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What's made pimple-popping videos go viral?

There’s an online trend for watching videos of huge spots being squeezed. Sites such as Dr Pimple Popper have 900,000 subscribers – but some might not be suitable viewing if you have a weak stomach. Claudia Hammond braved the yuk factor, along with Daniel Kelly from the Department of Philosophy at Purdue University and author of a book on disgust called Yuck! – along with one brave volunteer called Matt who watched some of the top spot-squeezing videos …..

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