Tell Us if These Everyday Actions Are Gross or Satisfying and We'll Guess Your Biggest Pet Peeve!

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Are you easily grossed out, or does it take a lot to make you queasy? While some folks think that fingernail biting is disgusting, others couldn’t get through the day without it. Putting pineapple on pizza might make you nauseous, but it might be your best friend’s favorite topping. Our likes and dislikes are as individual as we are, but they are indicators that point to what really drives us crazy.

Whether it makes you insane when someone doesn’t use their turn signals, or you can’t stand the sound of knives being sharpened, everyone has a pet peeve! The little everyday things that get under your skin give away a lot about you and about what sends you straight over the edge.

Tell us if you’re the type that will use a glass more than once or if you’re too obsessive-compulsive to ever drink from a used cup. Think about your behaviors and how they match up with your standards of conduct for others. Then, the information we gather will be analyzed and then processed into an answer tailored for you. You think you might know what your biggest pet peeve is, but do you really? There’s only one way to find out!

Do you like to peel dried glue off your hands?

That's really nasty!

I used to love doing that in school!
I tried it with superglue once. It wasn't a good idea.

I've never tried it.

How do you feel about pineapple on pizza?

It's great with ham.

That's disgusting.
I prefer pizza without pineapple, but I can pick it off.

I don't eat pizza.

Do you like to pop bubbles on bubble wrap?

It's so calming to pop them.

That noise drives me insane.
It's more satisfying to pop balloons.

I've never tried it.

How would you feel about being asked to pop a pimple on someone's back?

I would dive right in.

It depends who was asking.
I would gag!

I would be grossed out, but I don't mind people popping mine.

Does it gross you out when people chew old gum?

Why would anyone save their gum for later?

To each their own.
It's not the grossest thing someone can do.

What's wrong with chewing old gum?

Do you drink directly from the carton of milk?

Yes, I do!

I always get a glass.
I don't drink milk.

I think it's a gross thing to do.

How does seeing public displays of affection make you feel?

I think it's sweet to see people in love.

It gives me hope for the future.
I think it's inappropriate.

I don't mind a little public affection.

Will you eat food that has fallen in your bra?

I don't wear a bra.

I sure do!
Who does that?

I would eat food that's fallen in someone else's bra.

Do you ever smell your clothes to see if you need to wash them?

Gross! If I'm in doubt, I wash them.

I do it every day.
No, my clean clothes are in my drawers.

Who doesn't?

Do you watch TV with you hand down you pants?

No. No, I do not.

I do sometimes.
That's yucky.

We have a no hands in pants rule in my house.

Do you like dry shampoo?

I prefer normal shampoo, but I've used dry shampoo.

People who use dry shampoo are lazy.
I don't like the way it smells.

I use dry shampoo sometimes.

Do you practice the five second rule with food that has fallen on the floor?

It depends what floor it falls on.

I practice a three second rule.
I don't care. I'll pick it up and eat it.

You should never eat food that's been on the floor.

How do you feel when you see someone biting their fingernails?

I think it's really disgusting.

It makes me want to bite my nails.
Nail biting is soothing sometimes.

I think they need to wash their hands before the touch anything.

Be honest. Do you pee in the shower?

Sometimes, you can't help it.

It's truly vulgar to urinate in the shower.
I also pee in the bath.

No. Just no.

Have you ever cleaned up with baby wipes instead of a shower?

I'll never tell.

Hasn't everyone?
No.

I did that this morning.

Have you ever tried to dig out an ingrown hair?

Freeing ingrown hairs is so satisfying!

I can't say that I have.
I've pulled out an ingrown leg hair.

I've pulled out an ingrown pubic hair.

Do you like the smell of your own body odor?

I don't mind it.

That's just wrong.
If I can smell it, others can smell me. Nasty!

I actually love my smells.

Would you warm up your hands by placing them under your armpits?

They warm up faster between my legs.

I prefer to warm them up with gloves.
I wouldn't want to shake someone's hands after that.

I do it all the time.

How do you feel when you pass wind in private?

I like to smell it.

I feel disappointed in myself.
I feel relieved.

I don't really have feelings about farting.

Do you ever pull off your dry lip skin?

Sometimes, you have to pull it off.

No, I let it fall off naturally.
I moisturize it until it's gone.

I love pulling it off!

Would you ever drink milk that has expired?

I would smell it first.

No way!
I have many times.

I would replace it immediately.

Do you find picking at scabs satisfying or gross?

It's gross, but I can't help it.

It's oddly satisfying to me.
Scabs should be left to heal on their own.

It's really gross to pick scabs.

Do you ever admire the size of your bowel movements?

I've raised some winners.

People do that?
Of course, I have.

I don't, but my nasty partner does.

Do you take home leftovers?

Leftovers are gross.

Yes. It's nice to have lunch for the next day.
It depends on the food.

I rarely have leftovers.

Do you like picking lint out of your belly button?

No, I wash myself.

Yes, it's very relaxing.
I've never noticed lint in my belly button.

It has to be done.

What do you do with your nail clippings when you cut your nails?

I spit them out.

I throw them away.
I watch them fly across the room.

I swallow them.

How do you feel about picking the dry skin off of your feet?

It's a great feeling.

That's really gross.
I prefer to exfoliate them.

I never have dry skin on my feet.

Do you ever eat in bed?

No food in the bedroom!

I do it all the time.
Once in a while.

I love watching movies and eating ice cream in my bed.

Do you wear jeans more than once without washing them?

My clothes are always clean.

I always wear them more than once.
I never wear jeans.

I wear them twice before washing them.

Do you enjoy flossing?

I don't floss often enough.

Flossing is torture.
Flossing makes me feel clean.

No one enjoys flossing.

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