Recently, as of last Friday, I have been bitten by the fear bug. Not that I am paranoid. I have just craved the responses that result of fear. This was all triggered after watching the much too sappy, Fault in Our Stars with my roommates. The movie (as with many other romantic movies) left me entirely unsatisfied. Why? That is another topic for another day. Anyway, I felt nothing during the movie. I had read the book and so the ending of the movie did not phase me at all (unlike parts of the last Harry Potter movie). In my search for a jolt of excitement, I stumbled over a series I has started with my roommate last year. American Horror Story. In light of the new season, I am sure many of you know the premise of what I am talking about. Currently I am halfway through season one and I have already finished season 2. Wow season 2 was calm when compared to the first season. I'll just say that. I literally have to start reasoning through the scene when the music changes indicating a new horror. I love the rush I get from watching it. Especially while I'm on an elliptical or such. The jumps and horrors bump up my heart rate allowing me to workout more efficiently. Another show that I have been watching is Stalker. This one is freaky due to the realistic nature of the show. Like I literally just watched episode two and my heart rate is finally returning to normal.
So I know I haven't answered my earlier question yet. I mean I kind of answered the Why I enjoy scary movies and shows (not personal situations though of course). I like the thrill, the psychological twists, the heart racing, the laughing when your little sister jumps a foot in the air, and sometimes I like to think that media trains me in the what not to dos when faced with a particular situation. But why does the human race enjoy fear? I talking about media portrayed fear and haunted houses, not actually being placed in a fearful situation (I don't think anyone enjoys that). I could give y'all the textbook, psych definition of why, but that is way too broad. Comment below and tell me why you enjoy fear....or why you do not enjoy it.
Thanks y'all! And expect a new post at least every Tuesday and Thursday. I might post more often than that, but no promises!
Happy Thursday!!!
**Bruce Lee