DAE binge shows that clash with their real-life values?

I'm a firefighter who spent all night watching a series about arson, and laughing at the silly fire scenes while feeling guilty for enjoying it was a strange mix.

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shane_wilson1mo ago

Ever notice we like watching stuff we'd never stand for in real life? My vegan friend devours cooking shows with meat, it's just a weird human thing.

adams.dylan1mo ago

Totally get that. My sister is scared of flying but watches plane crash investigation shows all the time. She says it's like facing the fear in a safe way. Same with people who hate horror but love haunted house movies. It's all the adrenaline with zero actual danger. We're just built to be curious about the scary stuff from a distance.

gray_ramirez1mo ago

My cousin Maria is terrified of heights. She'll binge watch free solo climbing docs for hours, @shane_wilson. It makes no sense because she gets dizzy on a step stool. I see the same thing with my pacifist friends who love war movies. They'd never hurt a fly but can't get enough of battle scenes. It's like we enjoy the thrill without any real risk.