24 Facts About ASMR "In" ASMR | Mental Floss
Aug 9, 2026
What does ASMR stand for? Who came up with the term, and who is the biggest ASMRtist out there today? In this (quiet) episode of The List Show, Erin (@erincmccarthy) shares 24 facts about ASMR, in the style of ASMR videos.
Bob Ross fans and sufferers of misophonia will want to watch. You'll learn what triggers ASMR and find out how you can test to see if you experience ASMR.
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For more ASMR facts, check out our article on the subject: https://mentalfloss.com/article/551966/facts-about-asmr-phenomenon-behind-scalp-tingles
Here's the ASMR sound generator Erin mentions in the video: http://asmrion.com/
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