TikTok's Absurd "Ick List" Goes Viral, Sparking Laughter and Debate on Modern Dating

LONDON – A recent TikTok video by user @wyszkay, known as "guy with the list 🗒️", has ignited a widespread discussion about modern dating expectations and the concept of "icks." The video, which has garnered over 1.4 million views, begins with an interview where a woman states her biggest "ick" in a man is "when they're running for the bus," suggesting they should "just walk or get the next one." The video then transitions to a rapidly scrolling list, purportedly containing hundreds of "icks," ranging from the mundane to the utterly absurd. Entries include "don't smile," "don't breathe," "don't get cancer," and "don't be a man," among many others. Commenters reacted with a mix of amusement and exasperation. One user quipped, "Are yall allowed to do or be anything at this point? 😂😂😂" while another joked, "So basically my dog is only one I can date." A London-based commenter offered a practical perspective, stating, "The reason is because in London if you miss the bus the next one will be packed and the next one and the one after that." The video, uploaded from the UK, taps into a popular social media phenomenon where users share their personal "icks" – minor turn-offs that can disproportionately affect their attraction to someone. While satirical in nature, the video highlights the often-unrealistic and sometimes contradictory standards that are humorously (or seriously) applied in contemporary dating culture, prompting viewers to reflect on their own "ick" lists and dating deal-breakers.

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