Turn it up so I can’t heard anything else 🔈🔊🔉

From my own experiences, I've noticed that there seems to be this strange social dynamic around how loud people play their audio in public spaces. Specifically, doom scrolling or intense phone use without headphones often attracts unexpected reactions. I've found that some folks actually prefer others to be loud while doom scrolling, possibly because it’s a shared reminder of the overwhelming nature of daily news and social media alerts. Personally, when I use headphones and turn up the volume high enough to drown out surrounding noise, I feel a sense of escape — almost like creating a private bubble in a noisy environment. However, when others around me choose to doom scroll audibly without headphones, it can be distracting but also oddly comforting in a communal, shared experience of constant information overload. This behavior aligns with the observation from the image text that louder audio seems to be better in the eyes of some. It’s almost as if volume equates to presence and engagement in social settings like public metro rides or cafes. For those wondering about headphone etiquette, it’s worth considering that high volume tends to communicate either a strong mood or a desire for isolation, whereas loud doom scrolling without headphones might signal unawareness or disregard for others. Overall, these insights help explain why you might hear people say “turn it up so I can’t hear anything else.” It’s a quirky yet relatable way to manage personal space and mental boundaries in today’s connected but noisy world.