“I’d Rather Eat Glass”: Person Never Wants To Visit Friend’s Absolutely Shabby House Thanks To Kids

There’s a special kind of horror that comes with stepping into a house so messy it could double as a crime scene. Sure, some people live by the “organized chaos” philosophy, but at what point does that turn into “biohazard”? While some folks swear a little clutter adds character, others walk into certain homes and immediately start questioning their life choices.

That’s exactly what one Redditor experienced when they visited their friend’s “house of horrors,” except instead of a little mess, they walked into a squalor apocalypse.

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Visiting friends is a lot of fun, but not when their house makes you check when you had your last tetanus shot

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One netizen visits their friends but regrets it as their house is messy, dirty and their chaotic kids make them uncomfortable

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The poster visited their friends with their partner while on vacation but was met with a filthy and disgusting place, making their stay incredibly uncomfortable

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On top of the mess and dirt, the couple’s unruly child has no boundaries, spitting, touching food and constantly screaming

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“I’d rather eat glass”: the poster is so disgusted by their friend’s home saying they will not be visiting them again

The OP (original poster) visited some friends, with their partner, but instantly regretted their choices the moment they stepped foot in their filthy house. According to the OP, this wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill “oops, we didn’t have time to tidy up” situation. No, this was next-level filth. We’re talking food-encrusted floors, mystery stains on every surface, and enough plastic junk to start a small landfill. Okay, ew!

By the time they left, their socks were covered in a mix of unidentifiable food crumbs and despair. But wait, it gets worse. The couple’s eldest kid, a chaotic 5-year-old, apparently had never met a boundary in his life. This pint-sized tornado of destruction stomped on guests’ feet for fun, screamed over every conversation like a malfunctioning car alarm, and treated communal food like his personal finger-painting station.

Oh, and the cherry on top? He still gnawed on his toys before spitting them into his hand like a baby bird performing the world’s grossest magic trick. And what did the parents do about all this? Absolutely nothing. Nada. Zilch. Just blissful, willful ignorance.

Our OP, who had no escape route at the time, endured what they described as a waking nightmare, saying that even eating glass sounds more tempting than visiting again. If that’s not the sign of a truly unbearable experience, I don’t know what is.

But why do some parents let their houses become full-fledged biohazard zones? Well, exhaustion plays a huge role. Many parents, especially those with young kids, feel overwhelmed. Cleaning often falls to the bottom of the priority list when you’re dealing with tantrums, sleepless nights, and trying to maintain your sanity.

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Parenting is hard, and some child-free folks can’t understand the struggles. It’s easy to side-eye a tantrum-throwing toddler in a grocery store and think, “My kid would never,” but the reality is, kids are tiny agents of chaos with zero regard for social norms, so judging parents for how clean their home is not really fair, now is it?

But why do people judge others? Well, judgment is often a reflection of our own insecurities. We project our fears, values, or societal expectations onto others, making snap assessments based on what we believe is “normal” or “right.” It’s also a survival mechanism—our brains love to categorize people quickly to determine if they’re a threat, competition, or ally.

And, if we’re being, sometimes we judge just because it’s entertaining. The key is recognizing when judgment turns into unnecessary negativity and learning to check your own biases before going full Judge Judy on your friends. But when you start dreading even a simple visit, it might be time to re-evaluate your friendship.

Because friendships are supposed to be fun, supportive, and, you know, not soul-draining. If you find yourself dodging their calls, feeling anxious about hanging out, or constantly making excuses to avoid them, it might be time to cut the cord and end the friendship.

Friendships should add to your life, not make you question your sanity. In other words, if you’d rather eat a leather jacket piece by piece than endure another visit, it might just be time to let your partner brave the chaos solo.

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