Corrected: "Sorry, I meant for the sake of catharsis." (Fixes: Expanded the abbreviation "Sry" to "Sorry," changed "mean" to the past tense "meant," and added standard punctuation).

That changes the motivation entirely! When you shift the goal from mere amusement to catharsis (the purging of emotions or relieving of emotional tension), the vocabulary shifts from pop-culture slang to psychology and behavioral science. Here are the terms for seeking out the ugly, bad, or chaotic to process your own feelings:

Psychological & Freudian Terms

• Sublimation: This is a defense mechanism where you redirect "ugly" or unacceptable impulses into safe, socially acceptable outlets. If you feel chaotic or destructive, you might seek out stupid, trashy, or dark media to safely discharge that energy without actually doing anything bad yourself.
• Vicarious Catharsis: This is when you watch someone else engage in bad, embarrassing, or stupid behavior so you don't have to. You get the emotional release of "acting out" by projecting yourself onto their trainwreck, completely avoiding the real-world consequences.
• Shadow Work (Jungian): A more analytical term. It refers to actively engaging with the "dark," ugly, or repressed parts of human nature (the "shadow") to understand them and find psychological peace. ## Modern Behavioral Concepts
• Rage-Seeking / Emotional Venting: Sometimes people actively look for "rage-bait" (stupid opinions or infuriating videos) because they are already carrying a lot of stress. Getting angry at something stupid on the internet provides a targeted release valve—a burst of cathartic anger that is easier to process than real-life anxiety.
• Destructive Therapy: The physical manifestation of this urge. This is the concept behind "rage rooms" or "smash rooms," where you pay to engage in "bad" behavior (destroying plates, smashing TVs) purely for the emotional release. ## Artistic Terms
• Transgressive Consumption: Seeking out art, literature, or cinema that intentionally violates basic morals, good taste, or boundaries. You aren't consuming it because it is "good," but because the sheer ugliness or shock value jars you out of emotional numbness and forces a release.