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2 random things I love and 2 that give me the ick

32 replies

Woody381 · 11/12/2024 13:04

Without no explanation, thought this could be fun

love-
left handed people
when I find out someone is a twin

ick-
dog walkers swinging their full poo bag.
when dads push a pram standing to the side as if it’s uncool to use both hands and push normally

OP posts:
Woody381 · 11/12/2024 15:55

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slightlydistrac · 11/12/2024 15:59

Love
Terrys chocolate orange
Crackling log fire in a pub

Ick
Kalamari
Nigel Slater

Woody381 · 11/12/2024 16:06

Sorry I should have clarified-

random things about other people*

although I do love a terrys chocolate orange

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mistification · 11/12/2024 16:15

Love...
Men who can get any job done round the house
A hairy forearm

Ick...
Long hair on a man
Driving a car one handed in a bid to look nonchalant/cool

UltramarineViolet · 11/12/2024 16:30

Love:

  • a good regional accent (especially Irish, Geordie, Scouse)
  • a spirit of adventure

Ick:

  • people who embrace naff corporate lingo and don't speak in plain English ("reach out" etc)
  • adults with very bland/beige food preferences
hailholyqueen · 11/12/2024 16:32

Love:
Men with long hair
Mulled wine

Ick:
Adults who don't talk properly 'pacifically'
Dirty toilets

steelseries · 11/12/2024 16:38

Love: light eyes and freckles

Ick: men with a very curated style and cheeky-chappies

Littlemiracles232504 · 11/12/2024 16:45

Love- the smell of spice at Christmas time
-The first warm sunny day after a long winter

Hate-finding packets in pockets after I've done a wash and they're all slimy 🤢
-men who walk like they're carrying a 65" tv trying to look cool 🤢

And don't get me started on socks & sandals!!!

Jostuki · 11/12/2024 19:19

Love about people -

Confident.
Witty.
Capable.
Strong.
In great shape.

Hate.

Shy and timid.
Overweight.
Weak.

HRTQueen · 11/12/2024 20:15

Love
When people have a passion for something and they get all excited talking about it
First cup of tea in the morning (preferably in bed)

Hate
Jelly and any food that wobbles
Forced fun

coxesorangepippin · 11/12/2024 20:17

Love:

Vertically striped shirts on men
Crooked, but clean teeth

Ugh:

Picking teeth
Stickers in the bottom of shoes

coxesorangepippin · 11/12/2024 20:18

Hate:

Men wearing those cow pat style floppy hats

I mean, wtf

OddBallNumber5 · 11/12/2024 20:19

Love:
good sense of humour
good set of teeth but not Turkey teeth

Hate:
poor table manners, eating with mouth open etc
smoking

LadyChilli · 11/12/2024 20:19

Love:

  • When people let someone with only a few items go in front at the checkout
  • People who drink tomato juice

Ick:

  • That vocal flex some people do where their voice crackles. Especially common in influencers
LittleFloatingGhost · 11/12/2024 20:24

Ick:

Hate that spittle some people get whilst talking that seems to dance between their lips l and/or teeth. I can’t not look but the more I look I just want to be sick.

The smell of cigarettes/vapes/stale cigarettes on people.

Love:

I go a little weak at the knees for men with amazing thighs and hairyish chests 🤤

NordicwithTeen · 11/12/2024 20:27

Love:
When people smile at each other just to be friendly
People who go out of their way to make others feel comfortable
Hate:
Noisy farty attention seeking cars raging up and down pedestrian areas
Nigel Farage and other millionaires who like to pretend to be cheeky chappies as if they are some underdog or working class. You're just a rude grumpy old man.

Purplecatshopaholic · 11/12/2024 20:30

Love
people who make me genuinely laugh
people with a passion and a talent for something

Ick
wanker drivers
those who identify as ‘influencers’
tight asses
a man who wears smart shirts that have short sleeves

Oceansriseempiresfall · 11/12/2024 20:34

Love

People who wink

People who can sing and dance really well

Ick

People who make catty remarks

People who don't wash their hands

IndustrialActionAhoy · 11/12/2024 20:39

Love:
Small porcelain mugs
Silver

Ick:
Perfume / aftershave adverts
4x4s

IndustrialActionAhoy · 11/12/2024 20:40

Oh no, I didn't read your 2nd post 😄

Oioisavaloy27 · 11/12/2024 20:46

The word ick........ It's such a childish sounding word it makes me cringe every time I hear it.

PerambulationFrustration · 11/12/2024 21:02

Love
Outdoorsy adventurous people
Men wearing a nice scarf

Ick
People who moan and whinge
People who prefer crap food to good food

Jifmicroliquid · 11/12/2024 21:11

Love-
people who don’t take themselves too seriously.
sharp, witty people.

Hate-
miserable people who can’t slap a smile on.
open mouth eaters. Yuk.

Crikeyalmighty · 11/12/2024 21:28

Love - well groomed stubble (on men)
People who have kind twinkly eyes and really listen when in conversation

Ick
Far Too short tops revealing big bellies ( and I'm
Not skinny myself)

Hairy ears

Crikeyalmighty · 11/12/2024 21:29

@NordicwithTeen yes - all of those!!