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Oddly satisfying things

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Head of Vengarl

Head of Vengarl

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There's a whole subreddit dedicated to pics/gifs/videos of things that are oddly satisfying. I just looked at some of the gifs and... I felt oddly satisfied to the point of feeling pleasure. It was really weird. Here are my favorite so far:

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What causes these gifs to be so satisfying? I'm trying to figure out what's happening in my brain. I swear looking at them is releasing dopamine or something.
 
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Alienous

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I don't have a .gif for it, and it probably wouldn't translate, but the silence and darkness between advertisements that play before a movie in a cinema is oddly satisfying.
 
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Symphonia

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Peeing after cumming, and taking a shit.

Rubbing your eyes.

The smell of fresh bread.

Opening a can or bottle and hearing that fizz.
 
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Sage00

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Why are people posting random things they find satisfying? That's not what this thread is about.
 
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ThusZarathustra

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It's about upending of expectation in an odd or surprising way, but which still make sense when you examine further. Also helps that the funny ideas are presented in an aesthetically pleasing way (shot well, etc). Comprehension is pleasurable. It's the same as the fun little eureka moments you get when playing something like The Witness.
 
Head of Vengarl

Head of Vengarl

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Grexeno said:
HOLY FUCKING SHIT THAT GUY STEPPED ON LAVA

WHAT THE FUCK
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It looks so puffy! I want to step on lava too.

brb trying it out

SolVanderlyn said:
https://zippy.gfycat.com/ConsiderateWhirlwindAmericanavocet.webm

This is oddly unsettling. The complete opposite of satisfying.
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Oh god that made my skin crawl for some reason.

ThusZarathustra said:
It's about upending of expectation in an odd or surprising way, but which still make sense when you examine further. Also helps that the funny ideas are presented in an aesthetically pleasing way (shot well, etc). Comprehension is pleasurable. It's the same as the fun little eureka moments you get when playing something like The Witness.
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Yeah that must be it. I think symmetry is a common factor too.

Khaos_Knight said:
Pouring hydrogen peroxide solution on open wounds.
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Sawneeks

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Like the hat? said:
not a pic/gif/video, but few things are as satisfying as peeling the protective plastic off of a new device screen.
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Sort of similar, but in 1st or 2nd grade I would let glue settle on my hand and then peel it off and it was the most satisfying thing ever.

Especially if you pulled it all off in one go.
 
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boiled goose

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Wiggling loose teeth.
Good poops.
Sticking your dick in other people.
Popping pimples.
Clearing tons of lint from dryer vents.
Smooth armpits and back of knees.
 
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