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Regulars Ami and Robb join Ross for a discussion of the fact that some adults use stuffed animals for "self-soothing" . Tangents include:  Mysterious kangaroo bulges; ; The Surrogate Mother Study NOT The Executive Monkey Study; ASMR; bed pillows on airplanes; and why Ross can't count on people with bedazzled jeans.

Notes:

1.   https://www.vox.com/2015/7/15/8965393/asmr-video-youtube-autonomous-sensory-meridian-response
2. https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/jan/05/bears-lifeline-adults-who-sleep-with-soft-toys
3. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shame/201806/no-shame-in-adult-comfort-dolls
4. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-guest-room/201407/more-just-teddy-bears
5. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/stonewall-strong/202012/why-we-need-our-teddies-and-winnie-the-pooh-too
6. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/reader-center/adults-with-stuffed-animals.html

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