New Scientist

Chewing sounds are less annoying if you think they come from an animal

People who are annoyed by the sound of chewing are less likely to be vexed if they think it is made by an animal or other non-human source, rather than a person. “I think most people can relate to ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

When you can’t stand the sound of chewing (or crunching, or sniffling, or clicking)

I’m a fairly calm person, but one thing that launches me into a fit of rage is the sound of my husband chewing. I can’t say whether his chewing differs in a demonstrable way from other people’s ...
Texarkana Gazette

When you can't stand the sound of chewing (or crunching or sniffling)

I'm a fairly calm person, but one thing that launches me into a fit of rage is the sound of my husband chewing. I can't say whether his chewing differs in a demonstrable way from other people's ...
The New York Times

When You Can’t Stand the Sound of Chewing (or Crunching, or Sniffling)

Misophonia, a little-known syndrome, is characterized by strong negative emotional reactions to certain sounds or visual cues. By Melinda Wenner Moyer I’m a fairly calm person, but one thing that ...