Reacts to BIG blackhead extractions!

Reacts to BIG blackhead extractions!

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Reacting to big blackhead extractions—especially the kind you see in viral skincare videos—can vary widely depending on your personality, comfort level with gross or satisfying content, and how much you’re into skincare. Here’s a breakdown of common reactions:

😱 “Ew, gross!” Reaction

• Signs: You wince, look away, maybe gag a little.

• Why: You’re squeamish, especially with pus, goo, or anything being squeezed out of skin.

• Typical quote: “Why would anyone watch this?!”

😳 “Can’t look away…” Reaction

• Signs: Half-covering your eyes, gasping but still watching.

• Why: You’re disgusted but so curious. It’s like a horror movie—gross but weirdly addictive.

• Typical quote: “Okay, one more… then I’m done. For real this time.”

🤤 “So satisfying!” Reaction

• Signs: You lean in, maybe even rewind to see a really good one again.

• Why: You love seeing skin cleared out and cleaned. It’s therapeutic and calming to you.

• Typical quote: “That one came out so clean! Yes!!”

🧼 “The Skincare Enthusiast” Reaction

• Signs: You’re analyzing technique, tools, and skincare advice while watching.

• Why: You take skin health seriously and enjoy seeing the process of real cleansing and healing.

• Typical quote: “They should’ve steamed first. That pore is still inflamed.”

  

  Sure! Here’s a more detailed breakdown of how people react to big blackhead extractions, with psychological and social context, plus references to popular figures and platforms that have shaped this trend.

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  🔬 Why Are Blackhead Extraction Reactions So Strong?

  Blackhead extractions provoke visceral reactions because they tap into three core human responses:

  1. Disgust Response – An evolutionary mechanism to avoid disease and infection (Rozin et al., 2008).

  2. Satisfaction Response – Triggered by resolution or cleansing, much like popping bubble wrap (Kraus, 2019).

  3. Curiosity/Novelty Seeking – We’re hardwired to pay attention to novel or unusual visuals (Zuckerman, 1994).

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  💥 Detailed Reaction Types with References

  1. 😵 “Grossed Out” Reaction

  • Response: You may physically flinch, turn away, or gag.

  • Psychology: Tied to the disgust reflex, protecting us from contamination (Curtis et al., 2004).

  • Common Viewers: People who are highly sensitive to visual cues of infection or body fluids.

  • Typical Behavior: Avoidance, calling the content “nasty” or “sickening.”

  • Pop Reference: Comments like “I just threw up a little” are common on Reddit r/popping or YouTube videos.

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  2. 😳 “I Can’t Look Away…” Reaction

  • Response: You’re torn between revulsion and fascination.

  • Psychology: Called “benign masochism” – enjoying something unpleasant in a safe setting (Paul Rozin, 2013).

  • Example: People who say, “This is disgusting… play the next one.”

  • Influencer Reference: These are the people binge-watching Dr. Pimple Popper (Dr. Sandra Lee) on YouTube or TLC.

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  3. 😌 “So Satisfying” Reaction

  • Response: Deep exhale, maybe even ASMR-like tingles.

  • Psychology: Satisfaction from closure, visual “release,” and symmetry. The brain gets a dopamine hit from resolution.

  • Common Phrase: “That pop was perfect.”

  • Platform Reference: Instagram and TikTok are full of these clips, with hashtags like #SatisfyingPimplePop or #ExtractionASMR.

  • Notable Creator: @theacnechannel or @skincarebyhyram often share oddly satisfying clips.

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  4. 🧴 “The Skincare Nerd” Reaction

  • Response: Analytical and critical. You want to know if the tools are sterile and if it’ll cause scarring.

  • Psychology: Engages the prefrontal cortex—focused on technique, hygiene, and results.

  • Behavior: Commenting things like “They should’ve used salicylic acid pre-extraction.”

  • Influencer Reference: Fans of dermatologists like Dr. V (BrownSkinDerm) or Lab Muffin Beauty Science.

  • YouTube/IG: These users often cross-reference extractions with actual dermatological knowledge.

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  📚 Scientific References

  • Rozin, P., Haidt, J., & McCauley, C. R. (2008). Disgust. In M. Lewis, J. M. Haviland-Jones, & L. F. Barrett (Eds.), Handbook of Emotions.

  • Curtis, V., Aunger, R., & Rabie, T. (2004). Evidence that disgust evolved to protect from risk of disease. Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

  • Zuckerman, M. (1994). Behavioral expressions and biosocial bases of sensation seeking.

  • Kraus, S. (2019). Why We Love Pimple Popping Videos: Disgust and Pleasure in the Digital Age. Psychology Today.

  • Rozin, P. (2013). Benign masochism. Judgment and Decision Making.

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  🤔 Curious to Know…

  Which one of these categories do you fall into? I can tailor content (like a meme, TikTok-style skit, or script) based on your reaction type!