The 10 Most Addictive Sounds in the World

I'm a bit skeptical of the "science" they used to carry out this test.

For one thing, I can't believe the left off the NBC chime. This seems much more recognizable to the average joe than any other branded sounds they claim are the most addictive.

I am a bit annoyed at how many journalists use such ridiculous hyperbole in naming their articles.

"The 10 Most Addictive Sounds in the World"

Most of their top 10 belong to American brands, etc. I doubt this study truly applies to the entire WORLD. And I'd like to think that the company who did the study did not have such ridiculous claims. (though with names like Buyology Inc. and Elias Arts, I am a bit more skeptical about their ability to carry out an unbiased scientific experiment)

The problem is that journalists have no external check on them. They can give such ridiculous inflated claims with no repercussions. Almost every other field has some kind of consequence for making wildly ridiculous claims using absolutes and things that aren't true.

Bah. Addictive should be replaced by well-known or somewhat recognized. And in the world should be replace by in the narrow strip of culture the author inhabits and first kisses and sweaty palms should be replaced by vague interest in something familiar from long ago. Then, the whole article should be thrown out as good for nothing.

    10. Late Night with David Letterman Theme

What?! I watch that show somewhat regularly and doubt that I would recognize it unnamed.

And in the UK the Nokia Ringtone... although not addictive highly annoying and ubiquitous.