I am getting a bit worried about fearing people with serious fears. You see, I have a post named Scoleciphobia : Fear Of Worms, I did some research on what the legit name of such a fear was. I then wrote a post about it, because I found it interesting.
Thing is, people searching on scoleciphobia or fear of worms are landing on this page.
After reading some of the comments at the scoleciphobia post, I see that I am freaking out people with this fear of worms?
Image this. You are afraid of worms. You search for help with your scoleciphobia illness and find the first result at my blog. You click over and bam, you see a huge ugly green worm.
Now, if you look at the worm, to me, the worm looks kinda cute. Not even sure if it is a worm - people suggest in the comments it is a caterpillars, but it is cute anyway. But for those with the fear of worms, they don't find it too cute.
One person said the picture itself scared him or her. Others said since it is a caterpillar that it doesn't scare them.
Should I pull the image? My immature side kind of find it funny. They see a listing for scoleciphobia, they click over, they see a picture that makes them possibly jump. On the other hand, I love that picture and the post. It is both educational and informative.
Should I fear fearing someone with a fear?




Comments
The funny side in me thinks it should stay ;)
Posted by: Glen | March 9, 2007 12:55 PM
Good question.
Sounds like we should ask Jackie Mason.
Posted by: Barry G. | March 9, 2007 1:33 PM
I was under the assumption (Probably false) that Scoleciphobia was a contributing factor with the Jewish, Kosher eating policies and practices.
For example: Unclean animals like pigs can carry the Trichinella worm which causes a disease called Trichinosis. Other bottom feeding types of animals are also known to carry parasitic worms.
I don't have a fear of worms, but I always cook pork and fish to a crisp. (Maybe I am afraid of worms)
Posted by: Hawaii SEO | March 9, 2007 1:53 PM
Nah, worms are not "kosher" but I am pretty sure pigs are not kosher for other reasons. :)
But interesting point, Hawaii SEO.
Posted by: Barry Schwartz | March 9, 2007 1:56 PM