It's been a tough week, with many of us now in need of some relaxation and more sleep. Canadian climber Chris Carter of Victoria BC has released a timely ASMR - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response - parody video using the sounds generated by climbing equipment. ASMR is a relaxing, often sedatory tingling sensation that begins at the scalp and travels down the body, usually in response to a sound or other sensory stimuli. Since the term was coined in 2010, ASMR has become 'a YouTube phenomenon' with dedicated channels and millions of subscribers unwinding to the sounds of whispering, rustling crisp packets, hair-brushing and almost anything you can think of. The videos are used by many as a sleep aid, or for reaching a deep state of relaxation.
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