Why Do We Feel The Hairs Stand Up?

[chrissa1]

https://youtu.be/AARrVAHnkdY

Just watching and remembering this, why do the hairs on my legs, (only kidding) on the back of my neck, stand up and send shivers down my spine when I hear something that really moves me?

Serious question.

[Mamyalynne]

It's an adrenaline rush that makes the muscles contract, it happens in heightened emotions of all types.

Yes, it gets me too.

[Stephen_G]

Just for the curious among you.

[Buenchico]

Scientific stuff here:
https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-do-you-get-goose-bumps-when-someone-sings-beautifully

For a song that's totally packed with emotion, try this fantastic rendition of Rosario Flores's "Te Quiero, Te Quiero". This should get those hairs on the back of your neck standing up:

[chrissa1]

I gave you that link Stephen_G.

That didn’t do it for me, Chris. The choir......Brrrrr!

Adrenaline is a wonderful thing, mamya. Lol

[Mamyalynne]

Certainly is.

[tonyav]

Music sometimes has that affect on me , but it's usually something like this that has ' The Hair On The Back Of My Neck' Affect.

[anneasquith]

Thank you, Stephen g .:-)

[chrissa1]

No no no, tonyav. THIS is what does it for me.

https://www.facebook.com/AxisOfOversteer/videos/10155005616040493/

Why didn’t you click my link, anne?

[tonyav]

LOL, good fun but toytown cars, chrissa ;-)
( rally car around 400 bhp, top fuel funny car around 10,000 bhp ).

[chrissa1]

But doing 120mph on unknown roads, that takes guts and ability.

Holding a car in a straight line just takes, muscle. :)

[Cloverjo]

Watching the blind skier, Menna Fitzpatrick, win gold at the Paralympics did it for me.

[chrissa1]

Corners, jumps, chicanes, all coming at you at high speed and the driver has never been on the track, before!!! Haway, man!!!!

[chrissa1]

Yes. Brilliant cloverjo!

[anneasquith]

Chrissa I didn't see your link initially .

[tonyav]

Ain't gonna argue with you, chrissa.
( but for me absolute power does it every time ) ;-)

[tonyav]

Just warming the engine in the pit's, chrissa.
( It's a girl by the way ).

[chrissa1]

What on Earth were they doing?

[tonyav]

chrissa, after every quarter mile run the engine ( if it's still in one piece ) has to be stripped down and rebuilt. After it has been rebuilt ( usually within an hour ) it then has to be test run ( as seen in the vid ). Not just the engine the reverser gear and the fuel pumps.

[chrissa1]

Na. Doesn’t do anything for me, I’m afraid.

Reminding me of early starts climbing up forest stages to get the best vantage points on the inside of bends, waiting for my late husband to come through in his Audi Quattro. Happy memories. :)

[tonyav]

Each to their own, chrissa.

Audi Quattro. Happy memories. :)

Much respect to the late Mr chrissa.