The title of this article intrigued me, as I wondered if there are universally annoying sounds such as “nails on a chalkboard” (does anyone still have chalkboards? Does this reference mean anything to a younger generation?) — or if it is more subjective.
My list would have to include:
- A screaming child, especially in a public place or an airplane
- The sound of someone chewing loudly, esp. if there’s gum involved
- A dental drill
- The screech of a train pulling into the station
- Donald Trump’s voice (hopefully, we will not hear it much longer)
- Nervous clicking, tapping, etc. of long, fake nails. Even without the chalkboard.
The common denominators being Loud/Repetitive/Incessant/Harsh.
The author posits that the pandemic has made things worse, as being cooped up for weeks/months on end is bound to lower our collective tolerance. Odds are, your neighbor banging pots and pans might be (slightly) more tolerable if you weren’t forced to hear it day in, day out.
What drives YOU bonkers??
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The car making a noise that it didn’t make before.
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Oh, good one!!
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I agree with all of yours, though the dentist drill is probably more about fear for me than annoyance. The only one I can add is hopefully a temporary one: the periodic sound of a toilet filling up because its parts need changing (again!). – Marty
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Good point, Marty — I’m sure it is more fear-related for me, too. And yes, that gurgling toilet sound is both annoying and worrying. Alisa
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My Father & I both have this:
Misophonia is a disorder in which certain sounds trigger emotional or physiological responses that some might perceive as unreasonable given the circumstance. Those who have misophonia might describe it as when a sound “drives you crazy.” Their reactions can range from anger and annoyance to panic and the need to flee.
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So interesting, Linda! Is there anything in particular that triggers this, or does it occur more randomly?
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Nice blog
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Thank you so much!
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