Ever found yourself doing this? As a kid, watching a horror movie, and suddenly—BAM! You grab the nearest pillow and cover your face like it’s some kind of magical shield. Maybe it started as a silly prank, pretending to be tough, but deep down, that pillow was saving you from all the ghosts and jump scares on screen. Sound familiar? Let’s be real, we’ve all been there!
The Pillow: Your Go-To Ghost Buster
When it comes to watching something spooky, the pillow’s like your trusty sidekick. The moment the creepy music kicks in, you know what’s coming—a ghost, a monster, or something way too terrifying to look at. And instead of facing it head-on, you cover your face with a pillow like it’s going to protect you. It’s kinda funny if you think about it. Somehow, by not seeing the ghost, we trick ourselves into thinking we’re safe!
This whole hiding-behind-a-pillow thing? It’s been with us since we were little. Fear of the unknown, especially when it comes to ghosts and monsters, is something that’s wired into us. In Thailand, we’ve got ghost stories like Mae Nak and Phi Pop that freaked us out as kids. And what did we do when things got too scary? Yup, we grabbed that pillow and used it like armor. Plus, it’s fun to toss it at your friends during the scary parts, right?
Fast Forward to Halloween: Same Pillow, New Vibes
Now that we’re all grown up (sort of), the pillow is still a major part of our horror movie routine, but now it’s more about those cozy nights with your partner. Imagine this: it’s Halloween, the room is dimly lit, and you’re snuggled up with bae, ready for the ultimate horror movie marathon.
Just as the ghost makes its grand appearance, you grab your pillow and—yep, you guessed it—cover your face! You might even toss one over to your partner, sharing a quick laugh before diving back into the scares. There’s something about hiding behind a pillow that just makes the whole experience even more fun. Plus, it’s super cute when you both peek out from behind the pillows, giggling every time the next jump scare hits.
So, Why Do We Still Do This?
Whether it’s Halloween or just another movie night, that pillow is always there to help us handle the fear (or at least pretend to). Hiding behind it reminds us of those carefree days when it was all fun and games. And now, it’s the perfect excuse to get a little closer to your special someone, sharing in the laughs and the screams.
So, if you haven’t tried watching a horror movie with your partner while hiding behind a pillow, what are you waiting for? It’s a guaranteed way to make the scary parts a little more bearable—and way more fun.
Got any funny or cute stories of hiding behind a pillow during a horror flick? Drop them in the comments, we’d love to hear them!
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