#21 So My Dad Sent Me Some Before And Afters Of The Garden Chairs He Power Washed To “Get Internet Points”
It's the psychology behind why all kinds of cleaning videos are so satisfying to watch. Some scientists say we use it to regulate our emotions: it gives us a sense of control. "If people might want to experience something vicariously like control, then it could be possible through something like cleaning videos," says Giulia Lara Poerio, a psychologist at the University of Essex in England.
We might turn to satisfying content featuring other people cleaning because we feel overwhelmed in some aspects of our lives. Such pictures and videos are especially appealing to people who struggle with depression. "[It's] aspirational because we're getting visual access to an inner healing that is beginning to take place, which is inspiring," therapist Caroline Given, LCSW, says.
#26 😅 That’s Only 3 Years Worth Of Dirt From Potting My Peppers On The Deck……
You no longer need to buy or rent a pressure washer to have a go at power washing: there's a video game where you can never run out of things to clean! The PowerWash Simulator, released in 2022, is a favorite for those who are seeking a calming catharsis. Matt James claims that it's like "watching low-stakes golf on TV." "You don't 'just wash things' in PowerWash Simulator. You defy time and age, and you make everything around you better," James writes.
