The Science of Earworms: Why Some Songs Get Stuck in Your Head
2025-05-30
A self-employed writer recounts his experience of suffering an earworm after posting a bad joke online, leading him to explore the science behind this phenomenon. The article explains that earworms result from the brain's processing of sound, memory, and emotion, with short, simple, and repetitive melodies being more likely culprits. It also touches upon the ironic effect of trying to forget a song, only making it more persistent. The author concludes with a humorous reflection on the harmless nature of earworms, subtly promoting his books.
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