Why Do Girls Scream Over Small Disturbances?

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of girls screaming in various contexts, particularly at concerts. Participants speculate on the reasons behind this behavior, suggesting it may be rooted in sociological or evolutionary factors. One theory posits that girls scream not to attract attention from males but to signal their sexual maturity to other females. The conversation also touches on the idea that screaming may serve as a form of communication or expression of excitement and frustration, with some arguing that it is a learned behavior influenced by social dynamics. Additionally, there are humorous exchanges about gender differences in vocal reactions, with some participants expressing annoyance at the behavior, while others view it as a natural response. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of serious inquiry and lighthearted banter about gender and communication.
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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!
 
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Sociological.
 
Pengwuino said:
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!
 
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.
 
Danger said:
I know why they scream when I'm around...
Is this a Beatlemania-type reaction or a Freddy Kruger-type reaction?
 
It's an evolutionary thing. >_>
 
Pengwuino, have you ever tried to look at yourself in a mirror before? :smile:
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
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 :-p
 
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Math Is Hard said:
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?
 
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Pengwuino said:
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.
 
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Pengwuino said:
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.
 
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Pengwuino said:
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!
 
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pattylou said:
It's because we're ignored.
Stop denying you do it, and think about it.

Screaming will get our attention. :rolleyes:
 
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Pengwuino said:
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.

:rolleyes:
 
  • #17
Ivan Seeking said:
They're training for marriage.
:rolleyes:

I get a feeling we won't be seeing Ivan online for a long time after this :biggrin:
 
  • #18
Maybe we *think* Girls scream more because the sound of their scream is more distinguishable compared to mens ones,
 
  • #19
JasonRox said:
Screaming will get our attention. :rolleyes:

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.
 
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pattylou said:
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.
 
  • #21
Something physical will get my attention.
 
  • #22
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.. :smile:


(joking)
 
  • #23
JasonRox said:
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!
 
  • #24
Ivan Seeking said:
They're training for marriage.
:rolleyes:

:smile: :smile: :smile: R.I.P. Ivan Seeking :smile: :smile: :smile:

On an unrelated note!:

I wonder if pattylou is going to come around and respond to this thread :wink:
 
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Who's pattylou?

Bye, Ivan. It's been nice knowing you.
 
  • #26
Pengwuino said:
:smile: :smile: :smile: R.I.P. Ivan Seeking :smile: :smile: :smile:
I wonder if pattylou is going to come around and respond to this thread :wink:


*smacks Penguino with a trout*

You mean Tsu, noob! :bugeye:
 
  • #27
cronxeh said:
*smacks Penguino with a trout*
You mean Tsu, noob! :bugeye:

No you noob, its a separate joke towards pattylou :P haven't you been reading the thread!
 
  • #28
Pengwuino said:
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
 
  • #29
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.
 
  • #30
Danger said:
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.

You're right, look what you made me do cronxeh
 
  • #31
Pengwuino said:
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:
 
  • #32
Too late, Cronxeh. You wrecked it. Besides, I don't mind being ignored. Sometimes, in fact, I prefer it. :-p
 
  • #33
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.
 
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  • #34
honestrosewater said:
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?
 
  • #35
honestrosewater said:
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 From back until as far as i can remember up until early/late 20's. They all scream.
 
  • #36
JasonRox said:
Very true, but we are discussing girls in Pengwuino's age group, which is like 13-15 right?

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: ROAR! YOU HAVE INSULTED THE PENGUIN, PREPARE TO FEEL PENGUIN WRATH
 
  • #37
honestrosewater said:
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.

I was wondering something along the same lines...
In my experience, the only times you see girls screaming en masse are in films/tv, and at concerts where people are screaming regardless of gender.
 
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Math Is Hard said:
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.
Oh, is that why I can't get a date? I don't scream? Actually, I always thought it was just a "California girl" type thing. I've never met anyone who grew up anywhere other than California who screamed like that. I thought perhaps it was a symptom of sun stroke. When someone starts that screaming (screeching), I just want to smack them and tell them to shut up.
 
  • #39
Vocal reaction meant to alert others to what they have noticed. Men do it too just differently... unless they are gay then they seem to tend to do it just the same as women.
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
Vocal reaction meant to alert others to what they have noticed.
Moonbear, you should have known that. Wasn't it you who had the thread going about gopher whistles? :biggrin:
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
Vocal reaction meant to alert others to what they have noticed. Men do it too just differently
Yeah, they retain cognitive function and say "Hey! Look over there!"
 
  • #42
Danger said:
Moonbear, you should have known that. Wasn't it you who had the thread going about gopher whistles? :biggrin:
Wasn't it Ivan's thread on the silent screams of prairie dogs?
 
  • #43
Mk said:
Yeah, they retain cognitive function and say "Hey! Look over there!"


:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #44
Pengwuino said:
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 it's cathartic for them.
 
  • #45
The_Professional said:
Because it's cathartic for them.


Hasn't the theory of therapy by catharsis been discarded? I could've sworn that several studies showed that releasing tension via catharsis results in positive feedback for the behavoir (for example, agression) which increases, rather than decreases its frequency.
 
  • #46
I can't say that I see girls scream very much. If they do, I imagine it's sociological.

Pattylou, do you really believe males consider females inferior? I know you didn't say that directly, but you hint very strongly in that direction...

Besides, guys ignore each other, also. Just because guys don't act like girls is no reason to suspect belittlement.
 
  • #47
Smasherman said:
Besides, guys ignore each other, also. Just because guys don't act like girls is no reason to suspect belittlement.


Careful, you might pull the legs out from under the feminists on that one.

Sorry, I'm feeling belligerent today. Just ignore me PF sisterhood. You know I properly worship you with attendant chocolate rights and all. Please don't hurt me[/size].
 
  • #48
franznietzsche said:
Careful, you might pull the legs out from under the feminists on that one.
Sorry, I'm feeling belligerent today. Just ignore me PF sisterhood. You know I properly worship you with attendant chocolate rights and all. Please don't hurt me[/size].

And I'm feeling confrontational :biggrin: .
 
  • #49
Smasherman said:
And I'm feeling confrontational :biggrin: .
I'm just cranky on account of a certain tiny people named Tiny. Long story.
 
  • #50
franznietzsche said:
I'm just cranky on account of a certain tiny people named Tiny. Long story.

:smile: :smile: :smile: sounds like a great story, but alas, I don't have time.
 

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