This sponge has holes. Some find that truly disgusting
Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Imagine you’re scrolling through TikTok and come across an image of a lotus seed pod or sponge. You might not think much about it, but some people instantly feel sick. Their skin crawls, they feel nauseous, disgusted or very uncomfortable, and quickly swipe away. The object is harmless. So why does it trigger such a strong reaction? This reaction is known as trypophobia, an aversion to clusters of holes or circular patterns. About one in six people have at least some…
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