A listener asked why some people are drawn to consume media that they are pretty certain, more horrified, discuss and possibly traumatize them on a deep level. Paul Rosen: Why do you think people watch harm or eat harmful foods? You can send us your theories of benign masochism by using the voice memo app at nsqcommons.com.
When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce?