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>What is the word when you know you shouldn't look at something, but the urge to do it is too strong? Masochism doesn't quite cut it. "Mild death drive"? I've

>What is the word when you know you shouldn't look at something, but the urge to do it is too strong? Masochism doesn't quite cut it. "Mild death drive"? I've heard the more generalized version of this phenomenon (meaning "s/look at/do") referred to as "the call of the void". Interesting and slightly haunting.

argc 13y ago
"The call of the void" is a beautiful (and haunting) way to put it. On an unrelated note... Wtf is wrong with Sam Biddle... Troll extraordinaire?
- nbouscal 13y ago
  It's a Gawker site, being a troll is practically a job requirement.
- rjbwork 13y ago
  It's from the French "L'appel du vide", and translates directly.