Damp is over? Science knows why

Some words are equivalent to someone chewing on a piece of tin foil. “痰”, “ointment” and “mucus” are a few, but even if they don’t know anything about the most annoying words in English: “wet”. According to recent recent polls by Winq, nearly 60% believe this is the most vulgar sentence ever.

Science has figured out why you hate the word "wet". (Photo: jacoblund / iStock / GettyImages)

But why is this adjective "slightly damp; damp or damp" "Does such disgust in so many people? Paul from Oberlin College Dr. Thibodeau's mission is to find out, and the content he found is very interesting.

After investigating 2,500 people in a few years, Dr. Thibodeau found that 18% hated the word "wet" The hypothesis behind his negative reaction to the word boils down to three reasons: how it sounds, its connection to body function, and its becoming a widely disregarded word. He also finds most "wet" The haters are young women with higher education.

Because the word hate does not in the same way oppose “forced” or “happy” or even sexual words like “vaginal” or horny, “ Obviously not the "wet" sound makes people feel scared - it is because of its physical function. People who also hate the word respond similarly to words like "痰" and "vomiting." Does it make sense?

Dr. Xibodu also believes that “wet” hatred has a gradual component. As he said in an article by ThePsychReport, "If we don't have an instinct to escape vomiting and diarrhea, the disease will spread more easily."

Some people just hate the word because there are many people who do this This is completely related to the idea of ​​bodily functions "has an important cultural component," he added. "The symbols we use to communicate with each other may be contaminated and averse because of their association with bodily functions," he wrote.

If you have already read this, I don’t think that the avocado toast in the breakfast is bothering you, you may not be “wet”disgust. If you are upset, we are really sorry. No longer "wet" stories this year.

What do you think?

Do you hate the word "wet"? Do you agree with people's scientific reasons? So disgusted? What other words do you hate?