This is why pimple popping videos are so satisfying to watch

There's something oddly satisfying about watching a good popping video and there's a reason behind that...

This is why pimple popping videos are so satisfying to watch
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This is why pimple popping videos are so satisfying to watch

Pimple popping videos are without a doubt one of the most polarising kinds of videos on the internet. They're gross, yet at the same time oh so captivating. Watching one can inspire a feeling of absolute disgust as well as pure pleasure. And, much like that zit on your face, they aren't going away anytime soon.

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This new genre of fetish for popping all things pimple, blackhead, and cyst have seen a huge increase in views on sites like Youtube - even we can't take our eyes off of them. The reasoning behind it can actually be explained in a psychological way according to one doctor by the name of Dr. Sandra Lee:

I think watching popping is similar to seeing a scary movie or riding a roller coaster for some. You get a rush of euphoria and excitement.

We'd like to think she knows what she's talking about. With over 2 million followers, Lee -a.k.a. Dr Pimple Popper - is one of the leading sources for these kinds of videos across Youtube and Instagram.

This video is the perfect example of it. This man has a unique technique for getting rid of all the blackheads he's got clogging the pores on his nose. It's definitely a sight to see.

This is the reason why you find pimple popping videos satisfying This is the reason why you find pimple popping videos satisfying