When somebody makes noise while eating, it is frowned upon and they are served with cold stares instead. But, the internet is a weird place and certain trends can take you by surprise. One such social media influencer, Sasittube, who clocks in a little over 1.2 million subscribers has so many fans tuned in just to see her eat, making slurping noises! If you don't know already, it is a variation of the ASMR challenge that she is attempting, which has been found to help people battle anxiety and other stress. If you are confused, we will give you a low down as to why and how this works.
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is a very popular challenge online. In this challenge, there is nothing sensational but somebody whispering into the camera so all you get to hear are quiet whispers. Lacs of YouTubers are now attempting this viral challenge. Internet fads aside, this ASMR challenge can actually calm you down. Wondering how? We tell you What is ASMR?
ASMR is the feeling or sensation you are bound to experience when you watch or participate in videos which require stimulation and your personal attention as well. The effect is such, you can actually experience tingles or shivers when you do devote your 100% attention to it and in such a way, it calms you. This has also been called relaxing and soothing enough to make people fall asleep. It might work for some and not for others. While there is no scientific evidence yet, ASMR challenges such as these can actually help you manage your mental health in a better way.
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ASMR EATING SOUNDS. First time having Popeyes fried Chicken! ? They final opened one in B.C. I was so excited!!! Link to full video in bio ??. . . . . Tell me which is your favourite: 1) KFC 2) Church’s Chicken 3) Jollibee Fried Chicken 4) Popeyes Fried Chicken . . . Me: nothing beats McDonalds Thailand fried chicken! Hands down still my fav! Jollibees fried chicken comes close though! . . . #asmr #asmrfood #asmrcommunity #asmreating #asmrsounds #eating #friedchicken #popeyeschicken #popeyeslouisianakitchen #asmrfriedchicken #youtube #youtubechannel #mukbang #mukbangasmr #sogood
The videos can be something as simple as those involving a haircut, spraying water, tapping or just slurping soup, as long as they are simple and draw your attention. The reason why this works is that it is a way of activating the pleasure (and pain) centre in your brain. This also sends a signal down your spine, which in turn makes you feel the chills and you feel in charge! When people, who face anxiety triggers watch an ASMR challenge, they feel more in control and have a drop in their heart rate. It can also help people deal with loneliness, studies have found. Following or stimulating even mundane tasks can help people cope with the troubles. This virtual exchange can also induce a feeling of euphoria and ease, making you feel positive, relaxed and happy.
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ASMR EATING SOUNDS. Wish I could make that squishy sound all day long... for the full video link is in bio??. The rainbow crepe cake is my favourite in case you are wondering?. . . . . @misslinacrepecakes hands down best crepe cake in the lower mainland. Also, amazing service at that, so hard to come by now a days! . . . #notsponsored #asmr #asmrfood #asmrsounds #asmreating #asmrcommunity #asmrcake #crepecake #mangocrepecake #rosecrepecake #chocolatecrepecake #rainbowcrepcake #sogood #youtube #asmrvids #eating #mukbang #asmrmukbang
It doesn't help everyone though!
Not that you can be immune to such videos or they are not just your cup of tea, researchers have strongly identified that certain people have a neurological connect to feel in control after watching these videos, establishing a better connection between their auditory and emotional areas. It also depends on whether you are on your personality type. If you are a Type A personality, you are likely to tackle your problems in your own manner, but if you are a Type B personality, you depend on external factors (and in this case, whispers or ASMR videos) to calm down.
Source: indiatimes.com
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