The Weirdness of Twins: A Personal Take

TLDRIn this video, the author discusses their personal experience with twins and the weirdness that can come with it. They share their thoughts on identical and fraternal twins, the expectations placed on twins, and the discomfort they feel when twins are too close. The author emphasizes the importance of allowing twins to have their own lives and identities.

Key insights

👯‍♀️Identical and fraternal twins have different biological origins, with identical twins coming from one egg and one sperm cell that split, while fraternal twins come from two separate eggs and sperm cells.

🔀Some people may assume that twins switch partners romantically or play tricks on others by pretending to be each other, but this is not always the case.

🤷‍♀️The author admits to feeling weirded out when twins are too close and share an excessively similar identity, stating that it is important to allow twins to have their own lives and identities.

🎭The author criticizes the expectation that twins should always be together and dress alike, emphasizing the need for twins to have their own experiences and individuality.

⛔️The author urges viewers not to send any negative messages or comments to the twins mentioned in the video, as this video is meant to be a personal expression of the author's feelings and opinions.

Q&A

What are the different types of twins?

There are two main types of twins: identical twins, who come from one fertilized egg that splits into two, and fraternal twins, who come from two separate fertilized eggs.

Do twins always switch partners or pretend to be each other?

No, not all twins switch partners romantically or play tricks on others by pretending to be each other. These actions vary between different twin relationships.

Why does the author feel uncomfortable when twins are too close?

The author believes that it is important for twins to have their own lives and identities, and when twins are excessively similar and maintain an identical identity, it can be unsettling for the author.

Should twins always be together and dress alike?

No, it is not necessary for twins to always be together or dress alike. Twins should be allowed to have their own experiences and individuality.

Can I send negative messages or comments to the twins mentioned in the video?

No, it is strongly discouraged to send any negative messages or comments to the twins mentioned in the video. This video is a personal expression of the author's feelings and opinions and should not lead to any negativity towards others.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The author introduces themselves as a twin and expresses their personal experience and discomfort when twins are too close.

02:50The author discusses a video that inspired them to make this video and watch some examples of twins being excessively close.

09:45The author highlights the twins' expectations and statements made about twins in general and expresses their own disagreement with those assumptions.

10:30The author expresses their discomfort with twins trying to talk and act alike, as well as the pressure to have identical lives.

11:00The author advises viewers not to send any negative messages or comments to the twins mentioned in the video, as this video is meant to be a personal expression of the author's feelings and opinions.