5 things that terrify me

For Halloween I thought I’d throw out 5 things that take the string right out of my spine and reduce me to a quivering pile of sissy putty. These are in alphabetical order because they rate differently on my terror scale from time to time.

1. The Dentist

There are a couple of reasons this profession is on the list and it is the only fear on this list I am actively trying to conquer but when someone asks me about fear, this one comes up fairly quickly.



2. The Brown Recluse Spider

I am not a fan of any sort of arachnid but the Brown Recluse Spider, or more precisely, the effect of its bite makes me want to encase myself in Adamantium.



3. Pennywise the Clown


Clowns, as a rule, don’t bother me. Pennywise, however, is the sole reason I steer clear of sewer drains and old timey photos.



4. The Ring

I don’t think any other movie I’ve ever seen bothered me as much as this one. That one little half second “cat-scare” at the beginning of the movie was enough to render me nearly incapable of going near my closet for weeks afterward. (shudder)



5. Wasps

Actually, anything that flies and looks like it might sting has the ability to send me flailing about like a stork on acid. Wasps are the worst because they are the alcoholic asshole of the flying, stinging, doom of the insect world. Yes, I know, swatting at them only irritates them and if you don’t show fear blah, blah, blah, whatever!I Don't Care! They Suck!!