Neuroscientists at the University of Toronto at Scarborough found similar results when looking at people's preferences in architecture. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, they reported that when the test subjects were shown 200 images—of rooms with round columns and oval ottomans and others with boxy couches and coffee tables—they were much more likely to call the former "beautiful" than the latter. Brain scans taken while these participants were evaluating the interior designs revealed that rounded decor prompted significantly more brain activity.
Dr. Creed of r/OddlySatisfying hopes that the typical member of the subreddit is an individual who can have their day briefly uplifted from any moment of happiness that they can find through the concept. "The r/OddlySatisfying community has been known for being one of the kindest subreddits overall, which I hope continues for a long time," the mod added.
"Personally, I still cannot wrap my head around how far-reaching this became, as I never thought it would take off in the manner that it did."
Dr. Creed describes themself as an "incurable optimist", and said that, "having the chance to have made such an, albeit small, impact on the world knowing this sub and community routinely brings a smile to people's faces is well worth" the work that goes into it.
"Our mods and I do not gain anything monetary from this, and I believe that helps keep the decisions we made focused on the community itself, allowing them to make the content and votes that have become so popular."
But there are opportunists who try to profit off of it. "I will say that any YouTube channel or Instagram stating that they use our name are not affiliated with us in any manner, and such individuals routinely lift and steal content from our sub for monetary gain, which I believe really sullies the concept I initially envisioned. I really do not understand how they have the 'blue checkmark.'"
Dr. Creed hopes to someday expand r/OddlySatisfying into something that could raise money for non-profit organizations and pediatric hospitals, but they are still taking things one step at a time.
#39 I’m Finally Done Clearing Out My Depression Nest Of A Garage After Weeks Of Hard Work. I Donated 55 Trash Bags Full Of Stuff And Threw Away 12 Cubic Feet Of Garbage. I Can Park My Car In There For The First Time In A Year.
