Popping knuckles is just the release of gas bubbles in the joint fluid, but some people find the sound satisfying, while others find it annoying—or even cringe-worthy. It’s generally harmless, though excessive popping might irritate the joints over time. It is fun to mess with people when they do it in front of me, and I ask them if they are trying to make me twitch 🤣 It’s a dice roll on the reaction I get.. Some people don’t know if if I’m joking or not.. as for knuckle popping I’m not taking