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What Percent Of American Adults Still Sleep With A Stuffed Animal?

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What percent of American Adults still sleep with a stuffed animal? (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

What percent of American Adults still sleep with a stuffed animal? It’s a lot more than you would think! It could be the same stuffed animal they grew up with or it could be a new one! More people are still sleeping with a stuffed animal than you could believe.

How many is it? Let’s dive into the shocking results. Chances are someone in your close circle is still doing it!

What Percent Of American Adults Still Sleep With A Stuffed Animal?

Look, we all have behaviors that can be deemed childish. Perhaps you still like watching cartoons. Maybe you still enjoy your favorite lunch from when you were a kid. Additionally, you could still sleep with a stuffed animal. It might sound funny, but this is no laughing matter. It’s much more common than one would think!

A survey from Build-A-Bear says that 40% of American Adults still sleep with a stuffed animal. That’s 4 out of 10 people! Is it me or does that seem very high? Granted, when I step back and think about it, it could make sense. I have friends who don’t like to admit it but still sleep with their “stuffy” from when they were little. I even dated a girl who still sleeps with her same tattered “blanky” from when she was young. Sometimes, these things can be hard to get rid of. They can be comforting and nostalgic. In some cases, there’s no hope or chance that you can remove the stuffed animal or blanket from their life. It would lead to a full-on adult tantrum.

A stuffed teddy bear. What percent of Adult Americans still sleep with a stuffed animal?

A lot of adults still sleep with a stuffed animal! (Photo by Thomas Niedermueller/Getty Images)

According to Business Insider, 30% of respondents said a feeling of comfort was the first memory that came to mind when thinking about a childhood stuffed animal. Additionally, adults living in the Southern United States are most likely to still have a stuffed animal, per Business Insider.

Dr. Shefali Tsabary tells Business Insider, “As children develop independence from their parents, they still yearn for a secure bond with something. In many cases, children turned to stuffed animals, including teddy bears, to help them through this transition. As we enter adulthood and leave home for the first time, it’s no surprise that the same object re-enters our life, providing comfort while also helping us work through feelings of uncertainty as we transition into a new life stage.” Just like we thought! It makes sense. If it makes you comfortable or helps you sleep the more power to you! It’s not the weirdest method people have tried to help them sleep, after all.

Do you still sleep with a stuffed animal or know someone who does? It looks like it isn’t just happening here in the United States, either!

Speaking of stuffed animals. Is Dave a furry?

Dave & Chuck The Freak Peep Show: 5 Hilarious Dave Moments

Oh, Dave. We would be lost without you. There would truly be no show without the man, the myth, the legend. To celebrate Dave and all he does, here are 5 hilarious Dave moments from the Dave & Chuck “The Freak” Peep Show!

We don’t know how he does it. However, somehow nobody lands themselves in more awkward situations and predicaments than Dave. We highlight some of the best of the best below.

Dave & Chuck The Freak Peep Show: 5 Hilarious Dave Moments

Look, if you aren’t subscribed to the Dave & Chuck “The Freak” YouTube account, you’re missing out. Plain and simple. There, you can find all sorts of content from the show and behind the scenes. One of the biggest draws of our YouTube page has to be The Peep Show.

If you aren’t familiar, that’s okay! Hopefully, you’ll be familiar and a fan soon! The Peep Show features video content from the show. It’s like a podcast, but with video. That way, you can watch Dave, Chuck, Lisa, Andy, and the crew have their hilarious conversations and it feels like you’re right there in the room with them! It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

Recently, we shared a list of the Best Andy Moments From The Dave & Chuck The Freak Peep Show, and we got some great feedback! You asked for more stuff like that, and we are here to deliver. So, we dropped a Best Of Chuck Peep Show Collection. Now, it’s Dave’s turn. Don’t worry! We’ll get to Lisa, Jason, and Al soon! Make sure to come back to check on that. They’re all on the way.

Below, you’ll find some of Dave’s best moments from The Peep Show. There’ll be videos of awkward situations, catchy jingles, and more! All things we’ve come to learn and expect from the one and only Dave Hunter. Well, our one-and-only Dave Hunter. There is still that guy who wrote the travel book about I-75. Anyways, back to the important Dave!

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Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

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