Weird Phobias

Hank_Jones · 13-03-2010 03:09PM #1

I was thinking about phobias and ones that I would think somewhat relate to me.
I have this weird thing about the number 13, I honestly don't know where the hell it came from. It has somewhat diminished over the last few years but it still makes me somewhat uneasy (I'm quite aware of the fact that there is a 13 in my post count currently).

I also knew a guy who had a fear of bananas. So much so that he wouldn't wish to be in the same room as bananas or have bananas anywhere near him.
Maybe it was the shape of them or something, I'm not really sure.

Anyone else have any weird phobias?

P.S. I'm not crazy.. :eek:

The Master · 13-03-2010 03:11PM

This

magma69 · 13-03-2010 03:19PM

Venus fly traps.

Ever since I saw Little Shop of Horrors as a kid those things freak me out.

brummytom · 13-03-2010 03:20PM

I'm scared of heights, but that's not weird.

My Grandad was, so mom tells me, absolutely terrified of buttons (as in, ones on clothes). I find that quite weird.

ronaneire · 13-03-2010 03:33PM

Work

Hank_Jones · 13-03-2010 03:34PM

ronaneire wrote: »

Work

I'm not sure if that counts as a weird phobia.

That's more laziness than anything else really.

Which as we all know is far more than a phobia, it's a way of life.

pikachucheeks · 13-03-2010 03:35PM

Hank_Jones wrote: »

also knew a guy who had a fear of bananas. So much so that he wouldn't wish to be in the same room as bananas or have bananas anywhere near him.
Maybe it was the shape of them or something, I'm not really sure.

He didn't also happen to be terribly homophobic by any chance, did he?

PirateShampoo · 13-03-2010 03:35PM

Once meet someone who was terrified of Mushrooms.

What makes me cringe though is the thought of biting a ball of tin foil.

Hank_Jones · 13-03-2010 03:39PM

pikachucheeks wrote: »

He didn't also happen to be terribly homophobic by any chance, did he?

He was fairly homophobic alright, bit of an a$$hole really.

But it was a fruit, don't see how he could be afraid of it.
They're great on breakfast cereal.

ronaneire · 13-03-2010 03:44PM

Hank_Jones wrote: »

I'm not sure if that counts as a weird phobia.

That's more laziness than anything else really.

Which as we all know is far more than a phobia, it's a way of life.

Far from lazy

bazmaiden · 13-03-2010 03:48PM

I have a real fear of marmalade/jam/honey on my face but the catch is I love the taste so I have to been super careful with how I spread them on toast.

I have had nightmares about marmalade on my face, does that qualify?

SadieSue · 13-03-2010 03:50PM

I've a fear of being crushed so I'm somewhat claustrophobic and also I've a fear of dying which I know is inevitable.

The strangest phobia I've heard about is someone being afraid of sunflowers.

Hank_Jones · 13-03-2010 03:51PM

ronaneire wrote: »

Far from lazy

Ahh yes, I've heard that sort of thing somewhere before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd9ma2UVLHM

Hank_Jones · 13-03-2010 03:55PM

bazmaiden wrote: »

I have a real fear of marmalade/jam/honey on my face but the catch is I love the taste so I have to been super careful with how I spread them on toast.

I have had nightmares about marmalade on my face, does that qualify?

That definitely qualifies.

Welcome.

emeraldstar · 13-03-2010 03:55PM

PirateShampoo wrote: »

Once meet someone who was terrified of Mushrooms.

What makes me cringe though is the thought of biting a ball of tin foil.

I've never understood why tin foil affects so many people like that - even the noise of crumpling it up for some. Weirdos.

Hank_Jones · 13-03-2010 03:58PM

emeraldstar wrote: »

I've never understood why tin foil affects so many people like that - even the noise of crumpling it up for some. Weirdos.

