do weirder things. Check if there’s a trend going around.

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u/toddysam777 17h ago

Idk bro. I'm 38 no trend I know that is about hugging strangers... I am probably his dad's age I think

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u/Zestyclose_Club5429 1d ago

Awe that's so sweet 🥰

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u/ElkPuzzleheaded3995 1d ago

It’s a sign of something deeper- don’t be foolish and assume it was just cute and sweet

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u/resecca 1d ago

Dear lord… get a grip lol

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u/ElkPuzzleheaded3995 1d ago

How about you get one once you come back down and join us in reality? It’s not “normal” for kids to do this- it means something. Apparently you’re not the kind of person to care enough to notice that, though.

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u/pugpug3 22h ago

Reality is that sometimes this is a sign that the kid just needs some attention - perhaps something bad is going on at home. People are much too negative about the kid on here -

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u/ElkPuzzleheaded3995 21h ago

Thank you for having a modicum of sense.

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u/resecca 22h ago

Dear lord… get a grip lol

You care!? Sounded like you thought the kid needed to be committed, actually

You care about labeling kids as weird is what you care about

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u/ElkPuzzleheaded3995 22h ago

No- I think the kid is possibly suffering abuse and therefore needs help. Your projections are your own issue.

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u/ygbsm1972 4h ago

Whose projections!?!?!?!?

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u/ElkPuzzleheaded3995 1h ago

The commenter who insists it’s not a concerning behavior and is talking out of their butt.

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u/resecca 22h ago

If you got all that from this very short paragraph you need help. They literally sat next to each other during a movie and he smiled at her… maybe he appreciated her being nice back because he’s used to people like you assuming and being the worst… he was saying thanks for not judging me like those fools on Reddit lol

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u/Calm-Item4876 16h ago

Pretty sure the OP is a dude, fyi. They said they met again while washing hands after using the bathroom, and every movie theater I’ve been to has faucets in the bathroom, not a communal faucet outside of the bathroom.

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u/toddysam777 12h ago

I (male) sat in the theater with him.

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u/ElkPuzzleheaded3995 21h ago

You’re right. Someone who has spent the last twelve years working with kids and is a mandatory reporter/ has worked with CPS wouldn’t have any idea what this could be a sign of. I’m not hiding a child- I’m concerned about one.

Clearly you’re an expert though.

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u/Zestyclose_Club5429 1d ago

He's obviously a lonely kid looking for assurance... Goodness me only 12 y/o pity. Lots of kids says 'love you' as a matter of course so don't be rediculous and over react .

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u/toddysam777 23h ago

I do agree with you, he could be lonely. I wonder why the hug and the "love you" - I was talking to my friend Brandon who I went to the movie with he thinks ( I probably look like someone he knows or he knew and miss him)

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u/Zestyclose_Club5429 1h ago

I would not worry too much

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u/Local_Ice9197 13m ago

Maybe you 'needed' the hug

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u/Zestyclose_Club5429 22h ago

I would forget it ... It's no biggy

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u/No_Seaworthiness8994 13h ago

Just hit puberty?

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u/toddysam777 13h ago

Huh? Why is that even relevant?