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The Psychology of Fear: Why we love to be scared on Halloween

It’s that time of the year when we are all set to feel the chills down our spine and embrace the spooky and downright terrifying. From Halloween movies to haunted houses, people willingly delve into fear. Ever wondered why? Why do people love being scared? Something about Halloween must make them seek out the thrill of fear! If you want the answers to all the ‘whys’, keep reading. The answer lies in the depths of psychology and biology, where fear becomes not just a survival instinct but a source of excitement and even pleasure. The Thrill of Fear Fear is an emotion deeply rooted in one’s survival instincts. When we are at the most vulnerable stage, afraid, almost too scared to even move, that’s when our brain releases adrenaline and other stress hormones that prepare us to either fight or flee from danger. Having said that, when fear is experienced in a controlled environment, like a haunted house or a scary movie, it transforms into something enjoyable. Do you know why this happens? ...

Dandyism

  It’s the morning after the Met, and every fashion lover is already tossing around the newest buzzword: ‘Black Dandyism.’ But if you haven’t fallen down that rabbit hole yet—don’t worry, I’ve got you. What is it, and why is everyone suddenly obsessed? Let’s dive in. Did you know? The original dandies of the 18th and 19th centuries weren’t just about flamboyance—they used fashion as a form of rebellion, intellect, and political identity. Black Dandyism follows in that legacy, but with its own bold, culturally rich twist. A dandy is a clothes-wearing man, a man whose trade, office, and existence consists in the wearing of clothes. – Thomas Carlyle What is Dandyism? So, in the midst of all the Met looks rolling on my Insta feed, some looks were absolute trash on the other hand some made my jaw drop in sheer awe! The crisp silhouettes, clean and supremely detailed tailoring caught me off guard! But there was one more thing that made me do my research! And that was, Dandyism....