Things that make my brain happy (because I’m a stupid little primate)
Let’s face it: We’re all subject to our brains’ stupid little whims. Some of us (me) perhaps much more so than others. There are moments in which we no longer function at the level we expect from our great big Ivy League Noggins and instead revert to a primitive state. And all this because, hidden behind that knowledge and niche trivia, we are all stupid little primates - cavemen, if you will - and we love stupid little things. So here is a list of things that make me happy (because I'm an idiot primate).
Scrolling:
Holy shit does my brain just love scrolling through things endlessly. Scrolling through tiktok? Adore it. Instagram? My brain goes wild for that shit. Even facebook. Frankly, any app that provides me with content through which I can just swipe to my heart’s content is bound to satisfy my brain. And I don’t know if it's the constant barrage of new information or the fun engaging algorithms and features that keep me a-swipin’, but the reason why doesn’t really matter. What matters is that such a simple, stupid activity can engage my simple and stupid brain.
Breaking Things:
There is some deep, primal part of my brain that derives such joy from destruction. It’s just so… freeing. Yeah, creativity is important and blah blah bla. But breaking things is just a whole different type of fun. It doesn’t even matter what I’m breaking. Jumping through tables? Count me in! Smashing bottles? I couldn’t dream of anything more entertaining. Boy, does stuff like this just scratch an itch that nothing else can reach.
Fireworks:
I lied - fireworks scratch the same itch as breaking things. I think it’s the combination of bright, colorful lights and loud noises that satisfies me. I truly reconnect to my roots, experiencing what I imagine cavemen experienced staring at fire. Honestly, this extends to anything involving flashing lights and colors - my rational brain is mildly amused, but my inner-primate is wildly entertained by those mesmerizing sequences of colors that play out before me.
I might be totally wrong about this, but I’m fairly confident that at least some of you understand this feeling. Or maybe it’s just me and I’m actually really dumb. Either way, I don’t quite care. The ability to get such joy out of stupid things keeps life entertaining. It’s just nice to shut your brain off and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
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