[Emerald U.]

General Discussion Thread 02.08.2025​

Hello, dear GrayViners!

I'm incredibly grateful that I have fully recovered from my little midweek slump—and I hope you catch some of the giddy, upbeat energy I’m feeling this morning.

We decoded the word "ick" in our “What Would The Grandkids Say?” segment in today's newsletter. The younger generations use it to describe something that instantly turns them off or gives them a sense of secondhand embarrassment, discomfort, or disgust—often in a playful or exaggerated way. I'm curious… What’s an old-school ick that still gets you? Maybe it’s someone chewing gum loudly, cutting in line, or—gasp—talking during a movie!

I'm excited to read your answers—let’s keep it light and friendly!

If you have something else in mind, perhaps a book or movie recomendation, an interesting fact, or even something that’s bothering you—share it in the comments as well! Need advice? Just ask. This space was created just for you!

 

[kcrush]

People chewing with their mouth open, people clearing their throat

 

[sudy]

Ishy

 

[anna_welch]

I would say seeing older adults display affection, ie kissing ,hugging, or playful love emotions in front of them!

 

[SandyT]

Seeing someone wear the "old" gym clothes. 1960 stlye...icky

 

[bammie6]

A bologna sandwich on white buttered bread!

 

[splatcat]

Bubble gum underneath a table

 

[Donna54]

Chewing and talking with food in mouth...gross lol

 

[guyco1970]

Anytime your doctor says "You KNOW this happens as you get older and birthdays pass by!" That really ticks me off.

 

[Kathleen B]

I hate it when I am driving and the person in front of me doesn't use their turn signal!

 

[gingerjer]

Using foul language

 

[Mamaduck]

People not returning their grocery carts!

 

[Fnpmaf]

The smell of pea soup reminds me of my elementary school cafeteria. Double ick

 

[Emerald U.]

People chewing with their mouth open, people clearing their throat

People chewing with their mouth open is one mine, too!

 

[Emerald U.]

I would say seeing older adults display affection, ie kissing ,hugging, or playful love emotions in front of them!

Interesting! Personally, I don't mind seeing some affection displayed, but there's a certain point that it definitely becomes ick!

 

[Emerald U.]

A bologna sandwich on white buttered bread!

I've never heard of this ick before! It made me curious! Is is still an ick if the bread has been toasted?

 

[Emerald U.]

Bubble gum underneath a table

I HAVE TO AGREE

 

[Emerald U.]

Chewing and talking with food in mouth...gross lol

a very classic ick!

 

[Emerald U.]

I hate it when I am driving and the person in front of me doesn't use their turn signal!

I hear you. A little blinker action would go a long way.

 

[Emerald U.]

Using foul language

I'm with you on that. There are plenty of ways to express frustration without turning the air blue!