These 12 Real-Life Stories Prove The World Is A Very, Very Strange Place
In a recent AskReddit thread, user Carcsad posed the following question: "What was the weirdest thing you encountered in a foreign country that was totally normal for the locals?" The responses ranged from mildly amusing to totally bizarre, and here are the best.
1. Cow urine is considered holy to some Indians
Another thing that seems weird to non-Indians (and apparently a lot of Indians as well), but makes perfect sense to those who are a part of the culture.
2. I've seen this in action, and it's really cute
What would you think if westerners adopted this custom?
3. The cultural sense of humor might be a little different, but they're certainly polite AF
I mean, this really seems like a thing that should be a part of all cultures. It's a courtesy to the filmmakers, and the less-celebrated members of the crew. Sometimes all the recognition these people get is their name buried in the credits, and Japanese folks seem to understand that. So kudos to Japan for this.
4. "Walk 630 paces, then take a right where the old brick house used to be"
I have to assume that everyone has a PO box for mail delivery, but what a struggle it must be for tourists to get places. I don't understand the "help with defences" argument.
5. This is my dream
I know it's not much of a dream, but can you imagine how nice it would be not to get shoved around every time you try to board public transit?
6. As a born-and-raised American, this didn't occur to me as being weird until I was in high school
And yes, it is very weird.
7. One of these is morally wrong and the other is just confusing
Um, what if I accidentally buy the wrong kind of mushroom when I was looking for shiitake? I guess I'd be in for one hell of an Indonesian trip.
8. I mean, I guess it makes sense
9. This wound sound like something out of a sci-fi movie if you ever heard it
10. Note to self: do not ride a bus in the Philippines
I hear the country is beautiful and the people are wonderful, though.
11. Doesn't it get hot up there on the poor pup's paws?
12. This is pretty repulsive
Again, the continent of Africa is amazing - I've been there - but the culture in some places is not without its creepiness.