Can we agree ASMR is just brainwashing which leaves gullible people psychologically naked?
There’s a classic story about an Emperor who parades through the street with his wedding tackle hanging out. Society is doing the same thing with ASMR
You can’t navigate Youtube without some bumbling fuckwit tapping a microphone knowingly. Sometimes they brush the microphone with a pleasant but eerie smile. They often whisper non-sequiturs and stir yoghurt. It’s like society has fallen into a Monty Python sketch. But no. This is the world of ASMR creation and some people are making a fortune.
The ONE formal study into ASMR (2015) describes it thus:
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a previously unstudied sensory phenomenon, in which individuals experience a tingling, static-like sensation across the scalp, back of the neck and at times further areas in response to specific triggering audio and visual stimuli. This sensation is widely reported to be accompanied by feelings of relaxation and well-being. The current study identifies several common triggers used to achieve ASMR, including whispering, personal attention, crisp sounds and slow movements
