(upbeat music) - [Narrator] The introvert awakens when the rest of her family is sleeping. She has coffee, and more
importantly, silence. But in order to provide for her family, she needs to leave her safe
haven and go into the wild. The introvert is spotted at Target. Her AirPods provide an important defense against dangerous encounters
with other talkative mothers. - Oh hey sorry, I'm on a call. - [Narrator] She is not on a call. She spots a new acquaintance.
She likes her okay. But they've sa
id "let's get
dinner soon" four times, and they've always canceled because they probably don't
like each other enough to spend three hours across
the table from each other. To avoid being detected, introverts in the wild have
developed powerful hamstrings, which allow them to move backward at over 11 miles an
hour into tight spaces. The new acquaintance passes by. The introvert was undetected. That was close. Midday sustenance. The introvert must eat. She spots a nearby Panera Bread. The Panera
bread is ideal because the introvert can order her meal on a phone and then pick it
up in a little cubby hole, then take it to a window
and eat in silence. The introvert gets her salad, but sees that there is an
apple instead of the baguette. The baguette is her favorite part. She normally takes the
chicken out of the salad and puts it in there like
a little mini sandwich. But to get the baguette, she would need to wait
in line at the counter and then speak to a person. She must choose the
silen
ce or the baguette. The baguette will have
to wait another day. Introverts are often at their
happiest in an empty gym. The various devices provide a variety of interactions with non-human entities. There's even a mounted bicycle that speaks to her and motivates her without the introvert
ever needing to respond. - Yeah, beefer ready
to start this meeting, I'm just gonna do it on my earbuds. - [Narrator] The introvert is less happy when other species enter her environment, such as the male Ventur
e Capitalist. - Startup costs, definitely want to kind of
accelerate our engagement. - [Narrator] The introvert must adapt by continuing her conditioning outside. - We're gonna 10X this
in like three months. It's gonna be epic. - [Narrator] A brisk run through nature soothes the introvert's nerves. Her home is just over the
hill, and she's nearly there, full of joy and completely
unaware that she is being hunted. (dramatic music) Hidden in the bush lies her predator, the head of the Homeowner's
Association. HOA Presidents have evolved and survived with a high-knee
high-elbow sprinting style that results in the devastating
closing speed of a jaguar, the stealth of a panther, and the doggedness of, well, a dog. - Hey, I'm sorry. I'm on a call. - I've tried you at home several times. You haven't returned
any of my phone calls. - I've been very busy. - We need to get these sidewalks in-- - [Narrator] The predator
has ensnared her prey. The conversation lasts 20 minutes. - Our community is
going to perish. It's all going to hell in a handbasket. - [Narrator] Now the introvert has reached complete exhaustion. Her energy is drained
and she must recharge. Waiting in the window is her mate who just told her he got tickets
to a local sporting event. This is where the introvert displays her strongest evolutionary advantage, the ability to get exactly what she wants while making her mate think
that she's doing him a favor. - Honey, you were saying
Chris was a big hockey fan? - Yeah, a hu
ge fan. - Would you rather take him? - No, babe, I want you to go to the game. - It's fine. I've already texted him
and he is so excited. - Really? - You owe me Mister. - I sure do. Love you. - [Narrator] The introvert
now has four hours of complete silence, along with full autonomy of the remote control and thermostat. She is back in her natural habitat and no longer in the wild. - Make sure Beefer knows
we're doing shots later on, but you're not gonna believe
the return of investment, especial
ly if the cash flow makes its way to the lockbox. - [Crew] Yep. That's it.
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Comments
As an introvert, I can't tell if I'm being validated or called out. I'm good with either.
Being exhausted by being out in public is so on point.
I can only imagine the people at Target just going "oh, it's Penn..with a camera..again" 😂😂😂
As an introvert, I can relate. I'm up at 4am for 5 hours of silence and alone time, before the wife and dogs intrude, and I must...speak. I grocery shop at 6 am to avoid "crowds". Recently, I read a comment in a YT video about introverts: when I speak to somebody for an hour, I need to be alone for the next 24. My wife finds this strange, given that I can do public speaking to hundreds of people and think nothing of it. People often think that shyness and being an introvert are the same. Nope.
As an introvert I don't even sit in the restaurant I eat in the car and I so relate to Kim 😂
As an introvert one of the most romantic things my husband can do for me is when he notices I’m missing something or my meal is wrong and he just quietly goes to get it for me. 🥺❤️
From one introvert who happens to be a wildlife biologist this was freaking fabulous. Thank you!
Every now and then, as I’m ducking between racks to avoid someone that I just don’t have the energy to talk to, I find myself wondering “How many people duck me ? How can I let them know that an up-nod and a ‘Hey’ is perfectly fine with me?” Introverts can be highly pleased to see someone and not really want to chat. A big smile and heartfelt “Hey, girl!” are really all we need most of the time.
Slo-mo on the HOA president chasing her prey had me laughing so hard with the description of high knee high elbow and showing the closing gap between them!!! 😂😂
So relatable! Introverts need that time to recharge. We aren’t always shy exactly but socializing drains energy! Love my quiet time
Brought so much joy as usual. But I love the style of this video, Penn narrates it like an episode in Discovery Animal Planet on Kim, the introvert human species 😂
I'll admit that there have been times when I've seen people I know in public and have diverted course to avoid having to interact. It's not even people who I don't like. It's just that I was not expecting to have to talk while I was out is all.... :p
Lolol this is so relateable😂 my husband and I were just last night laughing at footage we got on our porch camera of me sitting on the porch reading and then bolting the minute I thought I hear the neighbor’s car (nothing against them, but I was in relaxing mode and didn’t want to talk😅)…I was inside in 3.4seconds 😆😆
As a fellow introvert, I can relate to and applaud Kim's tactics.
After my divorce i live alone and the kids are away at college. No arguing no drama no putting up w people’s nonsense. Its utter bliss lol
Haha, this is a very apt video, Kim. Having to make small talk with random strangers is nothing short of terrifying to me! 😱
Yes. I love my extrovert husband, but I also love when he is out of the house for hours😂
Penn, that was a great impression of David Attenborough. You described me, an introvert, perfectly!😂
I love Penn’s voice over work!!😂
This is totally real ! Good to know I’m not the only one who feels this. Great commentary Penn !