Comments | left_shard: Neophobia

left_shard

Neophobia - Fear of Newness

Apr 27, 2006 21:43

Final project is done, dusted and handed in - early, I might point out. Enough work was put into it that I don't really wish to dwell on the subject, however interesting it may have seemed at the time of completion. A study of 'Fear conditioning' might well be something that would distress some of our more empathic residents, though I would like ( Read more... )

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dramabunny April 27 2006, 21:17:58 UTC

Having discussed this with a friend some time ago, I arrived at the conclusion that people with the peanut butter sticking fear only bring it upon themselves. If you do not eat it, it cannot stick.

As for the ducks, they are always watching.

left_shard April 27 2006, 21:26:00 UTC

Peanut butter is a food for those with agile tongues. And I agree - avoidance is the best policy, and if ignored, they have nothing to complain about. If find that the amusement levels of phobias lies in pronouncing them - it was a popular drinking game for many a study party.

My computer has an unhealthy dislike for your gift, so opinion shall have to wait, but spying ducks won't be troubling my sleep. Hopefully.

dramabunny April 27 2006, 21:32:51 UTC

I can't eat peanut butter without honey, which in fact increases the stick factor. Perhaps my tongue is particularly agile - I have no trouble with theatre party games, which include the quickfire recitation of 'I'm not a pheasant plucker, I'm a pheasant plucker's son, and I'm only plucking pheasants 'til the pheasant plucker comes.

That is unfortunate. I can direct you to the lyrics?

left_shard April 27 2006, 21:37:29 UTC

'A proper cup of coffee from a proper copper coffee pot' was always my favorite, though I have yet to master 'Peggy Babcock'. Too many hard consonants.

A speedy file conversion saved me. ♥ Well...if ducks are indeed responsible for car theft and the increasing levels of adultery, I'm glad I prefer them in Peking form.

sismarysunshine April 27 2006, 22:26:36 UTC

The great mole rat is nothing to laugh about, Ukon!

left_shard April 27 2006, 22:51:07 UTC

But it's blind. And bald. And subterranean.

sismarysunshine April 27 2006, 22:51:56 UTC

Death from above below!

left_shard April 27 2006, 23:11:01 UTC

Their tiny legs detract from the fear - not very mobile, are they?