Owledge Posted February 17, 2013 Does TCM or other alternative disciplines have an explanation for why people can be tickled into a fit of laughter? Also, I've read on Wikipedia that tickling was used as torture, and the victim would eventually cry streams of tears, allegedly in pain. This is so intriguing, but mainstream medicine has no explanations it seems. Could the result of tickle torture be actually an emotional healing crisis? I mean, something that when it increases in intensity FIRST uinduces laughter and only later pain and crying, that sounds to me like something that more spiritual disciplines might be able to explain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreytoWhite Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121209152517.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owledge Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121209152517.htm OK, so now they know even more detail, but does that help in getting the big picture? The article is not clear about that, so I guess they don't want to speak it out loudly that it's not. They don't even say what the conventional medical use of that new information will or can be. They celebrate it for the sake of it. All the interesting questions are missing from the article. Thanks for posting though. Maybe we can eventually corner the answer and beat it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flolfolil Posted February 17, 2013 i once thought of using tickle torture as a mind over matter exercise. never got around to it though... Perhaps try that and get a personal idea of it yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owledge Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) "I cannot self-tickle." - Owlinator 2 "Nobody tickles themselves ... and lives!" - Duke Owlem 3D Edited February 17, 2013 by Owledge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flolfolil Posted February 18, 2013 i can, it just feels more like pleasure than discomfort. But of course i meant get someone to do it for you... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanir Thunder Dojo Tan Posted February 18, 2013 ROFL Wow... well... prepare to make your meater, Duke Owlem: Owl Nukem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owledge Posted February 18, 2013 In Soviet Russia, owl nuke you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanir Thunder Dojo Tan Posted February 18, 2013 good thing im not in soviet russia. and dont nuke owls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Owledge Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Historical quotes. Today: "DON'T NUKE ME, BRO!" What do you think a nuclear-powered heavy metal owl would look like? MAAAAAN, why can't I draw! Nuclear-powered ethereal-tech enhanced dual laser cannon geared vampire steampunk surveillance drone owl with afterburners - we HAVE to put this on paper! "Mama, I want an owl! ... With afterburners!" ...Dread Owl is watching you! Edited February 18, 2013 by Owledge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
