Eccentricity (behavior)
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| + | In popular usage, '''eccentricity''' refers to unusual or odd [[behavior]] on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with [[Normality (behavior)|"normal"]] behavior, the nearly universal means by which individuals in society solve given problems and pursue certain priorities in everyday life. People who consistently display benignly eccentric behavior are labelled as "eccentrics." | ||
| - | '''Novelty architecture''' is a type of [[architecture]] in which [[building]]s and other structures are given unusual shapes as a novelty, such as [[advertising]], notoriety as a [[landmark]], or simple [[Eccentricity (behavior)|eccentricity]] of the owner or [[architect]]. Many examples of novelty architecture take the form of buildings that resemble the products sold inside to attract drive-by customers. Others are attractions all by themselves, such as giant animals, fruits, and vegetables, or [[replica]]s of famous buildings. And others are merely unusual shapes or made of unusual building materials. | ||
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| - | Some hotel [[casino]]s on the [[Las Vegas Strip]] can be considered novelty architecture, including the [[pyramid]]-shaped [[Luxor Hotel]] and the [[New York-New York Hotel & Casino]], a building designed to look like the [[New York City]] skyline. | ||
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| - | Novelty architecture is also used extensively in [[amusement parks]] such as [[Disneyland]] to fit their playful and sometimes retro theme. | ||
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In popular usage, eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with "normal" behavior, the nearly universal means by which individuals in society solve given problems and pursue certain priorities in everyday life. People who consistently display benignly eccentric behavior are labelled as "eccentrics."
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