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‘Who is cleaning this?’: Why TikToks of glass bottles rolling down stairs are going viral

People have turned the glass bottle TikTok trend into a guessing game.

On Jul 1, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Whisperwind ASMR in Pokemon Nurse Joy cosplay, Amy Kay ASMR in Sith Star Wars cosplay, Gibi ASMR in Princess Zelda cosplay from Zelda on purple to pink gradient Passionfruit Remix

From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Star Wars’, these cosplaying ASMR creators craft immersive experiences for their audiences

‘You feel like you’re talking with your favorite characters, part of your favorite fictional worlds. What’s not to love?’

On Sep 27, 2022 by Amel Ghani

Internet Culture Passionfruit

From sheep shearing to hair detangling, satisfying videos keep these TikTokers’ small businesses booming

The art of satisfaction is smoothing customers’ brains.

On May 12, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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ASMR Playroom is bringing ‘joy to your inner child’

‘It brings you back to that quiet place—childhood.’

On Sep 23, 2021 by Daysia Tolentino

Internet Culture Passionfruit

ASMR YouTuber under fire for eating live octopus, squid

‘The suffering is central to her videos.’

On Apr 10, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

IRL

Coronavirus ASMR is here to ease your mind

The dreaming, soothing videos make the coronavirus seem downright serene.

On Mar 13, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture

ASMR YouTuber Life with MaK says she was branded a ‘Nazi’ by online smear campaign

She believes the website was created by a classmate.

On Dec 14, 2019 by Alexandra Samuels

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Ancient Whispers ASMR YouTube Tingles app

ASMR vlogger says the Tingles app is still harming YouTubers

The ASMR community is up in arms.

On Jul 24, 2019 by Josh Katzowitz

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Popular ASMR YouTuber Life with MaK is quitting YouTube (updated)

The 13-year-old is quitting YouTube after it removed several of her videos in an effort to combat its growing pedophilia problem.

On Jun 8, 2019 by Eilish O’Sullivan

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ASMR YouTubers are eating deodorant, glass, and rocks

Has the fad gone too far?

On May 2, 2019 by Eilish O’Sullivan

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‘Daily Show’ writer does ASMR to ease your white guilt

‘*BLACK HAIR ON MICROPHONE.*’

On Mar 27, 2019 by Eilish O’Sullivan

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Is this 13-year-old being sexually exploited on her ASMR YouTube channel?

‘It’s not my problem your mind is in the gutter.’

On Feb 14, 2019 by Josh Katzowitz

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There are apparently ASMR videos for role-playing with a fictional boyfriend

These videos straddle the line between creepy and cute.

On Jan 18, 2019 by Brittany Vincent

Internet Culture

Pumpkin carving videos provide soothing ASMR for fall

These carving videos will have you out of your gourd.

On Oct 8, 2018 by Brittany Vincent

Internet Culture

‘Study With Me’ YouTube videos are finding massive audiences

Teens can’t get enough.

On Apr 11, 2018

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