7. The Train Flosser
On a midday train, the person next to me started flossing their teeth, flinging bits of food everywhere. After that, they cleaned their ears with their pinky finger and wiped the wax on their pants. I was completely disgusted.
8. The Food Court Incident
At a crowded mall food court during the holidays, I saw a woman changing her baby’s diaper on a table. I told the staff, but they didn’t do anything. I couldn’t believe the lack of consideration.
9. The Hidden Stash
A homeless man arrived at the hospital with an abdominal abscess. As we cleaned the wound, we discovered he had been hiding his money inside the abscess to keep it safe. It was horrifying and unhygienic.
10. The Subway Gum Chewer
While on the subway, I saw a man pick something up from the floor and pop it into his mouth. It turned out to be a dirty, stepped-on piece of gum that had been stuck to the ground. I was completely stunned.
11. The Burger Nightmare
I was excited to eat my favorite burger combo at a fast food place, but as soon as I unwrapped it, a cockroach crawled out from under the bun. I had already taken a bite and instantly lost my appetite.
12. The Rainy Feet
On a rainy day, I saw a woman walking in flip-flops. Her feet had deep cracks, and with every step, water ran through them like tiny rivers. It was an unsettling sight.
These experiences remind us that unsettling moments happen all the time, and it’s comforting to know we’re not alone in facing the strange and disgusting.