Review of Almost Everything You Wanted To Know About Tickling

[Amanda Gibbs]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Almost Everything You Wanted To Know About Tickling" by Duncan Taub.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Tickling—some love it, some hate it, and for many people, even the thought of it brings uncontrollable laughter. This fascinating study explores just how ticklish women can be, revealing a wide range of responses. While some people barely feel anything when tickled, others react so strongly that they burst into laughter at a mere wiggle of fingers. Laughter and wiggling are the most common reactions to tickling, with almost half of the participants always doing both when tickled. I was surprised to learn that culture, religion, and personal sensitivity play a big role in how people react to being tickled. Some women can hide their ticklishness for a short time, but for many, resisting is impossible. To find out more about this, read Almost Everything You Wanted To Know About Tickling by Duncan Taub.

One of the things I liked most about this book is how it took a simple subject and explored every angle of it. I am fascinated by most of the information in this book. Taub dove into the whole aspect of tickling, something we do in everyday life.But what makes someone ticklish? Why do some people burst into laughter while others barely react? This book answers these questions with real data, but in a way that is intriguing and easy to understand.

Another thing I appreciated was how well the information was organized. The use of tables made the numerical data easy to digest, and the author took the time to explain everything clearly. You don’t need to be a scientist to enjoy this book—if you’re curious about human behavior, you’ll find it fascinating.

I rate Almost Everything You Wanted to Know About Tickling 5 out of 5 stars because there is absolutely nothing I dislike about this book, and I didn’t find any errors while reading it. Also, I was curious about why the subject matter was mainly based on the female population; does it mean that men are not ticklish? Anyways, the author knows best. If you have ever wondered why some people are ticklish while others aren’t, or why certain people enjoy tickling while others avoid it, this book will give you answers—and maybe even change the way you think about a sensation we all experience. I recommend this book to everyone.

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[Jelani Trotter]

Taub's deep dive into tickling turns an everyday experience into a surprisingly complex subject. The exploration of cultural and psychological factors in ticklishness was especially interesting—who knew something so simple could be influenced by so many different elements?

[Chris Sharon]

I never thought I would stumble on a book like this. I laugh a lot when I am tickled and would love to get more information about it. Thanks for the review.