Why Do My Feet Smell So Terrible?

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The discussion revolves around the topic of foot odor, with participants sharing personal experiences and remedies. There are humorous exchanges about the smelliness of feet and the idea of locking up individuals with foot odor to see who survives. Suggestions for managing foot odor include wearing breathable shoes, cotton socks, and using foot powders or antiperspirants. The conversation touches on the causes of foot odor, such as bacterial growth in warm, moist environments, and mentions dietary factors like potassium deficiency. Some participants express their dislike for feet in general, while others argue that clean feet should not be considered gross. The dialogue also briefly veers into the realm of foot fetishes, with mixed reactions to the topic. Overall, the thread combines humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice on foot hygiene.
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Gale17 said:
hmmmmm... point taken... smelly dirty feet definately gross though

Well, as I said, I think smelly dirty feet are gross by virtue of being smelly and dirty, not by virtue of being feet. Any body part that is smelly and dirty I find to be gross (although, even in this case, the mouth is the dirtiest part of the human body, yet most people have no aversion to kissing). Feet that are clean I do not find to be gross, unless they're fat or ugly or something else, but again, they are not gross simply by virtue of being feet.

I can see that not everyone agrees with me. There are plenty of people out there who seem to feel that feet are just inherently gross. Baffles me, but whatever.
 
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These feet are not dirty but I still find them gross
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loseyourname said:
I can see that not everyone agrees with me. There are plenty of people out there who seem to feel that feet are just inherently gross. Baffles me, but whatever.

Yeah, I don't understand that either. As long as they are washed and odor-free, I see nothing any more icky about a foot than a hand or any other part of the body for that matter.
 

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