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“What’s Something That’s Considered Normal That Creeps You Out Immediately?” (40 Answers)
As our society evolves, we realize that some things we considered normal didn’t necessarily mean they were right. At some point, women didn’t have any rights and people were kept as slaves, but eventually some people pointed out that we should change it and now these things are completely unacceptable even if they happen.
By that logic, there are things now we consider normal that we eventually won’t. Reddit users shared some of the things that society still doesn’t question but they find creepy and it might be that they are the only ones to think that, or it could be they are onto something.
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#1
When people document (video record or take a photo or write an article) themselves or other people when helping the impoverished, especially those videos of influencers on Youtube vlogging and ‘helping’ the homeless, showing their faces and stuff. BS and creepy for me. If you help, just help, no need to let others know.
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#3
Dress coding kindergarteners
Who looks at a 5 year old in a tank top and thinks sexual thoughts to the point the 5 year old has to change?!?!?! F*****g gross.
#4
Telling young girls to cover up when male family members are visiting. That has never say right with me
#7
Telling little kids(like 2-10), "aw is that your little girlfriend/boyfriend?". Like a hard stop, no. Creepy and disgusting. No matter the context.
#8
I’ve had male teachers and staff call me “good girl” after doing a task for them. Apparently this is a way some men say Thankyou to girls. And its f*****g weird and creepy everytime. A simple thanks would suffice.
#10
People talking about Jesus Christ like they just ran into him at the store.
#11
People making instagrams for their babies and making captions as if the baby were writing it
#12
When you’re chillin’ with your cat or dog at night with no one else home and they suddenly alert and look super-alarmed like they heard something.
TheAquarius1978 2 years ago
Yea, mine did this a few days a go, they where playing and sudently they just stopped and started looking at a wall almost like in transe, creeped the c**p out of me.
#13
People standing next to or behind you when they can just wait or give you a bit more space. I hate going to airports or any other public line and trying to leave space in front of me and the person behind me just shuffles closer trying to get me to move. Trust me, you pushing me to move forwards isn’t going to make the line move any faster. It just makes it more congested and it’s weird imo
#14
Every company creating an ecosystem requiring my home address and credit card and my birthday just to listen to some music or use some software. Not a shred of my identity is unsold at this point.
#15
I think it's weird that most couches don't come with washable cushion covers. Everyone finds that normal, but they would think it's weird if someone just slept on a bare mattress without ever putting a sheet on it. When in reality it's exactly the same thing. I bought a couch with cushion covers you can take off and put in the washing machine for that reason.
#16
"what no hug?" When saying goodbye to a person I'd never shown interest in touching
#17
Asking a couple when they plan on getting pregnant, or a couple’s unsolicited sharing they are trying to get pregnant. I feel gross every time.
Deborah Harris2 2 years ago
There's nothing wrong with someone telling you they are trying for a baby. I'm not the type of person who asks people if they are trying to get pregnant either.
#18
The whole "we're all family here" at the workplace. It's like some weird brainwashing to get you to enjoy your job more than you should. Like, no, you're not my family. I'm here to do work and get paid, and that's the only reason I'm here.
#19
Family channels. Imagine having to live your entire life on camera, with little to no privacy without being able to consent for it. Also to my knowledge there are no current laws that protect child influencers income like child actors have. If your content can’t exist without your child, it’s their job not yours.
#20
Open door policies in families. My in-laws just walk in whenever they want and I hate it.
Con O Cuinn 2 years ago
If only there was some kind of device that could prevent this. Like some kind of contraption which prevented doors from opening. Someone should invent something like that
#21
Employers rewarding us with 8 hour staff retreat at work where we are expected to share personal info with each other all day. Staff bonding.
Deborah Harris2 2 years ago
I hated the staff bonding days, I purposely got myself killed on a paintball day out so I could spend the rest of the day in the canteen/rest room on site :)
#23
The various poses from Instagram models. It's so cringy it actually creeps me out. Especially when their eyes are slightly squinted and their mouth is half open like it's some sort of seductive sexy thing but it's just way off.
#24
When people come to your door and knock or ring the bell and then peer in the window.
#25
When people talk with food in their mouth, just chew and talk after, you can barely understand them.
Bethan Coleman 2 years ago
Unless you are going to tell me I am about to d1e, there is nothing so important that it can't wait for you to finish your mouthful.
