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We all have something that grosses us out, that makes us feel disgust. What differs is the things that trigger it in us – they can depend on the person’s character, the contexts of how they grew up, and how they are now, or even biology. You know, the same general thought about us being different and such.
You might wonder – what’s the point of this emotion? Why are we wired to feel like this – does it even benefit us anyhow? Well, of course it does! Turns out, disgust is an evolutionary product meant to save us, to keep our bodies in prime condition.
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Our feeling the need to wash our hands is a perfect example of how disgust ends up saving us. By doing this action, we clean the possible bacteria, avoiding infections, diseases, and everything similar, which helps keep us healthy and safe.
As we said before, anything can gross out a person, even something that doesn’t seem like a big deal to someone else. Other people are no exception – they can be a trigger just as much as anything else.
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In today’s article, we prepared plenty of examples of such happenings. From a dude flirting with his partner’s mom to another dude peeing in the holes in his place (yes, you read that right) – people can be gross in a variety of ways.
Some might dub all of these as the red flags or icks, which wouldn’t be so far from the truth. Not that long ago, we wrote about things that gave women icks from their boyfriends, and well, today’s piece can be an addition to that. Or that previous one to this one – it works both ways.
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Essentially, sometimes getting grossed out by a person you’re seeing can be a silver lining – this way, you dodge a bullet by seeing their worst side before committing to them more. Or, if you’re already committed, it may be time to break it off for your own well-being – as we discussed at the beginning – disgust’s function is to save us.
At the same time, disgust can also be detrimental for some folks when taken too far. For example, when a person feels grossed out by the things that are not dangerous to them, but are even beneficial. Like probiotic-rich fermented foods.
These can include food items and dishes like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, and many others. They usually include live microorganisms that are good for gut health, immunity, and digestion.
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Yet, some folks tend to get grossed out by the fact that they have live microorganisms and cannot put any of it in their mouths. Or they might not be triggered by microorganisms, but be repulsed by the taste, which stops them from getting all the benefits.
So, disgust can be like a double-edged sword – it can save us from the bad, but also from the good things. Even when it comes to people, getting an ick from someone you’re seeing might be a good thing in one case, but in other cases, it might ruin a good relationship.
We’re leaving you to decide whether today’s list items are cases of disgust saving or hurting their receivers – make sure to express your opinion with upvotes and in the comments!
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