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Can’t face another mouthful of chicken? You’re probably coming down with the ick
One minute you can’t get enough southern fried drumsticks or peri-peri wings, the next it all tastes foul. Here’s how a psychologist explains it
TL;DR
- The 'chicken ick' is a new phenomenon where people suddenly feel disgusted by chicken.
- It has gone viral on TikTok and is a recognized thing, according to psychologist Dr. Lorenzo Stafford.
- Causes include noticing a different taste, smell, or appearance, emotional contagion from others, or being influenced by unappetizing food content seen beforehand.
- To overcome the ick, trying different chicken recipes or having someone else cook it are suggested solutions.