[INFJ] Kooky INFJs

[typologywhore]

Kooky, zany, meh. -examining fingernails in a dismissive manner- ...I think, in fact, the correct term would be awesome.

/egotism XD

Buuuuuut marginally more seriously. This thread makes a good point. I have a suspicion said "kookiness" may be a province of sp-last 4w3's; a [confirmed] INFP 4w3 so/sx of my acquaintance has a veryvery similar feel. Though perhaps the kookiness seems more atypical in INFJs as INFPs are a bit more kinda...sparky/random anyway?

And I relate to Starry's observation that INFJs of this variety can very much turn the kookiness on/off. Yup, certainly feels that way here. Which is simultaneously cool and...kinda trippy...-eyes self in a suspicious manner..-...o.o...

ALSO, another random thought! Could it be related to having 7 in the tritype??


-..reading over post- ...Meh, I sound retarded today. My excuse is that I'm ill. <.<

...and...

So/Sx ???? ---->SOcks???

...that, Reverie my dear, just made my day. XDD

 

[EJCC]

So/Sx ???? ---->SOcks???

I think the question has been answered. This post pretty much resolved the thread.

 

[Kyrielle]

I dunno. I seem to be very on/off about being silly/witty/funny v.s. being withdrawn. Kinda like sunlight shining bright patches through the clouds.

Most of the time, I would say I'm withdrawn. Which does not mean shy, nor does it necessarily mean serious. Just off in my head pondering things or simply not in the mood to socialize much.

 

[EJCC]

I dunno. I seem to be very on/off about being silly/witty/funny v.s. being withdrawn. Kinda like sunlight shining bright patches through the clouds.

Most of the time, I would say I'm withdrawn. Which does not mean shy, nor does it necessarily mean serious. Just off in my head pondering things or simply not in the mood to socialize much.

This meshes well with my personal experiences with INFJs. I might argue, though, that INFJs are good at being kooky and withdrawn at the same time -- by your definition of withdrawn, anyway. Not necessarily kooky in the ENFP vein, but, for example, doing what my mom did today, and wearing LOADS of ridiculous Mardi Gras attire to work, but being completely deadpan and nonchalant about it.

 

[kyli_ryan]

Oh I have. The few INFJs I have known can kinda turn it on and off (which I admire because I have a very difficult time with the 'off' button).

I think this is definitely how I am. I have a switch and sometimes feel like I'm a little... quick in my ability to change from being playful to being serious. There are some issues with this too though.... I feel like people don't necessarily always understand the double life of the INFJ. I'm able to be fun and sociable sometimes, but I also have a serious/intellectual side that I need to have taken seriously whenever it rears its head.

 

[Quay]

wearing LOADS of ridiculous Mardi Gras attire to work, but being completely deadpan and nonchalant about it.

This sounds vaguely familiar. *examines mirror*

 

[EJCC]

This sounds vaguely familiar. *examines mirror*

Laissez les bon temps rouler.

 

[Reverie]

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= INFJ

 

[Reverie]

Kooky, zany, meh. -examining fingernails in a dismissive manner- ...I think, in fact, the correct term would be awesome.

/egotism XD

Buuuuuut marginally more seriously. This thread makes a good point. I have a suspicion said "kookiness" may be a province of sp-last 4w3's; a [confirmed] INFP 4w3 so/sx of my acquaintance has a veryvery similar feel. Though perhaps the kookiness seems more atypical in INFJs as INFPs are a bit more kinda...sparky/random anyway?

And I relate to Starry's observation that INFJs of this variety can very much turn the kookiness on/off. Yup, certainly feels that way here. Which is simultaneously cool and...kinda trippy...-eyes self in a suspicious manner..-...o.o...

ALSO, another random thought! Could it be related to having 7 in the tritype??


-..reading over post- ...Meh, I sound retarded today. My excuse is that I'm ill. <.<

...and...



...that, Reverie my dear, just made my day. XDD

Thanks ;D
7 in tritype <---??? ...I'm so googling that as we speak...
I am an INFP in socionics, which is a different beast altogether, but maybe has a contributing factor. Hmmm....

EDIT: after sufficient googling and an enneagram card test my 7ness was confirmed.
...
...
So I guess I'll start an "MBTI INFJ 4W3 tritype 7" group. ...Just because I have such a snazzy name for it. ;D

 

[EJCC]

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= INFJ

YES.

 

[redacted]

I guess I'm kooky, but only if I'm realllllly comfortable. Which is kinda rare.

 

[xenaprincess]

yes.
My coworker INFJ friend is kooky. He will swing from saying out loud 'I love you!' and practically clicking his heels to 'now I'm working for so-and-so and doing all HIS work'.

well, that's what qualifies as kooky in my book anyhow.
I think there is a degree of kook-dom in everyone though. I have my quirky kooky parts but am more subtle.

 

[Lexicon]

I'm a ridiculous human being, but under certain circumstances, I attempt to keep that under wraps.
*tries to act all mysterious*

 

[Winds of Thor]

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= INFJ

HAHAHAHA! You're funny!

 

[Froody Blue Gem]

xD I would say I am very shy, quiet, highly introverted and reserved IRL. People who don't know me well IRL may perceive me as serious but my true self is anything but serious and kooky quirky awkwardness is what makes up a lot of what I am. I know it's a weird package and may sound counterintuitive that these qualities would exist within one human... but I assure you they do.

When people assume I don't have a sense of humor or don't get humor upon meeting me, it's a shame because that is not accurate to who I am at all. I do probably give off false signals of that. And people know my humor is a big part of me who know me well. It's not everyone's cup of tea but it's... a thing. Though the being quirky and not normal does come off the bat, it's that people don't think I have it in me to be intentionally funny.

 

[Hellena Handbasket]

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Accurate.

I think my kooky side really comes out when I'm comfortable around people.

 

[Sundae]

The only forever alone crazy cat ladies I know are INFJs, so. XD

 

[tommyc]

Dunno if im kooky. Kooky to me is a slightly self-conscious display - like pink hair and a goofy laugh, or something. Im pretty conventional by first impression. I guess when you get to know me my interests are a bit different from the norm..

 

[neko 4]

I'm usually kind of serious, but I can get really silly when around the right people. My sister's nickname for me is "Goon."

 

[cacaia]

I've noticed a lot of INFJs describe themselves as shy and serious.
I'm serious too when I'm by myself reading Sartre, but serious about some ideas not as a person.
Granted I'm an introvert, but I'm not particularly shy.
I'd say I'm mostly just playful and kooky.
Am I the lone kook in INFJ land?

Hi! Possible INFJ here, and very kooky. You are not alone!