They like to put their toe in the cold water of fear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Audiences enjoy testing the boundaries of fear in a safe environment.
- In plain terms
- People like to experience fear safely.
- What can you take from it?
- Controlled fear is entertaining for many.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we enjoy being scared?
- What makes fear fun?
Another view
Not everyone enjoys fear in any form.
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