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ASMR videos are a popular, if rather niche, genre of content on Website/YouTube. They're specifically designed to provoke the ASMR response[[note]]Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, a relaxing reaction to a variety of sensations and noises, sometimes described as "brain tingles" and typically felt as a tingling sensation on the scalp, neck, and/or upper spine, although it sometimes shows up as marked drowsiness[[/note]] in the viewer by incorporating a wide variety of what are referred to as trigger sounds, with some of the most popular being sounds of crinkling, tapping, scratching, sizzling, or even eating, as well as whispering or speaking softly. Videos can be as simple as the creator simply making the sounds, or be as involved as roleplay scenarios featuring costuming, props, and sets or greenscreen backgrounds.

ASMR videos are a popular, if rather niche, genre of content on Website/YouTube. They're specifically designed to provoke the ASMR response[[note]]'''A'''utonomous '''S'''ensory '''M'''eridian '''R'''esponse: a relaxing reaction to a variety of sensations and noises, sometimes described as "brain tingles" and typically felt as a tingling sensation on the scalp, neck, and/or upper spine, although it sometimes shows up as marked drowsiness[[/note]] in the viewer by incorporating a wide variety of what are referred to as trigger sounds, with some of the most popular being sounds of crinkling, tapping, scratching, sizzling, or even eating, as well as whispering or speaking softly. Videos can be as simple as the creator simply making the sounds, or be as involved as roleplay scenarios featuring costuming, props, and sets or greenscreen backgrounds.

* SpecialGuest: Most of itsblitzzz's ASMR videos are based around her doing hairplay and light massage on a guest. In one such video, she had Music/MelanieMartinez [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DnPh68VGyQ as a guest recipient]].

* In ''Podcast/OnTheThreshold'' MadArtist Zoey Evans is inspired by the sudden prevalence of ASMR to investigate what other mental phenomena remain largely undiscovered and seeks to [[BrownNote stimulate those experiences through her VR art]]. Unfortunately the states she tries to induce like [[MadOracle "the inversion of religious ecstasy"]] and [[EternalRecurrence "mnemonokyklosia"]] are infinitely less pleasant than ASMR

* ''WebAnimation/RWBYChibi'': One of the shorts is Jaune trying to record an ASMR video (an ActorAllusion as well because Jaune's VA records them), only to be constantly interrupted by other Hunters loudly barging into his room.

* BrownNote: Some ASMR videos have effects that could hurt someone. For example, candlelight can trigger seizures for some due to the way it flickers when it's filmed. Any video that could provoke the wrong triggers will come with a warning.

* ''WebVideo/BrandonRogers'' has an Main/EasterSpecial ASMR with Sam.

* ''Series/JoePeraTalksWithYou'' can be this since Joe Pera speaks in such a quiet, soothing voice, but two particular episodes are specifically dedicated to lulling the viewer to sleep, as well as being funny; "Joe Pera Talks You To Sleep", the animated special that preceded the live-action series, and the season one episode "Joe Pera Talks You Back To Sleep".

Often used interchangeably with ASMR is "mukbang." Mukbang is a form of video where someone films themselves eating food (usually in large quantities) while talking to their viewers, either in a live-stream format or FakeInteractivity format. The trend began in UsefulNotes/SouthKorea but spread to other parts of the internet as well. Mukbang is not the same as ASMR, but many people find they feel tingles while watching mukbang due to them involving similar triggers as ASMR videos. Mukbang videos have been criticised for encouraging unhealthy binge eating but they are still popular nevertheless.

* FakeInteractivity: It is standard in the genre for the "performer" to ask questions to the viewer. Of course the "performer" never can hear any answers the viewer would give, but it gives the viewer the feeling they are communicating with the "performer".

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* IntimateHairBrushing: Hair brushing is a popular theme due to its inherently soothing nature and the sound of the brush moving through the hair being a good trigger. Depending on the video, the [=ASMRtist=] may brush another person's hair, a wig on a mannequin head, or simulate brushing the viewer's hair by moving the brush around the camera and editing in the sound.

** This sometimes factors into the theme of a video. For instance, some ASMR videos revolve around the creator being on a beach or showing off a clothing haul, which will involve the creator wearing swimsuits, low-cut and/or [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring]] shirts, and the like. Other times, an [=ASMRtist=] will create a video cosplaying as a character known for having a fanservicey costume.