#27
My dad used to walk with his fingers around the back of my neck when we were in public. He could bever understand why I squirmed away from that and batted his hand away. It just felt like a power thing, it made me feel small and vulnerable. I see it occasionally in public with guys and their girlfriends and dads with their kids and I always get goosebumps from remembering what that feels like.
#28
Instagram accounts with nothing but selfies. Hundreds and hundreds of selfies.... It totally creeps me out.
Frando Bone 2 years ago
self-centered people have no other outlet unfortunately "me me me!!! Look at me!!! I'm eating! I'm walking! I'm twirling for no reason at all!" just go away
#29
Dark water... the ocean; a river; lake; even a swimming pool - if I can't see through the water, it's terrifying!
edit: I meant **can't** see through it - not can see through it!! I was getting a bit panicky thinking about that dark water as I wrote this!
Deborah Harris2 2 years ago
This is my phobia, I almost blacked out in the cinemas watching Titanic ..seriously :(
#30
Whisper ASMR. I can't f*****g stand it, it makes me gag and makes my skin crawl. Complete sensory hell.
#32
Tiktokers in the wild... Y'all just look so weird doing them
#33
When people refer to kids/babies as “flirting” when they are just being playful.
#35
Prolonged eye contact. And by prolonged, I mean more than 10 seconds.
#36
Advertising. Especially target advertising. The constant attempt to manipulate you psychologically to make you believe you need something that’s only a want. Creepy af.
BananaStrings 2 years ago
Along similar lines, high-end clothing and accessories with huge brand logos on display. You want me to pay $$$ for advertising your company? You should be paying me, like car wraps.
#37
The apparent competition to appear to be the busiest person with the most stuff crammed in.
#38
"Live Photos" on iPhones. I'm looking at someone's photos on their iPhone and these things move for a split second and it creeps me out. I know I'm a fuddy duddy but I really like photos to not move.
#39
People who knock on my door.
#40
There's this sales technique called "mirroring" where the sales person mimics the body language of the customer to gain rapport. I think a lot of people also do it subconsciously to some extent. Anyway this really creeps me out.
What do you think ?
Nathaniel 2 years ago
There is a troll about on this page, needlessly downvoting people. Friendly reminder: downvotes are NOT dislike buttons. Downvoting a comment just because you don't agree = not cool. If a comment gets downvoted, its author will get banned from the site.
Memere 2 years ago (edited)
I thought if you get 10 downvotes on a comment, you get suspended from commenting for 24 hours, and then if you consistently get lots of downvotes, you get banned. Could be a misunderstanding on my part, but also the BP rules may have changed. But yeah, I mostly downvote the scammers with their "earn thousands of dollars" webscams, and a few nasty trolls when I can. I'm not going to downvote random comments that I don't agree with or like.
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BonnyDK 2 years ago
Having a dog lick you. Especially on your face or mouth for an extended period of time.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
yes it makes me want to vomit. Just proof that this is not popular everywhere. https://www.reddit.com/r/aznidentity/comments/6x4cpq/discussion_why_do_white_people_like_to_kiss_their/
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Blue Faerie 2 years ago
I always add handshaking to this list. We just had a pandemic (I mean, we basically still do have one) and lots of people don't even wash their hands after they use the bathroom. Handshaking is gross but you look weird or rude if you decline shaking someone's hand.
Nathaniel 2 years ago
There is a troll about on this page, needlessly downvoting people. Friendly reminder: downvotes are NOT dislike buttons. Downvoting a comment just because you don't agree = not cool. If a comment gets downvoted, its author will get banned from the site.
Memere 2 years ago (edited)
I thought if you get 10 downvotes on a comment, you get suspended from commenting for 24 hours, and then if you consistently get lots of downvotes, you get banned. Could be a misunderstanding on my part, but also the BP rules may have changed. But yeah, I mostly downvote the scammers with their "earn thousands of dollars" webscams, and a few nasty trolls when I can. I'm not going to downvote random comments that I don't agree with or like.
Load More Replies... BonnyDK 2 years ago
Having a dog lick you. Especially on your face or mouth for an extended period of time.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
yes it makes me want to vomit. Just proof that this is not popular everywhere. https://www.reddit.com/r/aznidentity/comments/6x4cpq/discussion_why_do_white_people_like_to_kiss_their/
Load More Replies... Blue Faerie 2 years ago
I always add handshaking to this list. We just had a pandemic (I mean, we basically still do have one) and lots of people don't even wash their hands after they use the bathroom. Handshaking is gross but you look weird or rude if you decline shaking someone's hand.
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