Summary
Overview
Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia dive into the phenomenon of 'icks' - those sudden turn-offs that can kill attraction in relationships. They explore common icks for both men and women, debate whether people take them too seriously, and discuss the crucial difference between superficial icks and fundamental relationship issues. The conversation is filled with humor, personal examples, and practical insights about modern dating.
What Are Icks and Why Do They Matter
The hosts introduce the concept of icks as sudden turn-offs that kill attraction, noting how the term has become popularized in modern dating culture. They discuss how icks didn't have a name when they were dating but have always existed. The conversation touches on the viral 'Guy with the Ick List' account and explores whether icks should be taken seriously or viewed as humorous observations.
- An ick is defined as a sudden turn-off that instantly kills attraction, though these aren't always rational
- Radhi shares that she's felt icks her whole life, even though the term is relatively new
- The topic came up during a car ride from a Drake concert with Radhi's cousins
- One cousin's ick was when her husband uses an indicator in the car because it doesn't feel masculine enough
" Icks doesn't mean that you don't love someone. Icks just means you're like oh maybe you know don't do that around me. "
" I think icks should be seen as more of a funny thing not something that actually puts them off their partner. "
Hilarious Icks from the Guy with the Ick List
The hosts read through entertaining icks from the popular 'Guy with the Ick List' account, showcasing absurd turn-offs like someone running after a receipt in the wind, holding a limp umbrella, or struggling to get out of a beanbag chair. These examples demonstrate how ridiculous and arbitrary some icks can be, highlighting the humor in modern dating culture.
- Running after a receipt that's blown away in the wind is considered icky
- When someone holds a limp umbrella in strong wind or runs with a bouncing backpack
- Taking 12 seconds to get out of a beanbag chair
- When people have allergies or grab the car handle when scared
- Wearing no-show 'thong socks' is a major ick
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