[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 10.30.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Okay, we’ve all heard this one before—the kind of question that sounds simple until you actually try to answer it. It’s sparked kitchen-table debates, classroom arguments, and probably a few good laughs over the years.

So, let’s settle it once and for all (or at least have some fun trying)!

Is water actually wet?

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Now, my take? Scientifically speaking—no. Water makes other things wet, but it isn’t “wet” itself.

For something to be wet, it needs to have water on it… and water can’t exactly stick to itself the same way it does to your skin or clothes.

So what do you think—is water wet, or is that just slippery science talk?

Let's have a fun and meaningful discussion below!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[lavender3]

I agree, the first thing I thought about was to be wet it needed to "absorb" the water. Water doesn't do this.

 

[Hazeleyes]

Water is not wet but makes things wet.

 

[Gayle B.]

No, water is not wet. It can make other things wet. If it sticks to something the other thing will get wet.

 

[Arkie]

No not wet makes any thing wet that it comes in contact with.

 

[TriciaR]

I agree, the first thing I thought about was to be wet it needed to "absorb" the water. Water doesn't do this.

Thanks for sharing that @lavender3 — that’s a really interesting way to look at it! You make a great point about absorption being key to something being “wet.” Do you think that means only solid materials can truly be wet, then?

 

[TriciaR]

Water is not wet but makes things wet.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts @Hazeleyes ! I like how you put that — water makes things wet but isn’t wet itself. Do you agree with people who say water is wet, though?

 

[TriciaR]

No, water is not wet. It can make other things wet. If it sticks to something the other thing will get wet.

Thanks for sharing that @Gayle B. ! You explained it really clearly — water itself isn’t wet, but it makes things wet when it touches them. Do you think that’s why this question always gets people debating?

 

[TriciaR]

No not wet makes any thing wet that it comes in contact with.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts @Arkie ! You’re right — water itself isn’t wet, but it makes other things wet when it touches them. Do you think that’s what makes this question so fun to talk about?

 

[Hazeleyes]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts @Hazeleyes ! I like how you put that — water makes things wet but isn’t wet itself. Do you agree with people who say water is wet, though?

No I do not agree with people who perceive that water is wet as it is not.