Why is bursting the bubbles in bubble wrap so enjoyable?

• Instant gratification
• It makes an awesome noise
• It's like popping a cyst, but without the consequences of squirting pus to clean up afterwards
• There are many ways to pop bubble wrap. You can develop a bubble popping style
• You can pop multiple bubbles at once
• It's got an awesome tactile feeling
• You can throw it out afterwards when you're done
• It's not depressing like popping a balloon
• The noise is loud enough to be satisfying, but not so loud as to be scary
• It often comes inside large cardboard boxes, which are also the best toys

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