Quick example:

*Watching Smooth Criminal*

Mind: You've been hit by; you've been struck by; a Smooth Criminal! ... I wonder what he would be like as a criminal. He would be a cute criminal. He would probably just steal hugs rather than kill anyone. He's too soft and gentle to do that. He'd probably—

"Oh wait ... "

*Zones back in to see that half of the video has happened whilst stuck in your daydream*

What I'm trying to say is ... my daydreams about Michael distract me from whatever I'm doing ... even including times when Michael's right in front of me on TV or something!

Michael distracts me from Michael.

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Maybe that's just me being weird. Or maybe that's other people, too? I don't know. x3