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inchfwd · 4831 days ago · link · · parent · post: Innovative Korean horror comic: keep scrolling down
There are different kinds of "scary". This one was a gag that elicits a startle response using an interesting technique that I hadn't seen before. There are some types of "scary" that I don't like and try to avoid.
I understand the bit about being selective in what you feed your consciousness. I guess I'm willing to expose myself to things I may not like or agree with and observe and analyze how I respond to them.
AhimMoonchowsen · 4831 days ago · link ·
Thanks for the thoughtful response. I think the key to your process is the "observe and analyze" bit. Seems a worthwhile exercise regardless of what you're minds ingesting.
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I wasn't very fair about what I find appealing about being scared. It seems strange to subject yourself to feelings of unease, dread, fear, etc. When watching a scary movie, I know I'm safe, so I can afford myself the thrill of watching something that is going to try to evoke certain responses from me. There's an excitement in anticipating that something extraordinary is going to go down at any moment, and it probably won't be good for the folks on the screen. Hope this helps.