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A Side Effect of Testosterone Poisoning

Posted by kdawson on from the go-ahead-and-get-mad dept.

obtuse writes "With a finding that may explain Internet trolls — or at least building contractors — U. of Michigan researchers have discovered that individuals with high levels of testosterone find an angry face rewarding. In their experiments, this was true even if the angry image was perceived subliminally so that the subjects didn't register it consciously."

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  1. Trolls don't find "an angry face" rewarding... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...you stupid fucking cocksuckers!

    1. Re:Trolls don't find "an angry face" rewarding... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      >:(

      I suppose I am giving this troll what they really subliminally want.

  2. But... by Shadow+Wrought · · Score: 4, Funny

    Trolls have no balls!

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  3. Microsoft by Xannon · · Score: 5, Funny

    So that's why Gates keeps Balmer around?

  4. YHTB. YHL. HAND. by lawpoop · · Score: 4, Funny

    }:(

    There is your reward. Are you happy now?

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  5. You fucking assholes should die by Overly+Critical+Guy · · Score: 4, Funny

    Why would it explain Internet trolls if you can't fucking see their faces? Idiots. I hope you all die in a fire. I'm off to lift weights while my wife cooks in the kitchen.

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  6. Re:One Man's Poison by imaginaryelf · · Score: 3, Funny

    Lots of estrogen leads to bigger breasts, which may lead one to see many happier faces.

  7. MOD parent down by beav007 · · Score: 3, Funny

    As a troll, I find that smiley face annoying >:(

  8. Damnit! by DarkHelmet · · Score: 3, Funny
    The only reason I clicked on the link was to see if they actually had any pictures of angry people.

    I wonder what that means about my demeanor...

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  9. another side effect by labradorx · · Score: 5, Funny

    Another horrible side effect is winning the Tour de France.

  10. Re:I am a general contractor by ArsenneLupin · · Score: 3, Funny

    At least construction workers don't spend all day reading slashdot during work hours...