8 Fun Things To Do While Stopped At A Intersection

While waiting at an intersection for a light change, it can be easy to become bored and restless. Staying entertained during this time can help pass the time and make the experience more enjoyable. It can also help to reduce stress and frustration, which can be particularly important if you are in a hurry or feeling anxious about your journey.

Furthermore, staying entertained can help to keep your mind active and alert, which is important for road safety. If you are engaged in an activity, such as listening to music or a podcast, or playing a game, your brain is less likely to become distracted by other thoughts or stimuli. This can help you to stay focused on the road and react quickly if necessary.

Overall, staying entertained while stopped at an intersection can help to make the experience more enjoyable, reduce stress and frustration, and improve your overall road safety.

Fun Thing 1

While stopped at the intersection, look around, and if anyone makes eye contact with you, start a rock, paper, scissors battle with them. One way to do this is to do a round of rock, paper, scissors with your hands and then point at them, and act like you will start another game.

In case you have forgotten, here are the rules and how to play rock, paper, scissors.

Rock Paper Scissors is a simple hand game that is played between two people. The goal of the game is to select a hand gesture that defeats your opponent’s gesture. Here are the basic steps to play Rock Paper Scissors:

1. Each player uses one hand to make one of three shapes: a closed fist for rock, an open hand with all fingers extended for paper, or a fist with the index and middle fingers extended for scissors.
2. At the same time, both players reveal their hand gestures to each other.
3. The winner is determined by the rules of the game: rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock.
4. If both players make the same gesture, the game is tied and must be played again.

Here is a quick guide to the rules:

• Rock beats Scissors (Rock smashes Scissors)
• Scissors beats Paper (Scissors cut Paper)
• Paper beats Rock (Paper covers Rock)

Rock Paper Scissors is often used to make quick decisions or to settle disputes. It is a fun and easy game that can be played virtually anywhere, without any special equipment or preparation.

Fun Thing 2

While in the car look at the person in the car next to you. If they look at you quickly turn your head away from them. Then look back at them and if they are still looking at you quickly turn your head away again. Keep doing this as long as the person keeps looking at you.

Fun Thing 3

Carry on a conversation with yourself. Make sure the conversation is very animated. Change your facial expressions and hand gestures when the second person is talking. For example, have one person be angry and the other person be sad, and switch between the two individuals as they have a discussion.

Here is one example of a conversation you could have.

Person A: “I just can’t believe it. My boss just fired me out of the blue. I don’t know how I’m going to pay my bills now.”

Person B: “Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that. That must be really tough for you.”

Person A: “It’s just not fair. I’ve been working so hard for this company for years, and now I’m left with nothing.”

Person B: “I can only imagine how frustrating and disappointing that must be for you.”

Person A: “I just feel so angry and upset. I don’t know what to do.”

Person B: “It’s understandable to feel that way. Losing a job can be a really difficult experience. But I’m here for you, and we’ll figure this out together.”

Person A: “Thanks, I really appreciate your support.”

Person B: “Of course, I’m always here to listen and help in any way I can.”

Person A: “And how are you doing? I noticed you seem sad today.”

Person B: “Yeah, I’ve just been going through a tough time lately. I lost my dog last week.”

Person A: “Oh no, I’m so sorry. Losing a pet can be really heartbreaking.”

Person B: “It’s been really tough. He was my best friend and constant companion for so many years.”

Person A: “I can only imagine how much you must miss him.”

Person B: “It’s hard, but I’m trying to focus on the happy memories we shared together.”

Person A: “That’s a great way to remember him. And if you ever need someone to talk to, I’m always here for you too.”

Fun Thing 4

This one is a little juvenile, but of course, they all are. Quickly roll down your window if the person is looking at you, and do it so they think you have something to tell them. Then when their window is rolled down just say to them, “Oh, did someone fart in your car as well?”

Fun Thing 5

Lip-sync like there is no tomorrow. Whatever song you listen to, lip sync and do air drums or air guitar.

Lip syncing and air guitar are two forms of performance art that involve mimicking the actions of a singer or guitar player, respectively. Here are some basic tips on how to do each:

Lip Syncing:

1. Choose a song that you know well and that you enjoy.
2. Listen to the song a few times to become familiar with the lyrics and timing.
3. When lip-syncing, try to mimic the movements of the singer’s lips and facial expressions as closely as possible.
4. You can also add your own personal style and flair to the performance by incorporating hand movements, dance moves, or other gestures.
5. Practice your lip-syncing in front of a mirror or record yourself to see how you look and make any necessary adjustments.

Air Guitar:

1. Hold an imaginary guitar as if it were real, with one hand on the neck and the other on the body of the guitar.
2. Move your fingers up and down the neck of the guitar as if you were playing chords or notes.
3. Pretend to strum the strings with your other hand, using a circular motion to mimic the sound of strumming.
4. You can also add your own personal style and flair to the performance by incorporating jumps, spins, or other moves.
5. Practice your air guitar performance in front of a mirror or record yourself to see how you look and make any necessary adjustments.

