Why is being scared so fun? - Margee Kerr
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- Опубликовано: 20 апр 2016
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At this very moment, people are lining up somewhere to scare themselves, be it with a thrill-ride or a horror movie. In fact, in October of 2015 alone, about 28 million people visited a haunted house in the US. But you might wonder: What could possibly be fun about being scared? Margee Kerr examines the biology and psychology behind what makes fear so fun.
Lesson by Margee Kerr, animation by Meduzaz animation studio.
That dog reminds me of courage the cowardly dog
+sean mardon Apparently the character was directly inspired by Courage (and Courage's creator has done several Ted-Ed videos; see the responses to Robin Chiwawa's comment on this video).
+sean mardon hehe yeah
True lol
That's exactly what I thought
Good old memories
I can't stop staring at their teeth
I thought I was the only one
krumpll Reminds me of Courage the Cowardly Dog.
Me tooo
Icejjfish
krumpll I thought I was the only person who stared at the teeth the whole video!
Those figures need to see a dentist.
+WorldOfDeepThought Nah they're just English.
They need to see an orthodontist
[At the dentist] It looks like we have to surgically remove 90% off each tooth.
@@ummno8645 And they have to wear braces for what seems like an eternity.
Ikr
It's hard to take the rabbits fear of cheetah's seriously when he's wearing cheetah-fur underpants.
I thought that was a human.@Ahmad Nasser
It's a Leopard. Might be a Jaguar but definitely not a Cheetah.
Hahahhahahah
I think it’s a fish
@@asnailshappylife8325 I think it's a mexican
I've noticed that... the feeling of being scared is like the feeling of excitement but with different reasons... 🤔
Yea it’s weird. Like two sides of the same coin
yes as mentioned in the video the sensations are pretty much the same, what actually changes is the context, amazing
They produce the same physiological reaction: increased heart rate, sweat etc
To me they feel very different, like maybe they have a few similarities but they still feel very different, and it dosen't seem to have to do with the reason.
@@auliaaliyev4759 adrenaline
I absolutely hate being scared. When I watch a scary movie, I don't get a sense of accomplishment, all I get is lingering anxieties and terrible feelings about watching people being brutally killed on screen. Same goes for my social anxiety. After getting out of a social situation, I don't feel relieved, I actually feel worse for awhile.
Oh Lord. Same here.
Yes because demons torture you. Demons can also possess people from watching scary or horror movies. Horror movies also can cause bad dreams or nightmares because you are thinking about the movie.
Same
like they said, maybe in you ase, you body doesnt ereact the same ,
I hate horror movies and tell my friends i just hate the fight or flight response that they give me
But if you keep exposing yourself to the same excitement (like riding the same roller coaster over and over again), would you later need an even more scarier ride to get the same high?
+boy638 Yes u would, but that would be down to memory. The brain remembers the last time this happened and knows we got out OK, so it's not shocked and releasing adrenaline and endorphin's like crazy.
+What The so amnesia is the key.
Yaaaaaas
anh la denh menh cua doi em
Yes, which is why Nightmares Fear Factory exists. It takes place in pitch darkness and all you have to guide you is a little red dot at the end of the hall. At several points they move the walls and ceiling forcing you to crawl to get through.
Did courage the cowardly dog show come to your mind as well
AH, HA, YES
@milk breaaad yess i miss it so much but it would scare me sh1tless everytime im about to go brush my teeth or go downstairs alone
I actually do go from screaming to laughing when riding a rollercoaster. I enjoy the thrill. To me, it's fun. I enjoyed this video.
Did anyone else has a phase during teenager years when you just constantly watched horror movies?
yessss
I’m still in that phase
Well im not a teen but i did that
Me. Now I'm in my teenage years
me right now :)
The animation reminded me of Courage the cowardly dog. XD
+Jeff-66 FL laughing my ass oooooff
0:33 THIS, THIS DAMNED SOUND MAKE ME FRIGHTENED I HONESTLY THOUGHT *A BUG CRAWLED IN MY EAR*
I've always been an adrenaline junkie and grew up loving horror and scary things from a very young age. Good destressers.
I went to school for zoo tech and remember learning how humans today and pets tend to have long term stress because we don't have those quick flight vs fight moments in life (running from things trying to kill us, etc) that give quick stress but instant relief after survival so we carry stress (I'm probably not wording this right but I'm sure someone on here can understand what I'm saying and reword it better)
That is so interesting I really want to look into this TYSM for sharing!
This reminds me of Happy Tree Friends... Whyyyy
+Biancarmy omg THATS what they were called
Because of the screams bro I was just trying to remember what it reminded me of and then you made it spark
It's a response to "controlled chaos" more than a response to fear, I think, that makes simulated danger so appealing. It's a way of tricking our bodies into anticipating something harmful or scary while accompanied by the brain's acknowledgement of a scripted, simulated scenario designed to result in a positive, enjoyable experience. I think it's why hearing stories about amusement park accidents are so terrifying to me...can you imagine the contrast between safety of a controlled situation to a rollercoaster derailing... I bet it really messes with the anticipation & expectation parts of the brain to experience that sudden shift in results. 🎢🎡🎭🚂
yeah but how do u explain people going to abandoned places and going cave exploring. in those situations they are in actual danger but they still find it fun
@@jaylinmsmith The way most things are practically explained; statistics. They're all we have to gauge outcomes through imperfect predictions aided by probability/possibility. Our personal comfort levels with where those numbers fall, I think, are the deciding factor for each person's final decision when making choices about whether the risk is worth the reward. Thrill & adventure isn't as valuable to some as it is others, I guess.
Reaction when I saw the title: But being scared isn't fun. That's why I don't get why people like horror games and movies. But now I will learn why.
I don't think it's fun either. :d
+Sabaca Ditto
Exactly my reaction also.
same lol definitely not fun for me but roller coasters aren't that scary to me they are more exciting than scary
+Ijustcantthinkofausername Same I like roller coasters too.
This is my favourite channel on RUclips by a broad margin. What you guys get that most people don't, is posting concise pieces filled with interesting information. Thank you so much!
I don't like to scare myself. I dislike it entirely.
Yep
+Kamel, K
yeah. rollercoasters seem cool but ill never watch any horror movies
+doritay yayo i acualy think horror movies are boring dont know why
+Ricardo alves I liked horror movies as a kid but they all are just boring to me nowadays.
+Waldo Trollaldo - The more logical u are the less scary horror movies become, at least with rollercoasters u have the G forces and height so they will always trigger adrenaline.
and here i thought i was insane for laughing like a lunatic when im on a roler-coaster
thx, ted-ed
"Somewhere right now,"
RIP Lockdown XD
Great work Ted-Ed :) Learned a lot as always
Yo the animation is bonkers! One of the best I've ever seen!
FluffyKittenofMordor.... *YOUR NAME IS FLUFFY KITTEN OF MORDOR.* You are amazing.
Why does everyone keep going on about the animation??? Just stop and don't clutter the comment section.
@@whycantihaveaproperusernam9384 Because RUclips isn't North Korea and the animation is amazing.
@@fandroid6491Yeah, we all know it is by now.
0:46 "OOGABOOGA!!!"
"somewhere right now"
Not anymore >.>
I appreciate the effort put into making this video. It's evident that a lot of time and creativity went into it.
The anticipation of completing it and not missing the chance gets me going :)
Wonderful video. Thanks. Amazing how what we might see as "bad" actually has benefits.
The animations are so good that I kept getting distracted and rewinding to listen to the narrator. Also, Addison Anderson's voice is soooooo good.b
Ren and Stimpy making a comeback!
I think that the feeling after getting scared that everything is okay is everything..
I really like this video! The drawing is
quite realistic and cute. Good luck on
making more videos!
What part of this is realistic lmao
The animation is really giving me Ren and Stimpy vibes. It's... weird, I'm not sure how I feel about it, honestly.
saaaame
+Xyla A
you should feel scared of course
+Xyla A The fact that I see ren while most other people see courage the cowardly dog tells me I may be getting old.
Rob Lena
you are so young lol
Hi Cham Well thank you I don't think I am that old. 35 is the new... Ok its still 35, I am young for a president!
I attribute my enjoyment of thrilling things to the turning off of critical thinking. I am a very anxious person so I am constantly worrying about all types of things. When I can do something genuinely scary, my thinking brain turns off and I end up going into a type of flow state. Greatest stress reliever I’ve ever found
can you make a video about rage? and berserk?
+Invisible YES PLS
The animation is good but I dislike the fact that many scenes were repeated 4-5 times.
Chill y'all, they're trying
And i'm pretty sure none of us can do any better 😅😂😂
Samruddhi Landge
Oh so are you saying people who can’t cook aren’t allowed to say food is bad now?
What is it with roller coaster animations in Ted Ed and animations being repeated?
@Maddy G. Yes. This is bad.
Thanks for these videos!
Ren and Stimpy vibe in the animation on this one. Love the variety!
Animation in this video is outstanding, very well done! :)
Hấp dẫn! 💪📢
Anyone else want to ride that roller coaster at the beginning?
No I want to live and not possibly die from a heart attack thanks
Those animations are awesome!
I had an accident and can't enjoy scary fun...I so miss scary movies, books, rides, and thrill seeking fun; I get to nervous or they cause too much pain now. Consider yourself very fortunate if you can enjoy safe fear.
4:00
"You don't want to forget what can hurt you."
No wonder......😔
Thank you for this video. I used it to help me complete my gifted project on "Why do people enjoy being scared?".
wow this really helps me dealing with my fears and anxietys ;)
The voice of the narrator is really amazing !!
