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To ask for your most minor, irrational ick?

415 replies

trekking1 · 28/03/2024 22:39

The thing that men do that is completely normal to most people, but gives you the ick?

Mine is men wearing long socks with shorts. I'm sorry I just can't

OP posts:
totallylost1 · 29/03/2024 02:42

I have a whole long arse list.

Crocs or even worse, crocs with socks.

Shirts on men when they leave them unbuttoned or wearing clothes 3 sizes too small.

Dirty fingernails.

Grown ups using text talk. I mean, are you that lazy you can't put in the extra 2 letters that's usually needed to formulate an actual English word?

Loud chewing/swallowing. Nose picking. Fingernail biting.

People who don't want their hands after using the toilet. That literally makes me want to puke.

Liars!

Bad fucking hygiene! (Pull the foreskin back.. it stinks!)

Middle aged gamers.

People who can't ever apologise or believe that they could be wrong.

Ignorance and arrogance.

Untidiness.

Anyone who says..

"My kids are my world" - well duh! Surely that's the most obvious thing in the world, doesn't need to be said.

"Work hard, play harder" 🤮

Men on dating apps who do the whole, holding the fish pic, standing next to their Audi TT like it's their firstborn, sweaty gym pics where they're flexing (who is genuinely impressed by that?) or when every picture they're holding an alcoholic beverage and a ciggie..... just no and finally when they think 2 messages is enough to want to meet for sex! Does that ever work!????

Know-it-alls annoy me!

People who look down on others for whatever reason and they think they're better. No one is better than anyone!

Cheaters!

Racists.

Misogynists.

Flatearthers and conspiracists.

People who mistreat their animals, that gives me more than the 'ick' that's giving - I want you to go to jail!

Cars that are filthy inside!

People who piss on the toilet and don't wipe it.

Abusive people to their partners, gaslighters, narcissists....

People who don't like music - like WTF!?

Uncultured individuals.

Men who are dripping in jewellery who like to point out the brand of watch.... not interested! I wear a Casio that cost £9.99 - see me flexing my retro wrist wear!?

Those who incapable of compromising.

I think that's it.... for now!

bradpittsbathwater · 29/03/2024 02:45

Small flat, skinny arses

bradpittsbathwater · 29/03/2024 02:48

Anyone skinny enough to look like they rattle

PansyOatZebra · 29/03/2024 03:15

Men who like golf, football or fishing.

Men who do gaming!

Skinny and lanky men.

Starseeking · 29/03/2024 03:15

totallylost1 · 29/03/2024 02:42

I have a whole long arse list.

Crocs or even worse, crocs with socks.

Shirts on men when they leave them unbuttoned or wearing clothes 3 sizes too small.

Dirty fingernails.

Grown ups using text talk. I mean, are you that lazy you can't put in the extra 2 letters that's usually needed to formulate an actual English word?

Loud chewing/swallowing. Nose picking. Fingernail biting.

People who don't want their hands after using the toilet. That literally makes me want to puke.

Liars!

Bad fucking hygiene! (Pull the foreskin back.. it stinks!)

Middle aged gamers.

People who can't ever apologise or believe that they could be wrong.

Ignorance and arrogance.

Untidiness.

Anyone who says..

"My kids are my world" - well duh! Surely that's the most obvious thing in the world, doesn't need to be said.

"Work hard, play harder" 🤮

Men on dating apps who do the whole, holding the fish pic, standing next to their Audi TT like it's their firstborn, sweaty gym pics where they're flexing (who is genuinely impressed by that?) or when every picture they're holding an alcoholic beverage and a ciggie..... just no and finally when they think 2 messages is enough to want to meet for sex! Does that ever work!????

Know-it-alls annoy me!

People who look down on others for whatever reason and they think they're better. No one is better than anyone!

Cheaters!

Racists.

Misogynists.

Flatearthers and conspiracists.

People who mistreat their animals, that gives me more than the 'ick' that's giving - I want you to go to jail!

Cars that are filthy inside!

People who piss on the toilet and don't wipe it.

Abusive people to their partners, gaslighters, narcissists....

People who don't like music - like WTF!?

Uncultured individuals.

Men who are dripping in jewellery who like to point out the brand of watch.... not interested! I wear a Casio that cost £9.99 - see me flexing my retro wrist wear!?

Those who incapable of compromising.

I think that's it.... for now!

You saved me having to write out my list lol

CountFucula · 29/03/2024 03:18

Soft and or pale hands
fleshy lips
Shirt too button done up
skinny jeans
red eyes from a hot shower

PansyOatZebra · 29/03/2024 03:31

PansyOatZebra · 29/03/2024 03:15

Men who like golf, football or fishing.

Men who do gaming!

Skinny and lanky men.

I thought of more!

Men who spend loads on their cars and act like they’re a massive status symbol… normally also on finance and costs then £500 a month

Smoking or vaping

Insecure men - I work in finance in a male dominated industry and some men completely change attitude when I tell them what I do and act all insecure

Short men - I’m 5ft 9

WavingCatsandDogs · 29/03/2024 03:37

Full lips = sloppy kisser.

Farting constantly, and every fart is accompanied with a grunt.

ThreeImaginaryBoys · 29/03/2024 03:37

coxesorangepippin · 28/03/2024 23:50

Controversial also but a fat bum/wide hips on men

I don't mind a bit of extra weight but a womanly arse on a man is just a no no

Aaaaagh! Men with women's bums!!!!

