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Trypophobia Warning: 50 Unsettling Pics You Won’t Be Able To Unsee (New Pics)
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Trypophobia Warning: 50 Unsettling Pics You Won’t Be Able To Unsee (New Pics)

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Ever stumbled across a close-up image of an octopus tentacle and felt a sudden wave of disgust wash over you? If you answered "yes," then you, my friend, might just have trypophobia. "Try what?" you say...
Try this: out of curiosity, see how far down this page you can scroll without your skin crawling. If you feel the need to look away, or the urge to throw up, there's a good chance trypophobia (trip-uh-FOE-bee-uh) is at play. It's an oddly specific, stomach-churning fear of clusters of small holes or bumps. While many people see honeycombs, bubble wrap, or even coral, Trypophobes see their worst nightmare - a gateway to hell.
There's an entire online community dedicated to sharing and discussing content related to trypophobia. A digital support group, if you will. The r/trypophobia page has around 14,000 weekly visitors. All there to confront their fears in the most in-your-face way possible.
Bored Panda has put together a list of the best images from the community. Don't forget to upvote the ones that made you want to crawl into a hole and hide.

#1 Acorn Woodpecker's Autumn Hoard For Winter

Acorn Woodpecker's Autumn Hoard For Winter
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#2 A Water Lily After Shedding Its Petals

A Water Lily After Shedding Its Petals
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#3 Anyone Know What These Monstrosities Are Called?🤮🤮🤮

Anyone Know What These Monstrosities Are Called?🤮🤮🤮
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#4 Advancements In Science, But At What Cost??

Advancements In Science, But At What Cost??
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#5 This Danged Dude

This Danged Dude
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#6 Brazilian Grape Tree Gets Me Every Time

Brazilian Grape Tree Gets Me Every Time
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#7 Organised Eggs I Found On A Chilli

Organised Eggs I Found On A Chilli
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#8 Ungodly Stingless Bees

Ungodly Stingless Bees
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#9 A Bit Of Lichen On A Stick I Found

A Bit Of Lichen On A Stick I Found
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20points

#10 I Met An Octopus

I Met An Octopus
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#11 Hodgehegg With Ticks Set Me Off

Hodgehegg With Ticks Set Me Off
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19points

#12 So Some Bees Decided To Make A Hive In Between The Window And The Shutters

So Some Bees Decided To Make A Hive In Between The Window And The Shutters
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#13 The Artwork In My Parent’s Cabin On A Cruise Ship

The Artwork In My Parent’s Cabin On A Cruise Ship
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#14 Chocolate Covered Strawberry Without The Strawberry, Inside View

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Without The Strawberry, Inside View
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#15 This Coral 🪸

This Coral 🪸
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#16 Empty Wild Bee Hive

Empty Wild Bee Hive
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#17 Neanderthal Covered In Calcite

Neanderthal Covered In Calcite
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#18 Lion Tongue

Lion Tongue
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#19 This Fish In My Biology Book

This Fish In My Biology Book
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#20 Some Skin Peeled Off My Tongue

Some Skin Peeled Off My Tongue
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16points
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