I have this strange urge to swim in still water, like the kind you see in ponds or lakes that are totally calm and just sit there. It looks so peaceful, but deep down I know it’s probably full of amoebas or other nasty things. Every time I’m near water like that, I can’t help but feel drawn to it. I’ll stand there for a while, just staring at it, wondering if it’s safe, even though I know it’s not.
I’ve heard all the warnings about amoebas and bacteria in stagnant water, but it doesn’t stop me from feeling this weird pull to dive in. I know it’s dangerous, but the thought of swimming in that stillness is kind of irresistible. It’s like my brain just doesn’t care about the risk.
I don’t know, it feels like a bizarre mix of fascination and stupidity, but I can’t shake it. Does anyone else get this feeling, or is it just me being a little too obsessed with dangerous water?
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Is it unsafe to swim in still water? I do it all the time and never had any issues so go for it, I’m guessing you will be fine.
Not necessary to entertain every thought that pops in our head. I always thought it would be fun to do stand-up comedy but I’m an introvert and don’t like people that much so I will let that thought go.
Go for it. You might gain a superpower, get really sick, die, or be completely fine. I’d say the odds are in your favor.
People do swim in lakes. I don’t know about ponds though.