LargeSquareRock · 29/03/2024 03:39

Couples who declare they are soulmates. They’re guaranteed to have a spectacular, dramatic, screaming break up within 6 months.

ThreeImaginaryBoys · 29/03/2024 03:45

Men who wear stupidly tight clothing. I'm looking at you, MAFSA contestants. It's unbelievably unattractive.

MaybeWeShouldGoToEastbourne · 29/03/2024 04:14

Men who use umbrellas

JacquesHarlow · 29/03/2024 04:42

bradpittsbathwater · 29/03/2024 02:48

Anyone skinny enough to look like they rattle

Presumably you don’t want me to do the obverse of this?

I really can’t stand the whole “ugh, who wants a bag of bones” schtick we get on here incessantly from people who need to belittle others to justify their, well.. I’ll leave it at that.

I’m a size 8-10, I am tall and I’m in my forties. I’m a hobbyist when it comes to sports, and I enjoy food but it’s as much fuel as entertainment for me.

Yet the personal comments I’ve had about my weight over time really make me wonder why people are this way. Does my entire existence make them insecure?

So yeah @bradpittsbathwater - I get the “ick” at your comment.

JacquesHarlow · 29/03/2024 04:54

Things that give me the “ick”

• The use of that word in the first place.
We don’t need to say “ick”. There are dozens of synonyms that have more meaning.

• People who endlessly cycle through topics when first meeting (to try and find something in common), instead of being confident to ask questions.

• Women who try and banter with you (i.e peer pressure you) for not drinking as much wine as them in an evening. No, I don’t want to drink a bottle of wine in a sitting, get the habit, then wake up three years later wondering why I can’t shift weight.

• People who endlessly say at work “only X days till my holiday”. It’s like being inside the mind of a child . We know you’re going on holiday and it’s all you live for. This is the ninth instance of you saying.

• People who try and argue their life choices for you to adopt, out of “concern” when they’re really using it as a route to judge. See rear-facing child seats etc.

Maddy70 · 29/03/2024 04:58

Sniffing

Talking with their mouth full

Jewelanemone · 29/03/2024 05:06

Full lips - I'm looking at you, Tom Hardy.
Hairy chest and/or back
Small men - I don't mean short, I mean dainty
Cowboy boots
Skinny legs in shorts

Loubelle70 · 29/03/2024 05:12

Gophering · 28/03/2024 23:03

Sniffing.

Breathing? 🤣
Seriously, was travelling back from work yesterday and this guy was really loud sniffing all the way back...an hour travel...really loud sniffing every half a second...i had to move seats up front...still loud..was sending me nuts. In way to work a guy sat with his friend in front of me ..my giddy aunt he was loud talker ..boom..i had to move again.
I thought, do i have that noise condition, where i cant stand human noises? Like chewing etc? Honestly ..i thought is there a common denominator , me. But they were very loud. And im loud person lol

totallylost1 · 29/03/2024 05:12

Thought of a few more...

People who say...

"Can't wait for my holibobs"

"Time for that cheeky drink"
"Having a cheeky takeaway, don't mind if i do"

"Spending time with the familam this weekend"

"It's wine o'clock"

STOP IT .... STOP IT NOW!

Halloweenrainbow · 29/03/2024 05:13

Tendon-y feet.

enoughrainnow · 29/03/2024 05:18

2024theplot · 29/03/2024 00:51

I have so many and am completely prepared to be flamed for some of these:

  • dry skin (just moisturise!)
  • talking with food in their mouth
  • asking someone out on a date but not offering to buy them even a drink (I've not experienced this one but my friends have, call me old fashioned but I'd expect the asker to pay)
  • dirty fingernails
  • smoking/vaping
  • back hair /hairy bum
  • calling their parents mummy/daddy (or any other babyish variation)
  • being a picky eater/unwilling to try new foods

Totally agree with this, all of these

FindingMeno · 29/03/2024 05:23

Very pointed shoes.
White socks and dark trousers.
Unsqueezed shiny bulging spots.
Staring.
Bum crack showing.
Plucked eyebrows.
Overgroomed hair.
Turkey teeth.

Sparkleandshine231 · 29/03/2024 06:04

Three quarter length trousers.

Long nails.

Loud overbearing voices.

Sniffing - men or women.

Bad hygiene - obviously.

Loubelle70 · 29/03/2024 06:07

totallylost1 · 29/03/2024 05:12

Thought of a few more...

People who say...

"Can't wait for my holibobs"

"Time for that cheeky drink"
"Having a cheeky takeaway, don't mind if i do"

"Spending time with the familam this weekend"

"It's wine o'clock"

STOP IT .... STOP IT NOW!

Roflmao.. yes! All of these. Especially ' cheeky little....insert word that should be used alone

Its not cute or cool..so yeah..stop it you bellend 😁

Minimili · 29/03/2024 06:12

Doing T rex in the supermarket or hankering after Sharon…

Sorry was just having a giggle at classics.

LondonPleaseButJustForOneDay · 29/03/2024 06:14

Everything. Literally everything. I'm so resigned from men, sex and relationships I can't think of a single scenario where something wouldn't irritate me about them sooner or later.

After yearning for a partner for the last twenty five years and going from one shit storm to another it's a relief to finally snap and not give a fuck anymore. I've found the one for me - me!!

Very freeing feeling 😀