why do i like feet

If you type "why do i li" into Google's search field, the autocomplete helpfully suggests, "why do i like feet" as the third most likely query:

This means many millions of people are searching, "why do i like feet," providing strong evidence that "liking" or being into feet is an extremely common human trait. It is a sad situation if a lot of us feel "not normal," or that there's something wrong with them.

[UPDATE Sept. 13, 2013 - "why do i li" now auto-completes on Google "why do i like feet" as the #1 most likely query. "why do i l" gives it as the 3rd most likely query! We're even more popular now! :)]

The fact is that liking feet is a good, healthy human preference. To those searching "why do i like feet," I would ask, "why ask why?" Curiosity about the causes and science of human desires and behaviors is natural and interesting, but if you're searching because you're wondering if there's something wrong with you, relax and smile! Many millions of people are into feet, and it is a harmless and even interesting or exciting aspect of your personality.

So, first make sure you are happily enjoying your precious individuality. Then if you're still curious about why, here are a few guesses of some likely reasons:

• People are beautiful creatures, and many parts of people are beautiful. Everyone has different favorite aspects, just like favorite foods, colors, songs, etc. Feet are very interesting looking with lots of curves and crevices, and are very diverse in their appearance. Many people find them highly aesthetically pleasing!

• "Strong and supple feet are a bio-mechanical miracle; the human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In top condition, they provide an excellent shock-absorbent and springy step, balance your body with stability, and make walking, running, and jumping motions easy and graceful."

  -- Yoga For Feet
• The sensory areas of the brain which register feelings from your feet may be close to other erogenous zones, and might be associated neurally with pleasant stimulation. (Wikipedia: Cortical homunculus)
• In many cultures, people almost always keep their feet hidden in shoes or socks in public, which may make feet seem more alluring because they seem hidden and mysterious.
• It is possible that with many sweat glands, feet are a source of human pheromones which may be attractive to many people.

Please comment if you have helpful items to add to this list!
People are unique and diverse in so many ways, and it's really not all that important to understand why, but it's about time to recognize that liking feet is popular, fun, and harmless.