Adult Colouring Books

Sid James · October 1, 2015

What the hell is going on? The shops seem awash with this latest "craze" . Shelves of stuff

I don't get it, are hordes of middle aged women seeking to regress to their youth. I assume its women who are buying these, if you're male and partake in this then you need to have a word with yourself

The missus bought a few, when I caught her in the act and enquired as to what she was doing, she said it was relaxing and calming. Perhaps laughing out loud was not the best response but throwing the book at my head does not demonstrate Zen like calm to me.

ItsOKImAPilot · October 1, 2015

I can see that. I am a huge fan of drawing when I have time. It sort of distracts you from other thoughts at the moment. I might try one of the coloring books. That tiger looks badass.

Sid James · October 1, 2015

ItsOKImAPilot said:
I can see that. I am a huge fan of drawing when I have time. It sort of distracts you from other thoughts at the moment. I might try one of the coloring books. That tiger looks badass.

Now I get , drawing, painting even sculpting but not colouring in

Woolly Blue · October 1, 2015

Can't lie, I opened this thread expecting something else.

heatmeiser · October 1, 2015

I suppose it's reading for the Facebook generation - and those that just get suckered in by silly trends of course.

LouReedwalkonthewildside · October 1, 2015

Woolly Blue said:
Can't lie, I opened this thread expecting something else.

Me to, I thought I would get on the thread quick before it got locked, disappointed now.

LinekersLegs · October 1, 2015

My father in law had a stroke several months ago and since then hasn't been able to do some of things he used to love like Sudoku or crosswords. These books have been great for him as they are relaxing, creative and help his motor control skills.

My sister in law does them a lot as well because she finds them calming.

Not my thing but then a lot of people don't find football enjoyable - certainly can't claim Everton reduce my stress levels in any way shape or form

Tubey · October 1, 2015

My other half bought the Enchanted Forest one the other week actually. I can see the attraction; they're really well made.

malfosse · October 1, 2015

Who doesn't like colouring in? Miserable sods, that's who, prefer drawing myself though.

Seamus Colemole · October 1, 2015

Sid's just angry cause he tried one but kept going outside the lines.

Whistlin' Dixie · October 1, 2015

Seamus Colemole said:
Sid's just angry cause he tried one but kept going outside the lines.

And couldn't stop sticking his tongue out when colouring the pictures in.

Sid James · October 1, 2015

LinekersLegs said:
My father in law had a stroke several months ago and since then hasn't been able to do some of things he used to love like Sudoku or crosswords. These books have been great for him as they are relaxing, creative and help his motor control skills.

My sister in law does them a lot as well because she finds them calming.

Not my thing but then a lot of people don't find football enjoyable - certainly can't claim Everton reduce my stress levels in any way shape or form

Tubey said:
My other half bought the Enchanted Forest one the other week actually. I can see the attraction; they're really well made.

malfosse said:
Who doesn't like colouring in? Miserable sods, that's who, prefer drawing myself though.

Actually for improving your motor skills this makes sense, but as for calming or for just something to do , I can't see it . Perhaps, as I am myself a walking ocean of calm, it blinkers me to the need. Reading some of the nonsense on GOT keeps me real and grounded