There’s this video making the rounds on social media featuring a couple of guys munching loudly in a college library, clearly aiming to annoy everyone around them. They start with crunching potato chips, then move on to devouring watermelon and chomping on heads of lettuce, complete with all the burps and slurps you can imagine from the worst roommate ever. The noise is outrageous, and believe it or not, there’s actually a term for that feeling you get when someone’s chewing drives you up the wall.
According to Mental Floss, that bubbling frustration you feel at obnoxious gum-smacking or lip-smacking is known as misophonia, which translates to “hatred of sound.” It often refers to specific human noises, particularly those related to eating. These sounds can trigger extreme distress and anger, causing some folks to lash out verbally or even physically. So if you find yourself wanting to punch this guy in the face after watching the video, you might just have misophonia.
For me, watching this video feels like looking back in time. Back in my college days, I probably would have pulled a similar stunt. I might even have done it without remembering — we just didn’t have smartphones to capture those moments. And honestly, I’m grateful there’s no digital evidence of my obnoxious behavior in quiet places.
If you’re anything like me, you watch this and imagine swatting that head of lettuce out of his mouth, fantasizing about how satisfying it would be — kind of like catching someone vandalizing your car. But deep down, you know that’s exactly what these guys want. They thrive on getting a reaction, whether it’s someone yelling or screaming in frustration. And that’s the maddening part; no matter how you react, they win, at least for that moment.
This video has racked up millions of views, and while it’s undeniably irritating, it also feels relatable. It serves as a reminder of that immature, attention-seeking phase I went through in my 20s, bolstered by a confidence that overshadowed my antics.
As wild as it sounds, this guy will probably grow up, get married, and start a family. Someone will find him charming, until he does something annoying in front of his partner, who will eventually set him straight. He’ll be told to grow up and stop being embarrassing, and after enough of those moments, he’ll start to feel a little shame.
I know this transformation well. I’ve been married for nearly 13 years, tying the knot at 22. In those early years, I was immature, still cracking up at fart jokes and causing scenes in public. But realizing that my antics embarrassed my wife made me reconsider my behavior. I learned to take a step back and think, “Maybe I shouldn’t do that; it might embarrass her.”
That’s why this video irritates me so much — it’s a mirror reflecting my younger self. Watching it makes me wish I could go back and give my past self a reality check. I’m embarrassed by some of those antics, and I can’t help but wonder if, a decade from now, this guy will look back and feel the same way.
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In summary, this video serves as a reminder of the ridiculous antics we all engage in during our youth and the growth that often follows. It reflects the journey from immaturity to self-awareness, and perhaps it’s a good lesson for us all.