12 Things that Make People Squeal

Sparkler ipebble is a future Squeal Sociologist. We don't know where she'll find a fulltime job, but pebs has a few years to figure it out. —SparkNotes editors

My friends were recently discussing what makes people squeal. I decided to find out, and my observations are here in this list. I present: The Top 12 Things that Make People Squeal:

1. Looking at hot guys. (Girls squeal. I think boys just…grunt, high-five, or make some creepy comment when they see a hot girl.)

2. Cute animals. Everyone squeals. Even if you have to wait for hours so you can do it in the privacy of your own room. I'm not gonna lie, I squealed when I saw a lamb on Christmas day. (I was staying on a farm in the mountains.)

3. Getting something cool, like your article on SparkNotes. Or an iPod touch. Or both.

4. Getting your teeth pulled. I had to get this done. Let me tell you: It is the most painful experience I've ever had. Well, I had painkillers, but once they wore off, it hurt. But I got to eat a tub of ice cream to make my mouth stop bleeding. :)

5. Chocolate. EeeeeIiiiiEEEIIIII!I!!

6. Hearing your favorite song on the radio, or on shuffle.

7. BIG HAIRY SPIDERS! There was one under the sink when I dropped my toothpaste cap. It was a long story, and horrible experience at 1 in the morning.

8. Dancing really badly in front of the mirror, and realizing how ridiculous you look. I’ve done this, you’ve (probably) done this. Don’t deny it.

9. Good news. Like if your friend starts going out with someone. Or you start going out with someone. Or you get a sub instead of your normal teacher.

10. Scary movies. Don’t act like they don’t make you squeal. Okay, they might not—I actually laugh when I watch scary movies sometimes. But squealing is so much more fun!

11. When you want attention. I’ve done this. It’s sad, but don’t judge me. I tripped, and I squealed like a schoolgirl to get attention from a hottie sitting a row down at the airport. It turned out his headphones were plugged in. :(

12. Seaweed at the beach. There's always something living hiding in seaweed, and what if it kills you?! SQUEAL!

Do you squeal? When?

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