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What gives you the ick for no particular reason ?

151 replies

Bigtrip2026 · 14/04/2024 06:38

When I was younger I would have loved to have had longer nails but sadly they used to break easily so they've been short my whole life. Odd now then that when I see those long talon nails ( incompatible with real life imo) that they totally give me the ick....like a small repulsion on sight. 😖

What's your irrational 'ick'?

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rosieandjimandduck · 14/04/2024 17:01

Superdry jackets - I just hate the cut of them on people - irrational I know

Ineedbutteredtoast · 14/04/2024 17:02

Also over filled faces and puffy lips like Madonna or Meg Ryan.

Back21970 · 14/04/2024 17:04

Cleavage, except on holiday.

Up to about 5 years ago 50% of my tops showed a bit so this is very judgemental, I know 🤣

Agree with long nails, maybe because when I had them myself they were quite hard to keep clean hence when I see them now I wince.

Would never show my feet without painted toes nails so that’s another ick for me.

The labia showing leggings would definitely be one however not actually witnessed that IRL.

Do agree though that we should live and let live and not be so judgy 🤣

I am sure I will be doing or wearing something that gives someone the ick so keep them coming!

henlake7 · 14/04/2024 17:07

Just today I saw a lady with light beige leggings and skin tight top and it was just moulded to her fat rolls and apron....
I really wanted to tell her it wasnt a good look, but also didnt want to get punched so said nothing!!LOL

Also bare feet on urban pavements and people wearing very high heels and doing an ankle breaking wobble as they go.. /shudder

SweetDreamsAreMadeOf · 14/04/2024 17:07

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shivermetimbers77 · 14/04/2024 17:09

Overly thick, too dark eyebrows that look like they’ve been painted on with a marker pen.

MrsMoiraRose · 14/04/2024 17:10

Sunglasses on heads for stylishness reasons.

Totally irrational, but there you do and yes I do live and let live yada yada, but I irrationally dislike this look

Jolene25 · 14/04/2024 17:10

When people don’t wear nail varnish

worcesterpear · 14/04/2024 17:12

The phrase "the ick". Do the people who want everyone to wear nail polish on toes when wearing sandals want men to do it too, or just women?

Crapuscular · 14/04/2024 17:14

Agree with others re long nails.

I don't understand the need to wear broom heads for eyelashes.

Fake tans are awful and look silly when your other half and /or children are as pale as anything.

Scrunch bum leggings... just why? And yes, your arse still wibbles even though you're a size 8.

Nose piercings ( unless cultural.) I just want to scrape that bogey off.

Those hoops/curved bars inserted in through both nostrils at the end of noses. Make me want to thread a rope through and say 'come, Daisy... let's go to market.'

Fiery30 · 14/04/2024 17:18

Men with ungroomed hair, beards. Ear hair.
Women wearing nude leggings or extremely short shorts that are up the bum crack- weird and unflattering.
Children and young teens wearing adult-like clothing.

Lucythecleaner · 14/04/2024 17:19

People who post a selfie every time they go to the gym 🥱

Lemonademoney · 14/04/2024 17:22

Square ended long nails (there’s probably a proper name for them but eurgh).

Thick fake black lashes - am yet to see anyone look good with them.

Big filled lips.

Slug brows as my teenage son calls them.

MoonWoman69 · 14/04/2024 17:23

Young boys with pierced ears and rat tails, seen a few lately, hopefully it's not a re-trend that will catch back on!

People who dress twins exactly the same. No, it doesn't look cute love, they are little individuals. Dress them as such!

Overfilled duck lips. Why can't they see how deformed their faces look? I stood behind a woman at a checkout the other day, she could hardly speak properly and she looked absolutely dreadful. She'd have looked much prettier without that.

Much older women in the wrong clothes. I mean the leopard print, bronze mules, lots of garish jewellery, "comedy" glasses type. It's just not stylish.

Full neck or tattoos on the face, both sexes or the top of forearms on women. I have no problem with them elsewhere.

Long toenails, especially if they're dirty.

Period and pee pad/pants adverts. We're women, we know what they're for and where we can buy them if needed. I don't think we need to see red or blue liquid being poured onto them on TV to get the point across!

TV chefs who lick the spoon or dip a finger into a food and carry on cooking.

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 14/04/2024 17:28

Can't believe MN have deleted posts on here but let the most offensive one stand..oh wait, yes I can 🙄

GrandHighPoohbah · 14/04/2024 17:35

Scrunch bum leggings. They go up people's bum crack ON PURPOSE!

Bringonthesunforthewashing · 14/04/2024 17:37

Men/boys with a mullet
dirty ears - ear wax 🤮
dirty nails
people that smell awful - bar of soap 30p
bad table manners
bad manners in general
lack of empathy
sil - see above, bad manners
anyone that is a cf
people who come to your house and refuse to remove their shoes
people who don’t pick up after their dog

Beepbeepoutoftheway · 14/04/2024 17:39

Moier · 14/04/2024 11:22

The word Ick gives me the Ick.

@Moier Yes!!!

And calling everything 'wholesome'

presidentofthefashionclub · 14/04/2024 17:39

Those ear piecings that make a massive hole in your ear lobe. Sorry don't know the official name. Popular with emos about 20 years ago, but seem to have gone out of fashion now.

coxesorangepippin · 14/04/2024 17:42

Saw a male colleague once tipping the crumbs from a small bag of crisps into his mouth, really tipping them in, cement laying style

Just so deeply unattractive

olivebranch31 · 14/04/2024 17:42

Regular partying over the age of 30, crypto/MLM, oversharing on social media, inspirational tattoos (why do you need to be reminded to breathe?!), chrome furniture, mirror selfies, moustaches, arrogance, conspiracy theories, bad breath...

olivebranch31 · 14/04/2024 17:44

Oh and animal print, just gives me Kat Slater vibes

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 14/04/2024 17:50

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Sharkysharky · 14/04/2024 17:56

@olivebranch31 inspirational tattoos (why do you need to be reminded to breathe?!),
^^YOLO, barbed wire around the arm, Chinese character that for all you know could mean dog shit or nonce....
I agree with the very long nails. It was nearly alright on Loreen at Eurovision, anyone else, no.
Leggings that show minge outlines. You cannot unsee it.
Pumped up lips like fish pouts.

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