Mine would be creating pen and paper ciphers for my made up secret communication needs.

  • shinysquirrel@lemmy.ml
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    11 months ago

    For me it’s coffee. Most people see it as a daily need. When I say my hobby is coffee they always say things like “that’s not a hobby”.

    • PunnyName@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      You’re being too broad. Gotta specify what you’re doing with coffee at that point, and a slight expansion.

      Basically, when bringing it up make it sound more interesting and mysterious, with the potential of a follow-up story.

      For instance, people often ask me what brought me to Los Angeles. I tell them, “it’s lady Gaga’s fault”. Hooks 'em every time.

        • PunnyName@lemmy.world
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          11 months ago

          This will have to be quick and ugly, because I’m on a phone:

          1. Learn about Lady Gaga on 4chan.
          2. Become obsessed fan.
          3. Help someone w/ lyrics, via voice recording.
          4. Many people tell me I should be in radio.
          5. Lose job in Texas.
          6. Move to LA to be in radio.