I always wondered why people make pencil eraser marks on their skin does that mean something or is it just from stupidity?
2007-03-19 14:36:08 · 7 answers · asked by M C 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
who does that?
2007-03-19 14:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Millie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a sort of division of worlds in our heads. An 'in here' inside our heads, and an 'out there', what we call the real world. We get a sense of mattering to the extent that we interact with the world outside ourselves. One way we do this is through simple and seemingly pointless things like whistling, tickling, scratching and so on.
Eraser marks on the skin is this sort of activity. By doing a thing we are also done by that thing. It's a pretty harmless way to become real.
2007-03-19 14:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by xaviar_onasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Far as I know it's a combination of boredom and stupidity. Same reason kids pick scabs....just to see what happens and how much it hurts.
2007-03-19 14:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by Aric 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps they are wondering if their being is eraser able. Perhaps they are considering the nature of imperfection and perfectibility. Perhaps they feel imperfect.
2007-03-19 15:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did it myself when i was about 9 or 10, it was stupid. i am 46 now
2007-03-19 14:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by marcusm15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there stupid , and other people do it, and they want to fit in
2007-03-19 15:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by the GREAT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its fun. haha
2007-03-19 14:44:35 · answer #7 · answered by miss nicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