* OffTheShelfFX / NoBudget: Many ASMR performers are on a budget so they use household items, their personal property, and/or props that you could find at a "dollar store". Anything goes as long as it can provide the desired triggers. Some videos are just narration over StockFootage or video the creator shot themselves.

* OffTheShelfFX: Many ASMR performers are on a budget so they use household items, their personal property, and/or props that you could find at a "dollar store". Anything goes as long as it can provide the desired triggers.

Creators from across the world post videos covering a ''wide'' variety of topics while featuring tons of ASMR triggers, and many channels exist specifically to cater to ASMR fans. Some people have also discovered that media outside the ASMR community can give the same reaction and have made videos documenting this; ''Series/TheJoyOfPainting'' is one well-known example due to Bob Ross' baritone voice and soft, soothing manner of speech. On the other hand, the genre does have its detractors. Many people accidentally come across the videos and mistake them for [[WidgetSeries simply weird internet videos]]. Others may be looking for information about a particular topic but come across people unintelligibly whispering. Many people simply find the concept creepy or silly, and some react badly to the ASMR response or certain trigger sounds (misophonia sufferers especially).

Creators from across the world post videos covering a ''wide'' variety of topics while featuring tons of ASMR triggers, and many channels exist specifically to cater to ASMR fans. Some people have also discovered that media outside the ASMR community can give the same reaction and have made videos documenting this; ''Series/TheJoyOfPainting'' is one well-known example due to Bob Ross' baritone voice and soft, soothing manner of speech. On the other hand, the genre does have its detractors. Many people accidentally come across the videos and mistake them for [[WidgetSeries simply weird internet videos]]. Others may be looking for information about a particular topic but come across people unintelligibly whispering. Many people simply find the concept creepy or silly, and some react badly to the ASMR response or certain trigger sounds.

ASMR videos are a popular, if rather niche, genre of content on Website/YouTube. They're specifically designed to provoke the ASMR response[[note]]'''A'''utonomous '''S'''ensory '''M'''eridian '''R'''esponse, a relaxing reaction to a variety of sensations and noises, typically felt as a tingling sensation on the scalp, neck, and/or upper spine, although it sometimes shows up as marked drowsiness[[/note]] in the viewer by incorporating a wide variety of what are referred to as trigger sounds, with some of the most popular being sounds of crinkling, tapping, scratching, sizzling, or even eating, as well as whispering or speaking softly. Videos can be as simple as the creator simply making the sounds, or be as involved as roleplay scenarios featuring costuming, props, and sets or greenscreen backgrounds.

** Some ASMR creators will make videos showing themselves in swimsuits, low-cut and/or [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring shirts]], and the like. For some, this is their normal wardrobe, while for others it's used as part of a scenario such as being on the beach or showing off a clothing haul.
** Occasionally, an [=ASMRtist=] will create a video cosplaying as a character known for having a fanservicey costume.
** Some [=ASMRtists=] reward Patreon patrons and other such supporters with fanservicey pics and videos.

* BrownNote: Some ASMR videos have effects that could hurt someone. For example, candlelight can trigger seizures for some due to the way it's filmed when it flickers. Any video that could provoke the wrong triggers will come with a warning.

* {{Fanservice}}: Some ASMR creators will make videos showing themselves in swimsuits, low-cut and/or [[BareYourMidriff midriff-baring shirts]], and the like. For some, this is their normal wardrobe, while for others it's used as part of a scenario such as being on the beach or showing off a clothing haul.

* PickACard: JoJo's ASMR has several videos where he demonstrates magic tricks with playing cards, using both his whispered dialogue and the sounds of the cards moving as triggers.

* AfraidOfDoctors: {{Inverted|Trope)). Doctors' visits for things such as eye exams, cranial nerve tests, and even checks for hair lice are very common topics for ASMR videos, and are intentionally made to be as inviting and comforting as possible to enhance the feeling of relaxation.

* AlienAbduction: This is a popular subgenre, but is not as popular as other roleplays such as doctor visits.

* IntimateHairBrushing: Hair brushing is used often, usually with the [=ASMRtist=] brushing another person's hair, due to its inherently soothing nature and the sound of the brush moving through the hair being a good trigger sound.