Gross Internet Videos & What They Say About Your Personality

Do you remember when magazines used to have those quizzes to find out what nail polish most matches your personality or what kind of cute guy you might end up with? They were revived in internet form by Buzzfeed several years ago, and yes, I NEEDED to find out which Muppet matched my personality. The answer is Gonzo over Miss Piggy, surprisingly. Or not.

We're All Weird Here

Well, this is kind of like those personality quizzes, except the reverse. I am going to share what your "weird" or "gross" internet video obsession says about you. It is all for fun and not really based on fact at all. Just know that whatever is stated below is NOT a judgment. To each their own, you little freaks! I'm a Gonzo, remember? Fellow weirdo, here!

ASMR Whisper Videos

You stay overstimulated by the world around you. Screens, lights, loud noises everywhere you go, so when you come home, you NEVER use the "big lights" in your bedroom. Sappy commercials? Instant tear-jerker! Bob Ross' Joy of Painting is your go-to comfort show when you aren't falling asleep to a lovely blonde lady whispering and flipping through the yellow pages. You've probably told people you are an "Empath" before, and they probably did not care.

ASMR Mukbang Videos

I feel like there are a few types of people who watch videos of other people shoving ridiculous amounts of food into their faces.

1. You are looking for inspiration for your next meal.

2. You eat alone at your desk every day and like the company.

3. You are on a strict diet and want to live vicariously through the person in the video while you eat your celery. You know how broke people look through mansions listed on Zillow? (It's me, I'm "broke people.")

ASMR Restocking Videos

Your spouse is NEVER allowed to load the dishwasher. You have strong opinions on how to do just about everything, and you are correct. You are a freak in the sheets, Excel sheets, that is. You have a list of your lists. You seek order. You seek clarity. You seek the kind of sleep that only happens when all of the laundry is caught up. You seek...a good therapist.

Ear Cleaning Videos

The thought of someone learning your Google search history sends shivers up your spine. The questions you ask CANNOT be done on a work computer. They aren't illegal, but maybe they should be. You're also very logical, very smart, hence your inquisitive nature. You used to write fan letters to the ginger with the mustache on Mythbusters, you subscribe to Snopes, and your favorite tourist attraction is the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.

Hoof Doctor Videos

Your home still has a room with wood paneling. You love estate sales. You are an animal lover, but a good ole ribeye tastes reallllllly good sometimes. Growing up on a farm was either a reality or a dream. The smell of manure is more sentimental than stinky, and it takes a LOT to make you squeamish. Your memaw's kitchen was either decorated with geese or chickens, and there was always a jug of sun tea nearby. After a long day at work, there's nothing better than swinging on the porch, watching Nate the Hoof guy fix up some heifers to relax.

Hydraulic Press Videos

You've had enough failed experiments in your life to know that you cannot let every intrusive thought win. You've taken apart more things than you have put back together, but you always learn a lot in the process! You save "good" boxes because you never know when you might need one. You would be RICH if you got a quarter for every time you thought "What would happen if..." In a battle between a Nokia brick phone and a giant piece of machinery made for its strength? Who will win?! The thrill keeps you coming back for more!

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Pimple Popping Videos

If there is one thing about you, you will persevere. You can endure just about anything as long as the light at the end of the tunnel is worth it. When your friends vent to you, you automatically go into problem-solving mode. Ms. Pac-Man was your favorite arcade game. You love a jigsaw puzzle. You are a PRO at parallel parking. You steal everyone's bubble wrap at Christmas. If you wear a bra, you CHERISH the feeling of taking it off at the end of a long day.

Rug/Pressure Washing Videos

We could go deep here. You believe in second chances. Maybe even third and fourth chances! Redemption is possible for even the crappiest piece of furniture found on the curb. A good DIY project feels like hitting the lottery to you, and your garage full of future projects is bursting at the seams. Where to begin?! You're too overwhelmed to know where to start, so instead you sit and watch men spray rugs with power washers until they are good as new again!

Why People Like Pimple-Popping & Other "Gross" Videos

Who knows how you wound up down your current "rabbit hole." Maybe someone sent you a link to a pimple pop that affected your algorithm? Maybe your phone heard you mention something about rugs or organizing? The real question is, why did you watch more than ONE video of someone tapping on jars of laundry pods? Kinda straaaaange!

I'm just kidding! I watch some of these things too. As I said, some of them feel VERY satisfying. There is actually some research on why humans get a kick out of stuff that would normally be disgusting. From what I understand, it is similar to why people like to watch scary movies. Morbid curiosity. Danger without the actual risk. If you want to learn more, you can click here. 

What is ASMR?

As far as ASMR goes, there have been studies done about how and why it relaxes some people to the point of feeling "tingles" in the brain. Triggering the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response has been found to improve mood, sleep, anxiety, and even lower blood pressure.

Are you a fellow weirdo? Do you watch anything listed here or maybe something else that might be considered odd? If so, join the conversation/ makeshift support group on the WBKR Facebook page.