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7 Most Funniest Phobias In The World

Aren't we all afraid of something or the other? If you are one of those people who fears for something, congratulations you have a phobia!

So, what is a phobia?

It is a type of an anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation the affected person will go to great lengths to avoid, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed.

So, who has these phobias?

It is said that more than 90 percent of the people suffer from at least 1 to 2 phobias that are rather uncontrollable. And, those who suffer from minor phobias should make it a habit to come out of the fear and face it courageously.

According to experts, when this phobia does not break, the fear turns bigger and it is at these times that people face a lot of problems.

Now, along with some of those nasty fears, there are a few of those hilarious phobias that people suffer from.

Today, Boldsky is listing seven of the most funniest phobias in the world. So, take a look at these funny phobias. It may leave you breathless and laughing out loud:

Arachibutyrophobia:

Arachibutyrophobia:

The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth! This phobia is seen in mostly kids; and when this fear becomes uncontrollable, the sight of the peanut butter becomes a problem too.

Barophobia:

Barophobia:

What is the one thing that is helping to keep your foot on the ground? Isn't it gravity? However, there are some people in the world who suffer from barophobia, the fear of gravity.

Neophobia:

Neophobia:

We all love to try out new things in life, but not those who suffer from neophobia, which is the fear of new things being introduced in their life. It also involves the mind having new ideas, which some of these people can't face.

Euphobia:

Euphobia:

The ones who have this funny phobia probably live in a bubble of their own misery. Euphobia is the fear of hearing good news and they resent the idea of living with anyone too.

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia:

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia:

Is it too big a word to even pronounce? Well, imagine the people having it! This is a funny phobia where people have the fear of long words.

Logizomechanophobia:

Logizomechanophobia:

It is the most funniest phobia that has been known in recent times! Logizomechanophobia is the fear of computers. If you happen to have this phobia, what are you doing right now on this site?

Globophobia:

Globophobia:

It is another funny phobia where people have the fear of balloons. Isn't is hard to imagine people fearing of balloons; well, what can we say, there are some really funny weird people living on this planet.

Story first published: Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 15:57 [IST]
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