What is the worst smell that you have ever had the pleasure of experiencing?

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   Relationshipcposted 10 years ago

   What is the worst smell that you have ever had the pleasure of experiencing?
   
   And, if you want, share how it made you feel. 
   
   

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   JThomp42posted 10 years ago

   Human flesh. It is a part of war. Enuf said.

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   kallini2010posted 10 years ago

   I think there are way too many absolutely disgusting smells that can make you vomit, on which you can choke and die.  The reason we are so sensitive to smell versus anything any other sensory signals is that the olfactory signals go straight to your brain.  I don't know how to explain this, but you can look up this info.
   
   I used to detest chloride (highly concentrated) that was used in Russian "toilets" - this smell was not only aggressive on your nose, but you'll experience the "cutting" pain in your eyes, as if you are losing your eyesight, something you really need being in those "toilet rooms". Consider yourself lucky you've never seen them.
   
   Fish smell, wound smell, corpse... Chemical smells, rotten eggs.  Strong perfume that causes immediate headache.
   
   Besides, if you have migraines, even non-offensive smells can make you vomit as well, which is especially painful if you did not eat anything.
   
   But, honestly, I don't keep track of the offensive smells.
   
   I'd rather smell coffee right out the jar and lilacs.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I have experienced migraines, so I know exactly what you are talking about. I have also smelled rotting wounds, and it is enough to fill up a house with a nauseating smell. I agree, I would rather smell something nice like that! lol

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      kallini2010posted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Now that someone mentioned rotting garbage - Toronto City Workers went on strike in the middle of July (the hottest month) and they just did not pick up garbage or some stuff was just piling in one of the parks downtown.  That was uncalled for!!!

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   duffsmomposted 10 years ago

   There are many that come to mind and made me want to hurl.  The worst for me is probably decaying flesh (animal-haven't experienced human) but it is the most pungent, lingering, horrid smell.  Unforgettable.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      I've worked at a few hospitals, so I know this smell well. Agreed.

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      jonnycomelatelyposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, a person had lymphatic problems in the lower legs, everything was weeping and sloughing, going rotten, swollen, the size of tree trunks, ugly.   The smell made me almost reach!

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   bethperryposted 10 years ago

   Oh gosh, so many to choose from! But the one that made me most sick is the smell of fresh tar. But then again I am allergic to tar, so I'm sure this had something to do with my reaction.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      See, I like the smell of fresh tar. That's interesting. I'm sure some people, without allergies to it, don't like it either.

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   Justsilvieposted 10 years ago

   A dead body laying in a warm apartment for days and a pork Processing plant near where I lived.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Wow! I can imagine enough to actually gag.

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   FatFreddysCatposted 10 years ago

   Many summers ago a groundhog died underneath the tool shed in our backyard, and obviously we didn't know about it till he'd been fermenting under there for a while and started to stink up the yard.
   My Dad and I had to go into the shed and start pulling up the plywood floor boards to find the late Mr. Groundhog, and when we finally uncovered him in all of his maggot infested glory, we both had to run outside and lose our lunch.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Ewwww...What else can I say...

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   EJ Lambertposted 10 years ago

   A two-day old bout of diarreah left in a bar toilet that had no air circulation.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      OMG! Yep, I could imagine that would be my top to if I had smelled that. *gag*

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   chef-de-jourposted 10 years ago

   Here's a quick list :
   
   1. Bloated old dead sheep left lying around in the hills, stumbled across on a summer's walk.
   2. Festering wound on a maggotty stray cat which I rescued and had put to sleep pronto by a vet.
   3. Unemptied food scrap bin from a closed restaurant, summer's night walking home to heotel (on a romantic holiday.)
   4. Old Limberger cheese - a dutch speciality. We bought some to eat on a picnic but had to throw it into the woods as soon as we opened the sealed pack. Slimy, yellowing stink laden mass of pong.

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      Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, I wonder what is next for you.

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    SoundNFuryposted 10 years ago

    Dead bodies.  I had to visit a morgue as punishment for a DUI offense.  It is definitely a uniquely unpleasant and unmistakable stench.

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       Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Interesting punishment - and memorable to say the least. I think that is a great way to convert people from drinking while driving...make them face the unpleasant stench of death. Thanks for sharing.

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    Codebreakposted 10 years ago

    Skunk smell.  I am hypersensetive to smells. I can be very hungry start cooking and by the end I'm so nauseated I can't eat.

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       Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I looked it up - I think being hypersensitive to smells is called hyperosmia. I know that if I go into a fish restaurant my appetite disappears immediately, so I kind of have an idea of what you mean.

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    BChild75posted 10 years ago

    Sour milk is one very foul smell I don't wish to encounter!!

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       Relationshipcposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       Yep, that's a bad one!

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