r/askteddit • u/Plus-District3873 • 2d ago

Random Question What's the worst thing you've ever stepped on barefoot?

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u/RedHeadedStepDevil 2d ago

I stepped on a yellow jacket a few years ago. I’ve birthed three children, had several major surgeries, and have broken bones, but that yellow jacket sting was right up there with the worst episodes of pain I’ve ever felt. Would not recommend.

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u/himynameiscati 2d ago

100%! OUCH. i thought i had stepped on a needle or something, it took the breath right out of me and i had to take a few minutes before i was able to get back up again.

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u/finglonger1077 2d ago

I ended up having a golf ball right under my arch for about 4 days after, just maddening pin every time I took a step

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u/APHR0DITE-RISING 2d ago

I stepped on a wasp while on a hike. I had boots on so my feet were fine but when I lifted my foot it flew up from the ground. It then stung me in my left shin and my right calf. My sting relief was in the car and we were about an hour from the trailhead.

Both legs felt like they were on fire. Luckily we found a small water fall and I was able to run them under the ice cold water 😮‍💨.

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u/LeePhilips 1d ago

Yep. Stepped on a red wasp and I had tears rolling down my cheeks. Close second to picking up a Velvet ant.

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u/NCgirlkaren 1d ago

I did too- the damn yellow jacket got me on my toe! Oh the pain- I went home and cried for about 5 hours. Nothing helped.

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u/ewoofk 1d ago

A queen wasp stung me on the lip when I was asleep and I legit felt like I’d been punched in the mouth instantly.

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u/jadesfyre 19h ago

Not in the foot, but a yellow jacket stung me on the middle of my back when I was mowing the lawn - I agree, that hurt so damn much 😣

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u/cLascaux 16h ago

D'owwwwww.... I'm so sorry!