Nothing to fear, but…
There’s a lot going on to fear nowadays. So in honor of Halloween, just a few days away, I present a list of more things to fear. Can you figure out what they are? I’ll give you some hints.
- Phobophobia: You’d better stop reading right now.
- Samhainophobia: You already ran away screaming in the first paragraph, didn’t you?
- Amnesiphobia: If you had what you’re afraid of, does that mean you would be cured, or simply forget that you’re afraid of it?
- Gamophobia: I suggest a name change. A true GAM would not have GAMophobia, and calling it that is an insult to GAMs.
- Ranidaphobia: I remember a conversation about Jen-T and Kermit…
- Gephyrophobia: A couple people visiting Portland suffered from this malady.
- Caligynephobia: Oh, so that’s why I scare away men?
- Logophobia: I’m pretty sure none of us have this.
- Bibliophobia: Thank Bob none of us have this.
- Arachibutyrophobia: Does it matter if it’s chunky or creamy?
- Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia: Thanks, just rub salt in my wound while you’re at it why don’t you.
- Porphyrophobia: Not me; it’s my favorite color!
There doesn’t seem to be a specific phobia relating to what’s going on in the world right now. Maybe we need to coin a new one. Recessiophobia? Electophobia?
What are you afraid of?
117 comments October 27th, 2008