Have you ever looked at something truly disgusting and then looked again?

Why people ask this

This question works because the yes-or-no split always surprises the room — someone answers in a way nobody expected, and the conversation starts from there. Gross questions earn their place because the laughter they trigger is louder than almost any other category — horror and humour share more wiring than people think. Questions like this one get played across every kind of group on have.you — couples on a first date, coworkers at team events, friends on long drives. Each setting produces a different answer, which is part of why Have You Ever has stayed in circulation long after most party games get retired.

What do players say?

90%

of players said Yes
10 responses

Based on 10 answers so far, 90% of players say yes — making this one of the most common experiences players own up to.

Discussion starters

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→ What bodily function story do you swear is true?

Sometimes, our curiosity gets the better of us, especially when we stare at something gross and then find ourselves unable to look away. This question uncovers your reactions and the moments you can't forget. For more funny moments, explore funny and embarrassing questions.

What This Question Really Asks

This question delves into your reactions to the revolting or bizarre and tests your curiosity and ability to look away. It’s about the moments that make you hesitate, yet you can't stop. Whether you:

Find yourself staring at a gross thing in fascination
Wonder why you can't look away despite feeling disgusted
Recall a time you kept examining something disgusting out of curiosity
Realize how human curiosity often overrides disgust, like when inspecting a messy injury or strange food
Reflect on how your reactions reveal your attitude towards gross or weird stuff, as seen in other question categories

How to Use This Question

Setting	Tone	Best for	Tip
Friends game night	Playful and surprising	Breaking the ice and sharing gross stories	Encourage honesty to get genuine reactions — use the group decider if needed
First date	Humorous but light-hearted	Creating fun, memorable conversations	Keep it casual and avoid too graphic details, visit how to play for tips
Team meeting	Engaging and lively	Building rapport with colleagues	Use in a relaxed setting to encourage openness directly on custom questions
Family dinner	Humorous but appropriate	Getting everyone laughing and sharing stories	Be mindful of age groups and choose questions wisely
Party	Bold and fun	Getting reactions and sparking hilarious stories	Pair with other gross or weird questions to keep the energy high

When You Say "Yes"

You’re genuinely curious about disgusting things in the world.
You’ve caught yourself staring longer than you planned at something gross, then felt awkward about it.
You're willing to admit to your friends that you've examined something truly horrible or bizarre.
You often find yourself inspecting food or objects that others wouldn't dare look at twice.
They say curiosity killed the cat, but it also makes for fascinating stories — explore more classic questions for similar revelations.

When You Say "No"

It's completely fine if you prefer to avoid gross topics. You might:

Turn away from disgusting sights in real life
Be squeamish about creepy or revolting visuals
Not enjoy discussing gross stuff with others

Best Follow-Up Questions

What’s the grossest thing you’ve ever seen in real life?
Have you ever been surprised by how fascinated you were with something disgusting?
Would you rather see something gross or something beautiful?
Do you think curiosity outweighs disgust in your personality?
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve examined up close?

For more ideas on how to keep the conversation flowing, check out other question categories and tools like the icebreaker generator.