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I think I'm developing a case of hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by forever_town, May 29, 2008.

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  1. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    That's the fear of long words.

    Stupid name for a phobia if you ask me.
     
    forever_town, May 29, 2008
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  2. Captain_Kirk

    Captain_Kirk Well-Known Member

    hmmm...national spelling bee is right around the corner, isn't it?

    When I first saw the word I figured it was the fear of hippos, 70s rocks bands featuring Ronnie Montrose and any equipment with pedals.
     
    Captain_Kirk, May 29, 2008
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  3. John

    John Well-Known Member

    The phobia is more stupider than the name.
     
    John, May 29, 2008
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  4. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    You do and you'll clean it up...
     
    slappy4428, May 29, 2008
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  5. crusoes

    crusoes Active Member

    Why not longwordophobia?
     
    crusoes, May 29, 2008
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  6. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Don't you have Petykiewphobia?
     
    slappy4428, May 29, 2008
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  7. crusoes

    crusoes Active Member

    Nocommentophobia.
     
    crusoes, May 29, 2008
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  8. Big Buckin' agate_monkey

    Big Buckin' agate_monkey Active Member

    Or UNC hoops teams featuring Eric Montrose
     
    Big Buckin' agate_monkey, May 29, 2008
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  9. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    How'd you guess?

    That monstrosity is upon us...
     
    forever_town, May 30, 2008
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  10. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    Is there a running thread yet?
     
    mike311gd, May 30, 2008
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  11. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Erin Andrews is hosting it.
     
    Armchair_QB, May 30, 2008
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  12. mike311gd

    mike311gd Active Member

    You know, I've been trying to learn new words for a while now. Maybe I'll try watching it tomorrow.
     
    mike311gd, May 30, 2008
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