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Evidence you have finally lost the plot

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FunTimes2020 · 20/06/2020 14:20

I was looking out of the lounge window and thought I recognised someone going past. From the comfort of my sofa, I picked up the remote to rewind... Blush Grin

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DontGoIntoTheLongGrass · 20/06/2020 15:08

I've tried scrolling a paper book before Grin

Recently I've taken to watching TV shows and wondering why people are touching and not socially distancing. I'm like they shouldn't have shaken hands! Then I remember I'm watching Netflix not real life.

Camomila · 20/06/2020 15:11

Dramalady52 Did you drink it? My nonna used to make tea with wine and a knob of butter in it on really cold days (her kids all skied)

I can't type while listening to music or I type in the lyrics.

MrsJackRackham · 20/06/2020 15:12

The number of times I've tried to open my front door by waving my work security fob over the key hole is shocking.

FunTimes2020 · 20/06/2020 15:18

These are all so funny! Presumably we function at least some of the time as normal-ish human beings!?! Grin

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FunTimes2020 · 20/06/2020 15:20

@DesmondTheMoonbear

Not today but I was cleaning once, and moving things out of my way in the hall to vacuum. I tried to push the stairs back out of my way.
That is a significant lost plot moment! GrinStar
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Imonlydoingwhatican · 20/06/2020 15:25

Ive gone to empty potty in the bin on more then one occasion. Also tried to throw clothes in there too. 🤦‍♀️

Northernsoullover · 20/06/2020 15:26

my mum was helping me get ready for work after maternity leave. I needed my top ironed so she volunteered. I had a table top IKEA ironing board which was on the kitchen worktop. She ignored the iron and picked up the freshly boiled kettle and poured it all over my top Grin. We think it was the steam association that caused the lapse in concentration.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 20/06/2020 15:32

DH claims I lost the plot 10 years ago when I turned up at the Church.

I've tried to check the time on a physical book before.

MrsSnitchnose · 20/06/2020 15:34

Numerous times I've tried to get into the toilet at work by putting my bank pin in the key pad.

Lockdown madness includes apologising to the kettle when I banged it on the underside of the cupboard this morning, putting a tea bag and a spoon of coffee in the same brew and considering Dominic Raab to be a source of sexual attraction 🤦🏼‍♀️ I clearly need help!

CrowCat · 20/06/2020 15:41

Filled the detergent caddy in the washing machine with washing powder, only to find it was cat biscuits.

Tries to put the kettle 'back' in the fridge because I thought it was the milk.

bananamonkey · 20/06/2020 15:47

Couldn’t understand for ages why I couldn’t open the office door with my car key fob instead of my swipe card, it was early in the morning.

A few weeks ago I found my sunglasses in the fridge. DC2 was a screaming newborn and DC1 was talking at me incessantly all day so I couldn’t concentrate on anything.

Mumto1andthetinybun · 20/06/2020 16:05

I started panicking that I vouldnt find my mobile searching the whole house for it, while I talked to my mother on my mobile... it took us about 20 minutes to realise.

FunTimes2020 · 20/06/2020 16:08

@MrsSnitchnose

Numerous times I've tried to get into the toilet at work by putting my bank pin in the key pad.

Lockdown madness includes apologising to the kettle when I banged it on the underside of the cupboard this morning, putting a tea bag and a spoon of coffee in the same brew and considering Dominic Raab to be a source of sexual attraction 🤦🏼‍♀️ I clearly need help!

Your lockdown madness is getting out of control!!

Glad I am not the only one to apologise to inanimate objects! I recall saying sorry to a poor dropped teabag earlier this year...

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Mummiepig · 20/06/2020 16:10

Quite often I put rubbish in the washing machine and dirty socks/pants in the bin 🙄

hedgehogger1 · 20/06/2020 16:13

I tried to unlock my house with the auto button on my car keys

chocolatesaltyballs22 · 20/06/2020 16:13

When I was going into the office, I tried to swipe the barrier of the car park with my Oyster card rather than my security pass. Did it several times and was baffled as to why it wasn't working.

StressyMcStressFace · 20/06/2020 16:14

I once dropped a glass which smashed on the floor. My immediate thought was to click back space to delete Confused

MrsIronfoundersson · 20/06/2020 16:22

@Mumto1andthetinybun

I started panicking that I vouldnt find my mobile searching the whole house for it, while I talked to my mother on my mobile... it took us about 20 minutes to realise.
I've done this while talking to my friend ... tutting and sighing because I couldn't find my mobile (which was glued to my ear at the time)
Prokupatuscrakedatus · 20/06/2020 16:23

Between our office door and the lift door is a small liftsized space.
I often get stuck there for minutes until I realize that I haven't entered the lift yet.

listsandbudgets · 20/06/2020 16:23

A couple of days ago I put a towel in the dishwasher instead of the washing machine..I only realised when the cycle was over by which time it was clean, hot and steamy

I need to get out more.. oh...

AntiHop · 20/06/2020 16:24

Put dinner in the oven. Forgot to switch it on. Didn't realise until the timer went off. I went back into the kitchen to turn it on and reset the timer. When the timer went off again, I realised I'd only switched on the temperature, not the actual oven. Third time I got it right!

bananamonkey · 20/06/2020 16:27

Also grilled a cake recently, turned out surprisingly well.

listsandbudgets · 20/06/2020 16:30

Oh and a couple of weeks ago I got a bot confused and made lunch twice.. called them all in for macaroni cheese and they said " but mum we had beans on toast already".

I'm actually a bit concerned about that because still have no recollection of making beams on toads.

MyGhastIsFlabbered · 20/06/2020 16:35

Not long after I moved into my current house I was panicking because my door key wouldn't work. I got as far as phoning a locksmith when I suddenly realised there was a hanging basket next to me...I don't have hanging baskets...I was trying to get into the house next door.

FunTimes2020 · 20/06/2020 16:39

@MyGhastIsFlabbered

Not long after I moved into my current house I was panicking because my door key wouldn't work. I got as far as phoning a locksmith when I suddenly realised there was a hanging basket next to me...I don't have hanging baskets...I was trying to get into the house next door.
😂😂😂
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