This is just one example of ‘Animals Going Goblin Mode’, and the X (formerly Twitter) account titled exactly that has plenty of them in store. We have put some of their best pictures of animals being naughty or plain weird on this list for you to marvel at, so scroll down to find them and enjoy the critters’ derpy faces and bizarre ways, as they go ‘Goblin mode’. Birds, too, can act somewhat bizarre at times, as a number of them have been spotted attacking people or trying to snatch a harmless capybara, for example. Not to mention the feline representatives of the animal kingdom… People have surely witnessed plenty of animals acting weird, and, luckily for us, some have even managed to get their suspicious activities on camera. And that’s how they end up on the ‘Animals Going Goblin Mode’ X account. In addition to uploading animal-related content on their personal accounts, people have started to create separate accounts for their critters, too, consequently expanding the number of sources of pictures of grumpy cats and videos of dogs stomping their feet. Data suggests that roughly one-third of Americans have a separate social media account for their critter, which is all the better for the rest of us, I’d say. Author and integrative mental health specialist Dr. Louise B. Miller pointed out that interacting with animals can have a positive effect on our brain, consequently making us feel better both mentally and physically. “Petting, holding, or cuddling an animal increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine in our bodies, which are feel-good, calming brain chemicals,” she wrote in Psychology Today. “As a result of these positive chemical changes, our feelings of depression and loneliness may be reduced while our self-esteem and happiness may increase.” The expert pointed out that in addition to the better mood animals put us in, there are also physical benefits, such as reduced blood pressure, slowed heart rate, and decreased levels of the stress hormone, too much of which can lead to heart problems. According to Sky Mobile, nearly one-third of Brits turn to social media seeking to lift up their spirits, and animal videos and memes seem to work best, followed by random acts of kindness caught on camera. “What we consume online impacts how we feel,” an expert on positive psychology and board member at Action for Happiness, Vanessa King, told Sky Mobile. “Even small positive mood boosts can make a difference. And these don’t just feel good, science shows these can add up – for example helping us be more open to others, more flexible in our thinking, better at creative problem solving.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