Air Drums:

1. Imagine yourself sitting behind a drum set.
2. Start by mimicking the basic beat of a drum kit by nodding your head to keep time.
3. Imagine holding drumsticks in your hands and using your arms to mimic the movements of a drummer playing on the drum kit.
4. Air drum to the rhythm of the music, focusing on different parts of the drum kit, such as the bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, cymbals, and toms.
5. Use different techniques to mimic the sound of a drummer, such as air hitting, ghost notes, fills, and rolls.
6. Incorporate your own personal style and flair into the performance by adding your own unique drumming style or dance moves.

Remember, both lip-syncing, air guitar, and air drums are forms of performance art, so the most important thing is to have fun and let loose! Don’t be afraid to get creative and add your own personal touch to the performance.

Fun Thing 6

Dance like there is no tomorrow. Try out all of you new dance moves while sitting at the intersection. Modify the moves so that they work while sitting. If you are doing a good job, the vehicle should rock some. It is even more enjoyable if everyone in the car dances as well. (Some of these are hard to do while sitting in a car, so be creative and modify them so they will work.)

1. The Worm – This move involves lying on the ground and undulating your body in a wave-like motion, as if you’re doing the worm.
2. The Robot – This move involves stiff, jerky movements that mimic a robot’s movements.
3. The T-Rex – This move involves standing with your arms in front of you like short T-Rex arms and moving your body to the rhythm of the music.
4. The Mashed Potato – This move involves stepping side to side while twisting and contorting your upper body.
5. The Shopping Cart – This move involves pretending to push a shopping cart while moving side to side and shaking your hips.
6. The Carlton – This move involves swinging your arms and hips to the side while doing a quick kick with your foot, made famous by the character Carlton on the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
7. The Cabbage Patch – This move involves jumping and turning while swinging your arms in a circular motion, as if you’re picking cabbage.
8. The Running Man – This move involves hopping back and forth while moving your legs as if you’re running in place.

Remember, the key to unusual dance moves is to have fun and let loose! Don’t be afraid to get creative and add your own personal touch to the dance.

Fun Thing 7

Go Harry Potter on the person next to you. Have a stick in your car, a small stick that looks like the wands used in the Harry Potter movies. Then practice casting spells at no one or at the cars around you.

Here are some wand movements for popular Harry Potter spells:

1. Wingardium Leviosa – This spell is used to levitate objects. The wand movement is a swish and flick upward with the wand.
2. Expelliarmus – This spell is used to disarm an opponent. The wand movement is a quick, slashing motion across the body with the wand.
3. Lumos – This spell is used to create light. The wand movement is a flick upward with the wand while saying the incantation “Lumos”.
4. Nox – This spell is used to extinguish light. The wand movement is a flick downward with the wand while saying the incantation “Nox”.
5. Expecto Patronum – This spell is used to create a Patronus, a magical creature that can protect against dark creatures. The wand movement is a quick swish and upward flick with the wand.
6. Alohomora – This spell is used to unlock doors or objects. The wand movement is a circular motion with the wand, as if you were turning a key.
7. Sectumsempra – This spell is used to inflict serious harm on an opponent. The wand movement is a slashing motion across the body with the wand.

Remember, wand movements are just one aspect of performing Harry Potter spells. It’s also important to say the correct incantation with the right pronunciation and inflection and to focus your intention and concentration on the desired outcome.

Fun Thing 8

Conduct music. Using your hands or using a conductor’s wand (baton), act as if you are conducting the music you are listening to. Here are the basic steps for conducting music:

1. Hold the baton – Hold the baton in your right hand, with the tip pointed upwards and the hand relaxed. Your left hand can be used for signaling dynamics, cues, or other expressions.
2. Establish the tempo – Start by setting the tempo of the piece, usually with a downbeat gesture. The tempo should be clear and consistent throughout the piece.
3. Cue entrances – Use clear and precise gestures to cue entrances and coordinate the various sections of the ensemble. Make sure to use both hands to indicate different sections or instruments.
4. Shape the phrasing – Use your baton to shape the phrasing and dynamics of the music. Use your arm and hand movements to indicate changes in volume, tempo, and expression.
5. Communicate with the musicians – Use facial expressions, eye contact, and body language to communicate with the musicians and convey your musical vision.
6. End the piece – Use a clear and decisive gesture to end the piece, such as a strong downbeat or a circular motion with the baton.

Remember, conducting is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. It’s important to study the score, listen to recordings, and work closely with the ensemble to achieve the desired musical result. What better place or time to practice when when you are sitting waiting for a light?

Other Fun Things

You could also just stick your tongue out at the person in the car next to you. Another fun thing to do is act like you know the person in the car next to you and gesture to them to give you a phone call.

Leave some fun ideas in the comments section below. What fun things have you done or seen at an intersection while waiting for a light?