Is it normal that i talk to my pencil sharpener

I know this is incredibly weird but it's true. I have had this pencil sharpener in my room for a very long time, and I sometimes just sit and talk to it. I don't expect it to talk back, I know that would be legitimately crazy, but it's nice to have something to talk to. I named him Alfred, and he is my favorite possession. I don't really have any other friends so it's nice to make my own. I recently turned 22 and my mother and I think I may be getting to old for Alfred. Is this relationship normal?

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26% Normal
Based on 137 votes (36 yes)
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Comments ( 22 )
  • Faceless

    Thats awesome. Haha. If this is true then your fuckin Tom Cruise crazy.

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  • WhoKnowsMyName

    In honesty, yes, it could be normal, knowing you have something there that you can talk/vent/rant to, so long as you don't... Do more than talking...

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  • namin'e

    It depends on why you're talking to an inanimate object. If it's simply out of boredom or being lonely than probably not. But the way you describe it, I'm not sure. lol

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  • Legion

    my aunts tv and walls talk to her. (and the tv is unplugged)

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  • Yes, normal.

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  • theinvestagator

    i talk to myself but a pencil sharpener well i talk to pencils (yes ur a pionty pencil ima write with u o yes i am ur a good pencil i go to write pencil breaks NOOOOOOOOOO he died so young i guess alfred will fix u up)

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  • captblood44

    i can't believe no one asked. does alfred talk to you?

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  • Ocean239

    The good thing about talking to your possessions: they can't get mad at you or talk back. You can say whatever the hell you want and your friend won't get mad.
    Bad things: if you really need some comfort, talking to an object isn't the answer. Unless its a stuffed animal or something, cuz then you can make a voice come out of it. Is there a face on alfred? If so, get the app Yakit Kids for iPad/iPhone and take a picture of Alfred. Then you can make him say what ever you want according to the situation.

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  • Mersaphe

    Maybe you should try talking to something (or someone) that actually talks back or, better yet, that actually listens to you.

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    • Ocean239

      She should get a pet. If you have a pet, they can listen to you.

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  • Coyetti

    I don't think it'd socially be considered "normal", but I certainly don't see a problem with it and I name my inanimate possessions all the time.
    If you enjoy talking to Alfred, continue.

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  • weinereater

    Do you ever take it outside for a walk? What kind is it, I like to picture you in my head talking to a pencil sharpener but im not sure if its one of them cheap walmart ones, wall mounted, or is it one of them fancy electric ones? O yea, probably dont want to tell anybody irl that you talk to your pencil sharpner.

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  • iindia

    You're nuttier than squirrel shit. Actually this is pretty cool haha

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  • Avant-Garde

    Yes, this sounds really cute.

    But some people you meet may not think so...

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  • Bleach2476

    It's good of Alfred to keep you company. Ah friendship.....

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  • StarryEyed

    Aww that's so cute, but you've grown to the age where maybe you should start trying to find some real friends. Try a new hobby or skill class that you're interested in and hopefully that will be a good place to start your social endeavours. Good luck =)

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  • polkadot101

    Some people have stuff for a long time and it soothes them and that's totally normal

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  • bubble78903

    Hey that is totally normal I talk to a rock named pebble

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  • theinsecurekiwi

    I'd try to make some other freidns too but otherwise,normal :)

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  • funny :))))

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  • skyrim

    Your walking the line with this one

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  • Spin

    It's not normal in the sense that other people talk to pencil sharpeners, but I think that it does not mean you're some weirdo or a freak. (Although personally I feel there is nothing wrong with being a "weirdo"!)

    You probably just need something to talk to and decided on your pencil sharpener, of all things. Some people talk to dolls/stuffies, you just happened to pick something different. Don't worry about it.

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