Amy Miller’s Tweet Highlights a Universal Truth About Teenage Boys

Chloe Whisperwillow

Updated Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a recent viral tweet, comedian Amy Miller brought attention to a seemingly universal truth that resonates with many: teenage boys have an innate urge to jump up and tap objects that are high, such as street signs, beams, and archways. This observation has sparked a wave of nostalgic and humorous reactions across social media platforms.

Amy Miller, known for her sharp wit and relatable content, tweeted, "There aren’t many universal truths but one is that teenage boys like to jump up and tap stuff that’s high. Street signs, beams, archways." This tweet, accompanied by her profile picture of a person with red hair against a blue-green background and a verified blue checkmark, has quickly gained traction.

Users from various backgrounds shared their personal experiences in the comments, validating Miller's claim. One user humorously noted, "Also, finding a good stick is universally cool." Another commented on the persistence of this behavior into adulthood, saying, "I used to do that every day in my parents' hallway. Jump up and tap the light fixture. Recently went to visit them. Saw it. Did it for old time’s sake. I’m 49."

The tweet also sparked a discussion about the role of video games in encouraging this behavior. One user pointed out, "Video games taught us that jumping high is an essential skill." Another highlighted the competitive aspect, reminiscing, "Gotta show off them hops. Pretty sure it started in elementary school (for me at least) cause everyone would try to grab the net on the basketball hoop, and then as we got older/taller, it became the rim."

Even those who might not typically be associated with this behavior chimed in. A user shared, "I’m a 32-year-old chick and still do this lmao," while another noted the challenges faced by teenage girls, "Teenage girls would like to also. But our stupid tight clothes and incompetent bra holders make it difficult."

Some comments took a more humorous turn, with one user sharing an amusing mishap, "This is true... and I stopped feeling the urge (what little I had since I'm 5'4") when my brother went to do it on his bedroom door, slammed his face into the top door frame and landed on his back like he'd been clotheslined by a TV wrestler."

Amy Miller's tweet not only highlights a common behavior among teenage boys but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of the simple joys of youth. This universal truth has clearly struck a chord, bringing people together in shared memories and laughter.

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ChanceVersusLuck

yep. for sure stops when we hit 20. Yes in deed it does.

terwashere

Also, finding a good stick is universally cool.

BenjyX55

Video games taught us that jumping high is an essential skill.

slappystinkers

Im a 32 year old chick and still do this lmao

aerodynamicB******

I was like 4’-9” until my senior year of high school, so I avoided that in order to not draw attention to my shortcomings.

misterCT

I used to do that every day in my parents hallway. Jump up at tap the light fixture.Recently went to visit them. Saw it. Did it for old time’s sake. I’m 49. :)

pickledpunk021

I was a teen in the late ‘70s. I swear I constantly did this.

GiveMeTimeAndACrayon

Saw my great uncle, in his 70s do this the other day. Set his walker down just to do so.

hisnameisshdynasty

That's how we learn how to tap...stuff

sometimesarobot

It's a declaration of height.

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