Goosebumpology

Maybe the study of goosebumps will not be called the obvious Goosebumpology, but will go by something more etymological?! like Piloerectology or Horripilatology?

We are talking of goosebumps because, Balaji and me came out of the theater after watching "Slumdog Millionaire" earlier today and were discussing the movie highlights.

We both told the other person that we got goosebumps at the exact same time when the music hit a crescendo during the scene where a cop chases a bunch of kids in a Mumbai slum.

That got me thinking! Goosebumps are actually a sign of fear or defense, much like when a porcupine gets its quills working. When a guy creates music that is neither scary or intimidating but is able to create a feeling of elation that creates goosebumps across people in the audience (okay 2 is not a big multiple, but this has happened in the past with me and San also) it is to be hailed as something more than an accomplishment.

Slumdog Millionaire is by far the best movie I have seen this year. It will stay on my mind for a long time.

Knowing that it sounds cliched, ARR rocks!

Seriously, how does this guy create goosebumps with that kind of consistancy?

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