Each person is an individual. Each person has their own quirks that makes them uniquely them, and no one else. It can be something as small as a laugh, or something at large as the way that they saunter. Sometimes an accent, sometimes a twitch, sometimes the way a person sits in a chair. There’s nothing wrong, and nothing right. But, occasionally, it’s something that’s barely there, bypassing everyone’s attention.
If G Callen has a habit trait, you can bet I will say nothing until I’m sure it is, in fact, a habit. After all, this is G Callen, and he is a master at being whoever he sets his mind to be. No need to blow the whistle on something that was for one alias. Or, alert the masses to something that will only show up for a few months. Care is needed. The good news is, this one has panned out. It is a habit. A trait. One of those quirks that makes G Callen who he is.
The trait goes something like this…
If he is standing and thinking (not about to use his gun, mind you), if he is sitting and talking, if he is talking to Sam, Hetty, Deeks, Kensi, Eric, Nell, (did he do this with Nate?), if he is listening and doesn’t feel threatened, G Callen is pressing or rubbing his thumb against his pointer and middle finger.
The beauty of this habit? Most of us don’t even know it’s happening at the time. We’re so distracted by what he’s looking at. Were so mesmerized by what his eyes are doing. We’re trying to catch up with his thoughts and logic so hard we’re giving ourselves a headache… We don’t even see it.
But, that’s what owning the DVDs is all about. Rewind. Fast-forward. There! Did you see it? Lemme go back. Look… See? He’s doing it right there!
Don’t look at me all innocent. I know you do it, too.
And now, you’re probably tempted to pull up the closest episode and find out if I’m telling you the truth. Either that, or you know it’s the truth, and you’re excited that someone else is acknowledging it with you.
Now, now, don’t get too excited. This is just one more habit trait that makes G Callen who he is.
What we don’t need is a whole lot of fan girls (and ladies) destroying the family peace whenever he does it on the television by screaming with delight. A much better way to show appreciation for the trait is by testing the trait out on your own.
The next time you’re in a situation where you need to think, simply put your hands by your sides, and commence with the finger pressing/rubbing.
If it works for you, I’d love to hear about it. Mention it to me on Twitter.
Then I’ll tell you the story of the time I used Callen’s habit trait to keep myself calm in a stressful situation.
Okay.
Now you’re free to find the closest episode.
Watch the hands.
(And try not to get annoyed when they’re out-of-frame.)
#CallenHands
The man has so many great things that distract me from the rest of the world… And yes, I noticed this habit. Like it. Actually, I think it’s not even Callen’s habit but COD’s 😉
Ah yes… Callen with the finger rubbing… There’s also the crossed arm stance, the raised eye brow look, the famous smirk, the pursing of his lips and the constant glance at Sam like they have some telepathic thing going on… All of Callen’s habits, ticks and quirks which makes Callen well, Callen. And delightfully adorable, I might add! Thanks for all the Callen articles you’ve put up here, Keviana. It does make for fun reading!
Yes! Other viewers noticed, too! I have to admit – I am often way too distracted by the eyes to notice what’s going on with the hands. But it does seem to be part of his “thinking mode.” Thank you for this fun post, Keviana!