These guys in the comment section are acting like they arrived early to Walmart on a Black Friday 😑
awesome video👌👍
I don't like the thought of being scared but when I'm on a rollercoaster I like feeling fear.
that's one hell of a roller coaster.
I have anxiety disorder and panic attacks in the past. They are the scariest thing I've ever been through and I've been in a warzone. No, I don't think being scared is fun. I think it's very far from fun.
But seriously tho, Fuck rollercoasters
AyyLmao Dilbert You should not have dropped the F-bomb but true
The line shown at the end was the scariest part of the video
CaptainJackValdy's Crew qv
i don't like horror films, but i really do enjoy when somebody scares me by accident or when i get a screamer in a video or even when i slip and manage not to fall in winter. it's cool
This is why I'm the buzzkill of the family. All of them loves horror, thrill parks, and other extreme activities. I just make them feel bad for making me come along.
hey ted, nice shirt!
#niceshirt
I see what you did there.
chin
+Katriya Phavanee chin
HISSSS
We're going to brave the Family-friendly roller coasters this summer. This lesson is very comforting. :)
First of all I am a coaster enthusiast and when he keeps on saying ”loop at the loops” it triggers me so hard it’s called an inversion
Hi, can you please make subtitules in spanish too, please?!! i love what they do, thanks:)
How are you able to switch from an overbite to an underbite, then back, that fast?
I love how Jason Silva explains this in his "Shots of Awe - Adrenaline Hack" video.
I can switch from screaming to laughing without roller coaster.😂
Did they smash their teeth in freakin concrete
The cheetah's hand motions are hilarious, 0:47
The only reason that I don't like about roller coasters are going down , my tummy hurts
Did someone say sex?
Super Rabbit Yes.
yup 1:18
*Guy points gun at my head*
Me: Well this is fun!
Yes I know there’s different feelings if you’re actually in danger, it’s a joke.
I adore this channel, thank you so much really for these fantastic videos
The characters of this video are awsome!should be in an cinema animation movie!!!
3:10 That's what you deserve for scaring me
1:02
"...like critical thought."
While I think critical thought is probably a quite important system when you're afraid, this would explain irrational decisions when people are in danger, such as rip currents where you forget what you've been taught to do so you survive be such events.
I got ripped once. Tbh, I thought I would be crushed by a wave.
This explains why after riding a scary roller coaster you want to ride another one and feel fearless
thank you, the video is really informative
i hate scaring myself haha
Yes, I hate it!
Those two need braces
Yep
That was something that I was always wondering about
Beautiful thank you ❤
0:07
Not now with Covid :)
So the government is trying to amuse us by making us scared of a virus?
Those teeth are really disturbing
Must be British.
+HoldOnToYourHats that awkward moment when Britain actually have better dental hygiene than America...
I can hear them squeaking
+Rina H The teeth and the horrendous amount of re-used scenes, faces, and more was disturbing.
That crunch at 2:57 had me looking over my shoulder.
I was on a thrill ride for the first time with my friend (note: I _hate_ thrill rides) and as I was screaming in fear, my friend was laughing her head off (likely at my screaming in terror). At that moment I remembered thinking, "what monster have I befriended"
Love the neurocognitive explanations!
“Somewhere right now, people are lining up to scare themselves” LMAOOO I live in 2020, we have to stay home
Jyliani Torres haha i was thinking the same thing
this is the most relaxing voice iv ever heard
0:10 Nope social distancing lol
Being scared is not fun. Being scared from the moment you wake up till the moment you fall asleep is not fun.
that sounds more like generalized anxiety. definitely not fun and proven to shorten your life
Anxiety isn't fear, not in the thrill seeking sense.
the video was on and my mom heard it say "sex" lol it was akward
Why?
Because it’s a bad thing to talk about
Yes!
Same i fell after a nightmare
I hate being scared. I find horror fascinating but I dont enjoy horror movies or games. Don't really understand this talk at all.
Your brain releases chemicals that you can get high off of. Since our brains run off of these chemicals and produce them naturally there is little downside to such thrill seeking beside external danger.
The title is wrong: “Why is being scared so MUCH fun…”would be correct. Let’s use proper English for educational videos!
Womp womp
Thank you for making me a little smarter everyday.
Here in 2020 where NO WHERE in the world ANYONE is in line for a scary movie or a thriller ride due to corona 😭
courage the cowardly dog
Thank you
Ted-ed my class loves your RUclips channel
Take a shot every time an animation is played more than once
I've always wanted to watch a horror movie marathon with a few friends
Danger is REAL.
Fear is a CHOICE.
So that's why I always laugh on roller coasters 😂
ughh the narrator's voice is so beautifuuul!!
Excitation transfer is one theory explaining why we grow attached to those we experience excitement with, or in this case, even fear. Long story short, the physiological arousal we experience during these events (environmental que's) transfers to whomever we're experiencing the event with, essentially making us feel attracted to said individual(s); as if they were the cause of that stimulation.
Google it up, certainly worth a read.