[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.