i used to love horror stories, but now am more interested in scientific thrillers, the more gruesome the better. i am half malay - perhaps that is relevant? i'm not bloodthirsty in other ways, i don't like to cut things up, but i do love to collect bones and dried up dead animals. i am a 40 yr old woman whose other interests are art and gardening!
2007-02-16 07:36:57 · 8 answers · asked by deepgreenart 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Voyeurism and danger that is a bit removed. If you had ever encountered real violence or bloodshed I doubt that you would be interested. Its a vicarious thrill with no consequences to your actual life. I wouldn't worry about it - Jack the Ripper has been a popular read fr ages because of the exact same reason. Drama
2007-02-16 07:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by slipstreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ancient societies developed taboos against contact with dead bodies, and so they have been off limits, hence, a source of curiosity for everybody. Cyrus the Emperor (or was it Alicibiades) was known as a young man to "stay behind and look at the bodies" after a battle. So don't feel embarrased. Go to your local medical or law library and read the "Journal of Forensic Science" the articles there are selected to fascinate "peer" professionals for their unusual quality.
Please talk to your friends about "Hallitubes" as a means of stopping traffic congestion, it is a problem much bigger than Iraq.
2007-02-16 15:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by hallitubevolunteer1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean, though i'm a lot younger. I'm usually a quiet loner, but i want to go to College to be a Forensic Scientist and i love the CSI shows too.
2007-02-16 15:49:14 · answer #3 · answered by Saintschamp10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but my mom introduced me to the fine world of horror. She used to tell me that David Lynch's Blue Velvet was her favorite movie (I was 7 years old, and when I got to see it when I was 14, I was really perplexed). I guess, everyone's too enamored with violence and sex? This the same way, IMHO, why people love to watch the news and police reports.
2007-02-21 08:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by nausea guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's natural human curiosity.
perfectly normal.
and ur not alone.
i'm a csi fan 2 fancinated with the gory insides
but never find the time 4 a good book.
:(
2007-02-16 15:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound quite normal,,,and maybe its time for a career change? Maybe you should consider finding some classes in your area..
I love CSI, Cold Case, and my FAVORITE is "The First 48" on A&E...you'll love it. They show the actual body and crime scene...Luv it, Luv it, Luv it!!
2007-02-16 16:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Nu Nu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am the same,i got forenic books for students when i was 14.
2007-02-19 05:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
me too, maybe it's because it's the job you'd most like to do.
I know I would but I don't like blood.
2007-02-16 15:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