Nothing kills the vibe on a first (or third) date like discovering that the person across from you, who had seemed so full of potential, chews with his mouth open or wears sunglasses indoors or has his ex’s initials tattooed on his bicep. Cue “the ick.” The term, which is used liberally on social-media platforms like TikTok and among reality TV contestants, describes an abrupt feeling of disgust about someone you were previously attracted to, usually during the early stages of dating. Sandra Rosenberg unpacks the scientific reason we get "the ick" while listeners share what their icks are. 

Nothing kills the vibe on a first (or third) date like discovering that the person across from you, who had seemed so full of potential, chews with his mouth open or wears sunglasses indoors or has his ex&rsquo;s initials tattooed on his bicep.&nbsp;Cue &ldquo;the ick.&rdquo; The term, which is used liberally on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/channel/the-ick">social-media platforms like TikTok</a>&nbsp;and among&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@socialmedia_tv_comentary/video/7328091459767291168">reality TV contestants</a>, describes an abrupt feeling of disgust about someone you were previously attracted to, usually during the early stages of dating. Sandra Rosenberg unpacks the scientific reason we get "the ick" while listeners share what their icks are.&nbsp;

Leigh-Anne hosts the The Morning Show, Monday to Friday on Good Hope FM

Leigh-Anne Williams

The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations.

Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams

News & Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg

Producer: Delucia Daniels

The Morning Show is all about bringing you the latest and the greatest in entertainment, information and the best music to keep you going in the office, at home or on your mid-morning drives. show aims to empower, educate, inform and entertain. Hosted by the sensational Leigh-Anne Williams, this all-female show aims to empower, educate, inform and tackle important issues relating to women and men’s health, managing finances, gender inequality and the promoting and uplifting of women empowerment. They pride themselves on delivering high quality and engaging content, something that any client can leverage to boost the distribution of their brand’s message. They will go out of their way to surpass expectations.
Presenter: Leigh-Anne Williams
News &amp; Traffic: Sandra Rosenberg
Producer: Delucia Daniels