We are not here to judge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-F2HKLzB6c

littlefriend · 13-03-2010 03:59PM

Hank_Jones wrote: »

He was fairly homophobic alright, bit of an a$$hole really.

But it was a fruit, don't see how he could be afraid of it.
They're great on breakfast cereal.

I have a bit of a thing about bananas too. I think its from being in school when ppl would bring in bruised bananas that would have gotten a bit mushed in their bag. Oh God the thought of it makes me feel sick.
Another thing that makes me gag is when ppl mash banana on toast or when babies have banana on their hands. Shudder.
Practically all smoothies that you buy have banana in them to thicken them so always check the label! Its not just me thinking this - Innocent Smoothies have started making one with no banana in it. http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/things_we_make/smoothies/carton_kiwi_appl_lime/

SadieSue · 13-03-2010 03:59PM

PirateShampoo wrote: »

Once meet someone who was terrified of Mushrooms.

What makes me cringe though is the thought of biting a ball of tin foil.

Ah tinfoil is okay for me... but cotton wool... I hate the feel of it!

bazmaiden · 13-03-2010 04:10PM

Hey op check this out

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4849832.stm

This is a classic (sure it's a joke though)

5. The letter Y: "M phobia is all about the letter . Ever time I tr to press it on the ke board, it makes me want to cr . I know it seems sill to ever one else, but it all started when I was a bab , and I swallowed a magnetic letter. At least that's what My mumm and dadd told me an wa ."
Paul Davies, Swindon, UK

dammitjanet · 13-03-2010 04:14PM

My mate is afraid of cottonwool, she says it's the sound freaks her out. She won't actually allow it into her house

freak

neil_18_ · 13-03-2010 04:22PM

Biting the sleeve of my uniform as a kid... I still shudder when i think about it...

not a phobia as such, but makes me cringe just thinking about it

jd007 · 13-03-2010 04:27PM

i have a fear of phobias.

Schism · 13-03-2010 04:37PM

I hate looking at lots of circles in a small area.

Example

I was actually shuddering looking that up.

bazmaiden · 13-03-2010 04:38PM

jd007 wrote: »

i have a fear of phobias.

phobophobia is the fear of phobias

the keen edge · 13-03-2010 04:40PM

I have a fear of keyboards..................

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Scarydoll · 13-03-2010 04:50PM

I'm don't like hens legs and feet. They are like freakin dragons or something. I'm not afraid of the hens just their legs.
I'm afraid of dogs. Not ones I know like my aunties dogs (they are king charles spaniels, to dumb to be scary). I also hate earwigs. They make me wretch something awful.
I'm terrified of being abducted by aliens. My sister told me she watched that film The Fourth Kind and it terrified me. I haven't even watched it.
I've also a fear of spontaniously combusting but who doesn't.
Also I'm terrified of social situations. There, I think thats it.

rebel10 · 13-03-2010 05:14PM

Tin foil = fillings (sore thinkin bout it)

Have a phobia of mashed potatoes. Its just foul. George Clooney could be takin me out for a bit to eat, but if i saw him mashing up that s***e with milk or butter, i would vomit on his dirty spud lovin face, and run a mile. Feeling ill thinking bout it

DublinWriter · 13-03-2010 05:19PM

Schism wrote: »

I hate looking at lots of circles in a small area.

Trypophobia.

Don't ever google a pic of a Lotus seed. You have been warned!

Giselle · 13-03-2010 05:34PM

Even thinking about touching cotton wool freaks me out, and velvet is horrible to touch too. My friends house has a row of little velvet cushions on the sofa and even knowing they're in contact with my clothes freaks me.

If I touch one by accident it ruins my day.:o

Jessica-Rabbit · 13-03-2010 06:03PM

I have a fear of Danelion's the ugly yellow weeds.. i have no idea why but i have be afraid of them since i can remember..

pikachucheeks · 13-03-2010 06:15PM

I have a phobia of milk.
Drinking it, seeing it being poured ... ugh.

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