There are a lot of things in life we all kind of act like we understand, mostly to avoid follow-up questions. We asked Lubbock residents what they pretend to understand but really, truly do not, and the honesty was refreshing. I’m feeling much better about several things thanks to you guys.

Let’s get into it.

A surprising number of people admitted they are basically winging it when it comes to life itself and being an adult. I’m not talking careers. I’m talking basic existence. Multiple listeners confidently answered “life”, a few in all caps, which feels spot on to me. Others confessed to nodding politely through conversations about taxes, 401(k)s, electricity, and the cloud, none of which have ever been explained to me in a way I could actually understand. We must have all gone to the same schools…

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Relationships were a huge answer. Several people admitted they only pretend to understand men, women, people in general, and sometimes even their own spouses. Others said they totally check out when their partner starts talking about trucks, muscle groups they worked out at the gym, tabletop gaming, or their jobs. It seems like smiling and saying “wow” are good indicators that the listening party is not listening.

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Language also betrayed us. From Spanish and Japanese to English itself (write/right, knot/not, WHY), many Lubbockites admitted to relying heavily on context clues and vibes when it comes down to it. Music lyrics were another big answer. We are all screaming incorrect lyrics together, so that’s fun.

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Honorable mentions include: Minecraft, anime explanations from children, plate tectonics, AI, new math, cars, printers, crypto, astrology, and why people around Lubbock seem to refuse to use their turn signal.

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In conclusion, none of us really know what’s going on, but we’re all pretending together, and that’s pretty Lubbock if you ask me.

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