Influencer Challenges Common Bedtime Habit

A common early morning routine has come under scrutiny after a well-known U.S. influencer labeled it “disgusting.”

Brett Chody, a TikTok creator with over 200,000 followers, revealed a surprising fact that he found “absolutely insane.”

In his video, the 25-year-old discussed a podcast called We met at Acme, hosted by Lindsay Metzeler, where opinions were gathered on what people do with their pajamas post-bedtime.

Participants had several options: wash them, return them to the drawer, place them under the pillow, or choose “Other.”

Shockingly, Brett noted that putting pajamas under the pillow was the most popular choice.

He expressed disbelief, saying he had never encountered anyone doing that before and wondered why it was so commonly accepted. “Can someone please explain this to me? I’m just confused.”

Interestingly, a number of commenters—many from Australia—had no issues with the practice. One user remarked, “I thought this was an Australian thing.” Another added, “Aussie here. Pajamas go under my pillow.”

Some users were baffled about where else worn pajamas should go, with comments like, “Where do you put them? Putting worn pajamas back in the wardrobe sounds odd!” Yet, others echoed Brett’s concerns, highlighting that storing pajamas under the pillow might be unsanitary.

One person quipped, “I feel like I’m being gassed. Can’t believe this is real.” Another questioned, “Why not just wash them?”

But are our routines genuinely unhygienic? Not necessarily.

Cleaning expert Chantel Mila, known as @mama_mila_au on social media, called the practice of putting pajamas under pillows a helpful hack, especially for busy families. She said, “This can speed up nighttime routines, especially for kids’ pajamas.”

However, she also advised that if you tend to sweat while sleeping, it might be better to wash them after each use. “It depends on personal preference, but typically washing every two or three wears keeps them fresh and hygienic,” she added.