Why Do Girls Scream? Exploring the Science Behind Female Vocalizations

[Pengwuino]

So why do they? It seems like girls will scream over the smallest disturbance and will even scream when they are overjoyed for some reason. What is with these people. Is it genetic? WHY!

 

[cronxeh]

Sociological.

 

[JasonRox]

So why do they? It seems like girls will scream over the smallest disturbance and will even scream when they are overjoyed for some reason. What is with these people. Is it genetic? WHY!

Because KING KONG IS COMING!

 

[Danger]

I know why they scream when I'm around, but that doesn't apply to everyone.

Seriously, I think that it's the sonic equivalent of skunk spray. It's hard to attack someone when your ears are bleeding.

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

I know why they scream when I'm around...

Is this a Beatlemania-type reaction or a Freddy Kruger-type reaction?

 

[Blahness]

It's an evolutionary thing. >_>

 

[dduardo]

Pengwuino, have you ever tried to look at yourself in a mirror before? :rofl:

 

[Math Is Hard]

I remember studying about this in anthropology- about the phenomenon of girls screaming at concerts, anyway. Supposedly, they are not screaming to draw the attention of the guys on stage, but are subconsciously signalling to the group as a whole that they are sexually mature females.

 

[Echo 6 Sierra]

Depending on their age they scream because:
A. It's time for all of them to run into the other room and talk about how icky boys are or...
2. They want more attention from boys than they are currently getting.

 

[cronxeh]

I remember studying about this in anthropology- about the phenomenon of girls screaming at concerts, anyway. Supposedly, they are not screaming to draw the attention of the guys on stage, but are subconsciously signalling to the group as a whole that they are sexually mature females.

Ive seen too many of them signal their readiness to the mice :tongue:

 

[El Hombre Invisible]

I remember studying about this in anthropology- about the phenomenon of girls screaming at concerts, anyway. Supposedly, they are not screaming to draw the attention of the guys on stage, but are subconsciously signalling to the group as a whole that they are sexually mature females.

I was thinking something along those lines. It has been said that the oft aggressive, loud, overtly sexual behaviour of groups of alpha-male types (you know the kinds: they start shouting "Oi, darlin, darlin! 'Ow abaht it? You and me! You and me!". If they are cockneys) is to compensate for the homosexual overtones of close male bonding. We shout to demonstrate that we are sexually immature males, despite the fact I just grabbed that guy's crotch.

So...

Ow abaht it, then?

 

[pattylou]

So why do they? It seems like girls will scream over the smallest disturbance and will even scream when they are overjoyed for some reason. What is with these people. Is it genetic? WHY!

It's because we're ignored.

Stop denying you do it, and think about it.

 

[BobG]

So why do they? It seems like girls will scream over the smallest disturbance and will even scream when they are overjoyed for some reason. What is with these people. Is it genetic? WHY!

It's hard to understand, especially since you specifically said, "Close your eyes, girls, I'm coming in!" before walking into the girl's shower room. Not even a mention of the word 'scream' in your instructions.

 

[franznietzsche]

So why do they? It seems like girls will scream over the smallest disturbance and will even scream when they are overjoyed for some reason. What is with these people. Is it genetic? WHY!

It's because they's CRAZY!

 

[JasonRox]

It's because we're ignored.
Stop denying you do it, and think about it.

Screaming will get our attention.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

So why do they? It seems like girls will scream over the smallest disturbance and will even scream when they are overjoyed for some reason. What is with these people. Is it genetic? WHY!

They're training for marriage.

:uhh:

 

[cronxeh]

They're training for marriage.
:uhh:

I get a feeling we won't be seeing Ivan online for a long time after this

 

[Bladibla]

Maybe we *think* Girls scream more because the sound of their scream is more distinguishable compared to mens ones,

 

[pattylou]

Screaming will get our attention.

Screaming expresses frustration.

That I had to explain this, indicates that you may not have given my previous post much consideration or weight. IOW, you belittle me.

Consider it for a minute.

 

[JasonRox]

Screaming expresses frustration.
That I had to explain this, indicates that you may not have given my previous post much consideration or weight. IOW, you belittle me.
Consider it for a minute.

If I'm not paying attention, then she's boring. Screaming will not get my attention.

 

[Andy]

Something physical will get my attention.

 

[Anttech]

Screaming expresses frustration.
That I had to explain this, indicates that you may not have given my previous post much consideration or weight. IOW, you belittle me.
Consider it for a minute.

errmm yeh good point.. no wait its gone.. sorry I thought I understood then all of a sudden relised I didnt.. :rofl:


(joking)

 

[franznietzsche]

If I'm not paying attention, then she's boring. Screaming will not get my attention.

Agreed. I'm easily bored by most people as it is. If she starts screaming, she's just going to get thrown out. Boring + Annoying = NEXT!

 

[Pengwuino]

They're training for marriage.
:uhh:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: R.I.P. Ivan Seeking :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

On an unrelated note!:

I wonder if pattylou is going to come around and respond to this thread

 

[Danger]

Who's pattylou?

Bye, Ivan. It's been nice knowing you.

 

[cronxeh]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: R.I.P. Ivan Seeking :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I wonder if pattylou is going to come around and respond to this thread

*smacks Penguino with a trout*

You mean Tsu, noob!

 

[Pengwuino]

*smacks Penguino with a trout*
You mean Tsu, noob!

No you noob, its a separate joke towards pattylou :P haven't you been reading the thread!

 

[cronxeh]

No you noob, its a separate joke towards pattylou :P haven't you been reading the thread!

Why, you little!

http://www.thefunlist.com/images/humor/penguin.gif

 

[Danger]

You should have ignored him, Penguin. It so ruins the effect when you explain it. We could have kept that going for at least a couple of pages. :grumpy:

 

[Pengwuino]

You should have ignored him, Penguin. It so ruins the effect when you explain it. We could have kept that going for at least a couple of pages. :grumpy:

You're right, look what you made me do cronxeh

 

[cronxeh]

You're right, look what you made me do cronxeh

Hey have you seen Danger around? I wonder if he is ever coming back :zzz:

 

[Danger]

Too late, Cronxeh. You wrecked it. Besides, I don't mind being ignored. Sometimes, in fact, I prefer it. :tongue:

 

[honestrosewater]

Two quick questions. What age groups are you guys talking about? How many females do you know that behave that way in real life?

P.S. TV does not count as real life.

 

[JasonRox]

Two quick questions. What age groups are you guys talking about? How many females do you know that behave that way in real life?

P.S. TV does not count as real life.

Very true, but we are discussing girls in Pengwuino's age group, which is like 13-15 right?

 

[Pengwuino]

Two quick questions. What age groups are you guys talking about? How many females do you know that behave that way in real life?

P.S. TV does not count as real life.

Every girl I've ever known seems to act this way :grumpy: From back until as far as i can remember up until early/late 20's. They all scream.