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Explain xkcd: It's 'cause you're dumb.
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The reason why Cueball simply denies walking funny (sic) instead of offering the correct explanation, apart from simplicity, may also be because he is embarrassed by the awareness of his own disorder.--[[Special:Contributions/158.169.131.14|158.169.131.14]] 10:03, 5 September 2012 (UTC)
 
The reason why Cueball simply denies walking funny (sic) instead of offering the correct explanation, apart from simplicity, may also be because he is embarrassed by the awareness of his own disorder.--[[Special:Contributions/158.169.131.14|158.169.131.14]] 10:03, 5 September 2012 (UTC)
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Personally, I have this walking obsession too. Curiously, my friends can understand my algorithm after observing me in my natural habitat for 2 minutes.

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I wond what HE thinks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Jyu6eioZ4

Obsession

The explanation fails to mention the link with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Stepping on, or avoiding particular floor tiles can be an example of OCD-induced behaviour. Moreover OCD is positively correlated with high IQ and therefore within the "nerd" scope of XKCD.

The reason why Cueball simply denies walking funny (sic) instead of offering the correct explanation, apart from simplicity, may also be because he is embarrassed by the awareness of his own disorder.--158.169.131.14 10:03, 5 September 2012 (UTC)

Personally, I have this walking obsession too. Curiously, my friends can understand my algorithm after observing me in my natural habitat for 2 minutes.