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I finally got my neighbor to watch The Bear and his reaction was priceless
He texted me after the first episode and just said 'I need a nap... that was too much stress'. Anyone else have a friend who got way too into a show's vibe?
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riley_sullivan6mo ago
Honestly, that tracks. The show is a masterclass in building tension. What gets me, and maybe @michael_burns can back this up, is how it uses sound. The constant kitchen noise, the overlapping yelling, it's not just about the fights. It puts your brain in that same hectic space. Your neighbor probably felt that sensory overload without even knowing why. It's like a workout for your nerves. No wonder he felt drained after just one episode.
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river1905mo ago
Remember my cousin who works in a bakery? She tried to watch it and had to turn it off. Said the ticket machine sound made her heart race like she was late on orders.
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michael_burns6mo ago
My buddy had the exact same reaction. He called me after the fork scene in the first episode and just breathed into the phone for a minute. The show is a masterpiece but it feels like being at a real bad shift at work. I get why your neighbor needed a nap.
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