A friend of mine is afraid of aluminum foil. Does anyone know what the name of that phobia is?

Originally posted by dr frasier crane
A friend of mine is afraid of aluminum foil. Does anyone know what the name of that phobia is? Aluminum foil aphobia, J/k I don't know, why is your friend afraid of aluminum foil? did they have a bad experience with it or something?

Alumiphobia - and its real

Funny!! Having a phobia over aluminum foil!!?? That is the understatement of the day!!

I don't think there is a particular name for it. :confused:

I remember watching an epiosde of some talk show (I think it was Maury) where someone had this fear. Also on the same episode a person with a fear of cotton balls was featured.

I'll never feel sissy for my fears of spiders and aging again!

Originally posted by Dream Sequence
I remember watching an epiosde of some talk show (I think it was Maury) where someone had this fear. Also on the same episode a person with a fear of cotton balls was featured.

Oo. I remember that episode.

but what would you do if you were afraid that secret government satellites were reading your brain waves AND you were afraid of tinfoil ??? :confused:

Originally posted by bandito
Aluminum foil aphobia, J/k I don't know, why is your friend afraid of aluminum foil? did they have a bad experience with it or something?

She's not really afraid of it, it just makes her sick. She like cringes when she gets around aluminum foil. I don't understand it, but I guess I do have my own neurotic tendencies.

I remember watching a talk show and this one woman was scared to death of people in costumes.

Originally posted by robyrob
but what would you do if you were afraid that secret government satellites were reading your brain waves AND you were afraid of tinfoil ??? :confused:

:lol: Makes me think of "Signs."

Originally posted by robyrob
but what would you do if you were afraid that secret government satellites were reading your brain waves AND you were afraid of tinfoil ??? :confused:

You would be soooo screwed.

I've read several times that Billy Bob Thornton has a phobia of antique furniture.

Here's phobia list.
http://www.phobialist.com/reverse.html

Originally posted by Janice
I've read several times that Billy Bob Thornton has a phobia of antique furniture.
That is true. He is also afraid of the number 7.

There are a lot of bizarre fears out there. I have never heard of an aluminum foil fear though. I have a fear of ceiling fans. Yes, I am being serious.

Originally posted by dr frasier crane
She's not really afraid of it, it just makes her sick. She like cringes when she gets around aluminum foil. I don't understand it, but I guess I do have my own neurotic tendencies.

This is what I fear?? Get this??
Butterflies
Huge crowds(rather watch than be part of if you know what I mean??)

large crowds make me nervous too and driving makes me really nervous so nervous that I don't have a license yet LOL I'm going for it soon though just gotta take lots of Lexapro first

This is going to sound crazy but I absolutely hate to drive!! Don't get me wrong it is excellent to have a car but I just hate to drive!!I was "forced" to drive at 18 after driving on and off and on and off from 15-17 years old but I do my best to avoid driving if I can get away with it!!