This archive report was first published on 30 June 2019.
The Satisfying World of Slime ¶
Published on June 30, 2019
Slime, a substance that defies the boundaries between liquid and solid, has taken the internet by storm, captivating audiences with its mesmerizing textures and sensory experiences.
From the satisfying sounds of slime being manipulated – the 'thwock' of bubble pops, the 'kiss' of a squishy noise – to its tantalizing scents, slime has become an art form, a community, and an industry.
Chloe Park, the 32-year-old founder of Slime New York, has built a successful business around slime, shipping 400 to 500 tubs a week from her one-bedroom apartment in Weehawken, N.J. Her husband has even quit his job to help her slime full-time, and her parents are supported by the enterprise.
Slime's popularity can be attributed to its ability to bypass the brain and access our bodies directly, offering a unique form of sensory gratification. Whether it's styled like cotton candy or soft-serve, slime has become a staple of the satisfaction internet, with users creating and sharing their own slime content on platforms like Instagram and Reddit.
