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Gross things you do that you know is gross but continue to do

233 replies

1m50gr055 · 01/07/2023 18:27

Occasionally my scalp can be a bit scabby. I love nothing more than picking them out... And eating them. There's something so satisfying about that crunch between the teeth.

Don't come at me about how disgusting it is. I know. Hence the title 😄

AIBU to ask you to share away your also gross but cannot help habits? Let's rejoice in anonymous grossness!

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Jennalong · 01/07/2023 18:30

Talking of scabs , occasionally my cat will get one so when it's ready to come off , I'll pick it . Don't eat it though !

primoseyellow · 01/07/2023 18:40

@Jennalong 😂😂

Soubriquet · 01/07/2023 18:43

I like picking my nose….

Soubriquet · 01/07/2023 18:45

Just feel like I should add that I don’t eat it though

ChristmasLightsLover · 01/07/2023 18:46

I do the same with my scalp. Utterly gross. But still do it.

I watch spot squeezing on YouTube to relax. It's gross. But it stops me from scrolling.

brownbeauty80 · 01/07/2023 18:47

Love picking the big toe nail scum..
Scalp scabs..
Someone I know loves taking their earrings out n smelling them..
Gross but feels good...

boomboom123 · 01/07/2023 19:14

Going to NC for this. But I enjoy a good fart. I occasionally fart into my hands to feel the gas pressure against it. I then also smell my hand

Barleymilk · 01/07/2023 19:53

I'm the poster who admitted to emptying my mooncup in the loo and washing it out in the flush. It didnt go down well and I was mortified.
I did once pick my ear wax and taste it!

headcheffer · 01/07/2023 20:06

Soubriquet · 01/07/2023 18:43

I like picking my nose….

Same. Can't stand the feeling of "things" up my nose and blowing it doesn't get it all out. Don't understand how people DONT pick.

JMSA · 01/07/2023 20:09

I used Footner socks a few days ago. They give your feet a sort of chemical peel. You ought to have SEEN what came out of my sleep socks this morning!! Shock It was like a year's worth of Parmesan. Ripping off the peeling skin is also rather satisfying.
OP, do I win?! 😃

JMSA · 01/07/2023 20:10

I can provide a photo if anyone would like Grin

Beginningless · 01/07/2023 20:14

Barleymilk · 01/07/2023 19:53

I'm the poster who admitted to emptying my mooncup in the loo and washing it out in the flush. It didnt go down well and I was mortified.
I did once pick my ear wax and taste it!

Jesus you’re lucky you haven’t had an infection from that!! Sorry though, sounds like you’ve had all this already.

Pee in the shower, but I imagine most people do that, I don’t actually think it’s that gross.

Cosycover · 01/07/2023 20:26

JMSA · 01/07/2023 20:10

I can provide a photo if anyone would like Grin

Yes please

eatdrinkandbemerry · 01/07/2023 20:27

I pick my nose 😩
I know it's revolting but I find it satisfying (I don't eat boogers though)

Rewis · 01/07/2023 20:28

I pick my nose (and sometimes eat it). I also like to pick on the scarring on top of a wound.

liveforsummer · 01/07/2023 20:28

Oh picking head scabs is soo satisfying. The idea of eating them though makes my skin crawl, I hate the idea of that dry crumbly consistency but horses for courses so I certainly don't judge!

OneTC · 01/07/2023 20:29

wtf has everyone got scabby heids?

Tequilamockinbird · 01/07/2023 20:29

I pick/peel the skin off my heels and eat it. Always have done.

Disgusting? Yes. But it's so chewy and tasty Blush

liveforsummer · 01/07/2023 20:30

OneTC · 01/07/2023 20:29

wtf has everyone got scabby heids?

I used dry shampoo and it tends to cause it, also when I get my hair coloured it can leave scabs.

thenightsky · 01/07/2023 20:30

Tequilamockinbird · 01/07/2023 20:29

I pick/peel the skin off my heels and eat it. Always have done.

Disgusting? Yes. But it's so chewy and tasty Blush

I was you years ago, but weaned myself off. I got fed up of having awful red looking heels in summer and having to wear full cover shoes.

PoseyFlump · 01/07/2023 20:30

Oh you dirty buggers 😂

I might pick my nose. No eating.

paisley256 · 01/07/2023 20:33

I love scratching my partners dandruff, the more the better. Also, I love watching YouTube videos of people sctatching their scalp psoriasis/dandruff. I haven't a clue why I enjoy this so much but I do.

Seryse · 01/07/2023 20:34

I fucking love this thread 😅 I pick my scalp, don't eat it though - it started as a nervous habit and now... I just get invested and obsessed with getting them.

19991234c · 01/07/2023 20:47

I feel like I’m going to be sick- eating skin off your feet and eating SCABS. Nah that’s not right you need help.

JMSA · 01/07/2023 20:48

This is what came off my feet only when taking my socks gently off. There was so much more skin still IN the socks.

Gross things you do that you know is gross but continue to do