Alright, so I decided to dive into this whole ‘asmr adult’ thing everyone’s whispering about, or at least try to figure out what it’s all about from a grown-up’s angle. You know, see if there’s something to it beyond the usual internet rabbit holes.
My First Steps Down the Rabbit Hole
So, first thing I did was, well, I poked around a bit. Opened up the laptop, typed it in. Saw a whole lot of different things, really. Some folks were doing the super quiet whispering, others were tapping on stuff, making crinkly sounds. It was a mixed bag, for sure. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of it, especially the ‘adult’ part – was it supposed to be more serious? More complex? Who knew.
Giving it a Go Myself – The “Practice”
Then I got this bright idea: why not try to make some myself? I mean, how hard could it be, right? Famous last words. I thought, what kind of sounds would an ‘adult’ appreciate? Maybe the sound of bills not arriving? Ha, if only.
Attempt Number One: The Tapping Fiasco
So, I grabbed my old phone, figured the mic was good enough. I started by tapping on my wooden desk. My kid’s got this toy drumstick, so I used that. Let me tell you, it didn’t sound like those calm, rhythmic taps you hear online. Nope. It sounded like a very annoyed woodpecker was trying to break into my office. My dog, who usually sleeps through anything, actually lifted his head and gave me this look. Total fail.
Attempt Number Two: The Whispering Weirdness
Okay, tapping was a bust. Next up: whispering. I tried to whisper something profound, or, you know, just relaxing. I picked up a random book and started whispering a page. Man, did I feel silly. Just sitting there, whispering sweet nothings to my empty room. My partner walked in, raised an eyebrow, and just slowly backed out. Pretty sure they thought I was finally cracking under the pressure of choosing what to have for dinner every night.
- Sound quality? Terrible. My phone’s mic made my whispers sound like I had a really bad cold.
- Content? I ran out of things to whisper pretty fast. “The sky is blue… the lamp is on…” Riveting stuff.
- Overall vibe? More awkward than relaxing.
What I Reckon This “Adult ASMR” Thing Is, Maybe
After my less-than-stellar attempts, I started thinking. Maybe this ‘asmr adult’ stuff isn’t so much about making specific, perfect sounds, especially when you’re just a regular person trying it out. For adults, life’s already pretty noisy and chaotic, right? Maybe it’s more about finding those tiny moments of quiet, or appreciating the subtle sounds around us that we usually tune out.
Like, the hum of the dishwasher late at night when everyone else is asleep. That’s kind of an ‘adult’ sound, isn’t it? Or the gentle whir of the coffee machine in the morning, promising you might actually function for the next few hours. Those are the real ASMR triggers for grown-ups, if you ask me.
This whole experiment reminded me of that time I decided I was going to become a “minimalist.” Spent a whole weekend trying to figure out which of my 20 nearly identical black t-shirts “sparked joy.” Ended up just making a huge mess and then stuffing most of it back into the closet. Same kind of energy with trying to force relaxation. Sometimes, the more you try, the further away it gets.
So, What’s the Takeaway?
My big “asmr adult” practice session? It was mostly me, fumbling around, creating some truly awful sounds, and feeling a bit like a goofball. But you know what? It was also pretty funny. I got a good laugh out of how seriously I was taking my tapping and whispering, and how hilariously bad it turned out.
I think that’s the real adult way to approach these things. You try something new, you probably mess it up a bit, you learn, and hopefully, you find some humor in it. So yeah, I don’t think I’ll be starting my own ASMR channel anytime soon. I’ll probably just stick to listening to someone else’s rain sounds when I need to chill out. Much less effort, and way less embarrassing.
