Where do earworms come from?

[Mik]

For some reason, the theme song from the 60's sitcom "It's About Time" popped into my head. Have no idea what obscure brain cell that came from.

[Copper]

It's a catchy tune

I remember watching this when it first aired

Link to video

[Aqua Letifer]

@Mik said in Where do earworms come from?:

For some reason, the theme song from the 60's sitcom "It's About Time" popped into my head. Have no idea what obscure brain cell that came from.

The vast majority of our mind's activity comes from the subconscious. So, who knows, minds are weird.

The guy who does the voice of Bandit in "Bluey" is in an indie rock band—that's actually his day job. They have a song called "Take the Skinheads Bowling" that, for whatever reason, was stuck in my head as I made coffee today.

[Mik]

You should see my dreams.

[Catseye3]

I get them often. Some of them are repeats. Lately I've had multiple presentations of "Getting To Know You" from The King and I. Go figure.

[LuFins Dad]

Turn around, bright eyes…

There, your day is screwed.

[Copper]

A good explanation here

Link to video

[Mik]

Copper is NOT a gentleman.

[George K]

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-science-of-earworms-or-why-you-cant-get-that-damn-song-out-of-your-head/

[Catseye3]

Annnnd this morning's selection: "Do You Hear the People Sing" from Les Miz. You remember:

Do you hear the people sing?
Singing a song of angry men?
It is the music of a people
Who will not be slaves again!

Nothing like starting the day on fire with rebellion fever.

(Eyeroll.)

[Mik]

Oooh.. Great song to have in your head. Energizing!

[Ivorythumper]

Something Stupid is my latest recurring ear worm.