Windows.

[Tsuyu]

Windows: ever noticed how totally strange they are? Our entire social attitude towards their use depends on which side you're looking through? Standing on the inside and looking at someone outside is socially accepted. If you're standing on the outside and looking in at someone, that is not socially accepted. You're using the window for it's intended purpose, but from two different sides.

Funny, isn't it?

 

[DoomsDayUnicorn]

I love this thread in every way.

 

[Aions]

The Chinese didn't even bother with glass for the longest time

Western civilization for the win LOL

 

[Tsuyu]

How can I cut down on something I don't use? This was just a random thought I had when I was watching Midsummer Murders and a hobo (are they called hobos in England?) was looking at a fancy concert by pressing his face against the window from the outside.

 

[Hermit]

Windows are ugly and stupid and I hate them and their mothers windows should all go jump off a cliff
I hate you windows

 

[Dark Drakan]

How can I cut down on something I don't use? This was just a random thought I had when I was watching Midsummer Murders and a hobo (are they called hobos in England?) was looking at a fancy concert by pressing his face against the window from the outside.

Yeah there are quite a few terms people use but Hobo is probably the term most people would associate with them.

 

[Wonderfoole WINO]

It is only unacceptable if you get caught.

 

[Walker]

If you use binoculars, you're less likely to get caught. Some people prefer telescopes (you can pretend you were stargazing) but they won't believe that if it's during the day. But binoculars, you can always claim you're birdwatching.

(Not that I have any personal experience, of course.)

 

[TRA Rotid]

Yes, the common city pigeon is a most interesting species indeed.

 

[Walker]

Fortunately, I live in the suburbs. And at the beach, you're watching the Common Sand Tit! (I don't think that's actually a bird, but it should be.)

 

[Tsuyu]

That reminds me of another funny thing.

Google "Great Tit" and look at the images.

and then

Google "Great Tits" and look at the images.

You'd expect to see two or more of the same bird that your first search resulted in, but....

 

[TRA Rotid]

I'm getting around half-half with the second result.

Google is smart like that, it takes account your previous search history. As expected form Tsuyu.
But then I think I've been doing a little too much birdwatching...