Why Do We Get 'The Zoomies'?

The zoomies are like when you’ve been sitting on the couch for a long time and suddenly feel like running in circles. Your brain gets tired from being still, so it sends a signal to your body to move around quickly. It’s kind of like when you’re playing a video game and you get super excited, your brain thinks you're winning, and that makes you jump up and run.

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Examples

  1. Your dog starts running around the house after you've been sitting on the couch watching TV.
  2. You're in a Zoom meeting for an hour, then suddenly feel like sprinting across the room.
  3. Your cat starts zooming around the living room just because it felt like it.

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