Shock value

Hey there little one, have you ever seen or heard something that really made you gasp or feel surprised? That's what we call "shock value". It's when someone does something or says something that's really unexpected or extreme, just to get people's attention or to make them react in a big way.

For example, if someone painted a picture of a cute kitten and then suddenly painted blood all over it, that would have a lot of shock value. Or if someone wrote a song with really dirty lyrics, that could have shock value too.

Sometimes people use shock value to be funny or to entertain people, like comedians who tell really crude jokes. Other times, people use it to make a point or to draw attention to something important, like making a really graphic documentary about a serious topic.

But it's important to remember that just because something has a lot of shock value, that doesn't mean it's always a good thing. Sometimes things can be too extreme or offensive, and that's not okay. So, it's important to be sensitive and thoughtful about what we say and do, even if we're trying to get a reaction from people.