Sometimes, when I am quickly peeling double layers of shirts off in the darkness of my bedroom late at night, I can see lightning-like flashes of electric sparks along with the crackle sound.....it's kind of scary.
I battle the static too, I use liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets to help, and turn up the humidifier.....but I love the softness of acrylic fabrics so I get zapped a lot.
I hate it when I reach out to pet a cat, and zap their nose....I'm sure they don't understand....