Why do some people think gasoline smells good?

Answer 1

you guys are dumb.

the question is why does one like the "SMELL" of gasoline.

it was not "why do people like sniffing" or "inhaling" or what not.

and while you might think that liking the smell implies liking inhaling, or sniffing, the question is about a descriptive preference, not a process.

some thoughts:
"[The view that] odor preferences are learned, is more substantially corroborated by both research and scientific theory. In short, this view states that we learn to like and dislike various odors based on the emotional associations we make upon initial encounter with them. This preference formation begins extremely early in human development – and aspects of both human developmental and evolutionary theory indicate that odor preferences are largely the result of learned responses.

Emotional associative learning also explains why various differences exist between individuals’ odor preferences. Culturally based preferences are one example; what’s considered a happy, comforting smell of “home” can vary widely among cultures, for instance. To some extent, differences are explainable by other factors, such as gender and genetic characteristics. Mainly, though, they seem to exist as a result of our individual experiences and the emotional meanings we attach to those experiences.

What’s more, our preferences can be changed, particularly with odors we don’t initially feel strongly about one way or the other. While very strong preferences – intense “loves” or “hates” of certain odors – appear difficult to change, more moderate ones can be effectively manipulated. Words seem to be especially powerful manipulators, according to the results of several studies conducted by Herz and her associates. Use of the terms “natural” and “synthetic” in describing types of odors, for example, can be extremely influential in affecting peoples’ perceptions of those odors.

All in all, when it comes to scents, it appears we really do know what we like – once we learn what those likes (and dislikes) are and what they mean to us. "



So, weirdo who suggested poor people who could only eat gasoline like it bc it reminds them about home, maybe you were on to something...


P.S. rubber smells way better.

Answer 2

It the way the brain is wired. We are "fitted" to prefer some food over others. We are "made" to enjoy some sound over other (these we call music). The gasoline thing is but an example of this principle.

Answer 3

I've never known of anyone who thought the smell of gasoline smelled good but if they did, more power to them. Whatever floats their boat is my motto.

Answer 4

Cant tell ya why, but I LOVE the smell of gas.. I mean LOVE.

Edit: to the people who say we lik it because we get high...that may be true for some, but I simply love the smell of gas for the smell. Always have. Also, I have never gotten high off of gas fumes...thats just stupid.

Answer 5

i am not sure what is in gasoline that makes it smell good, but its got to be the same chimical that makes the tobaco in pipes smell good. I will never forget the first time I smelled a pipe.

Answer 6

I LOVE the smell because it reminds me of the 4 1/2 day trip across America (Cali to West Virginia) because we had to stop and get gas pretty much every day. I was only 4 then. My dad liked the smell so of course I liked it too.

Answer 7

Me too i like it yet what i like extra is the gas smell from an outboard motor. Now I in elementary terms like the 1st heady fragrance to no longer breathe it always. I do have self belief it is not a healthful factor to do.

Answer 8

I dont know, it just smells great whenever i pull up for gas i just stay there for like 10 minutes

Answer 9

its a personal prefrence thats all and everyone that likes the smell will only like it for a short period of time because its a fume

Answer 10

WHY?
CAUSE THEY GET HIGH OFF IT...THATS THE ONLY LOGICAL REASON SOMEONE WOULD THINK THAT GASOLINE SMELLS GOOD...
THEY HUFF GAS FOR THE HIGH.
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