A recent survey of 2,000 Americans found that nearly two-thirds of respondents admit to watching “oddly satisfying” social media videos, spending a total of 156 hours consuming this content per year.
What Makes These Videos So Satisfying?
The survey revealed that pimple popping videos ranked as the most sought-after content in this genre, followed closely by pressure/power washing and object crushing. However, the appeal of these videos may come down to something deeper than entertainment: Americans want relief.
While they might not be watching online videos of it, over a third of respondents said blowing their nose and seeing what’s in the tissue is “oddly satisfying” — so much so that some respondents have shown their used tissue to others.
The survey also found that nasal congestion was one of life’s top discomforts, with respondents saying they would give up alcohol, video games, and coffee in exchange for one year of perfect breathing through both nostrils.
Relief Methods
Respondents reported that clearing their nasal congestion was more satisfying than scratching a hard-to-reach itch, back rubs, and naps. Natural home remedies were more likely to be tried first, with hot showers and rest coming out on top.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
