People hate it when they're tickled because laughter is not pleasant, if it goes on too long. I think it's a desperate sort of convulsion in desperate circumstances, which helps a little.

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This quote suggests that people hate being tickled because laughter, although initially enjoyable, can become unpleasant if the tickling persists. The act of laughter in response to tickling is seen as a desperate reaction stemming from desperate circumstances. While it may provide some slight relief or distraction, it ultimately fails to fully alleviate the discomfort caused by the tickling sensation, leading to the dislike of this experience.

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