![]() ![]() ![]() She then started speaking in whispers, which is an essential part of the ASMR experience. “Well at least I won’t be going through this alone” I thought to myself.Īnd with that, she handed me a blindfold to wear. ![]() They explained that each 90-minute session at the Whisperlodge is limited to 4 participants – and that it was probably going to be the weirdest thing I’ve gone through.Įach individual would be paired up with a guide, who was going to lead us down the rabbit hole of live ASMR. When I arrived at an old industrial building, I met up with the host Herman and a guide, Wei Ying, on the slightly creepy looking 3rd floor. Starting the experience at a secret location So when the day came around, I went forth with much nervousness sprinkled with a tinge of curiosity since I had no idea what to expect and had no prior experience. After all, there has to be a reason why ASMR videos get millions of views all over the world. But while I dreaded this assignment, a part of me was interested to find out what ASMR was really like in the flesh. Of course, I didn’t know what to expect from a live ASMR experience. It’s often achieved by using audio stimulation, like the bristling of a brush. For the uninitiated, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is the stimulation of your senses which leads to a warm, tingly sensation that flows through your body. The acronym ASMR has been thrown around a lot for quite some time. There are different ASMR videos on the Internet from mukbangs to whispering videos. Fully aware of my aversion to ASMR, my editor bamboozled me into going for this, and told me to report to Whisperlodge. So why did I sign myself up for a live ASMR experience, you may ask? Well, I didn’t. This was all made worse when I accidentally opened an ASMR video on YouTube while wearing my noise-cancelling headphones, which amplifies everything. It’s weird, creepy, and more likely to put me on edge than to relax my senses. Let’s set the record straight: I ’ve never liked ASMR. ![]()
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