Animals: Freakout

Freakout

By Pk45 - 11/11/2011 15:37 - United Kingdom

Today, my young son wanted to rent some movie with talking animals in it for us to watch together. I couldn't say no, but talking animal movies freak me out big time, I either start to cry or feel nauseous. Especially ones with dogs. What is wrong with me? FML

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Same thing different taste

By Anonymous - 05/06/2009 13:20 - United States

Today, I went to watch the Movie "UP." At one point in the movie I got really sad and started to cry a bit. The 7 year old girl next to me noticed and told me to shut and man up. FML

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By Bigbaby - 11/06/2015 22:29 - United States - Ontario

Today, I decided to be the "cool aunt" and take my nephew to a horror movie. I ended up being so scared, I burst into tears. Nothing says "cool" like having an 11-year-old walk a sobbing, grown woman from a theatre. FML

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Mr. Robot

By confused - 30/04/2021 05:01 - United States

Today, my boyfriend said we needed to talk. He called me cruel, cold and heartless and that it’s making him reconsider what kind of future we may have together. All because I hate sappy movies and don’t cry on the scenes where the dogs die. FML

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Animated movies

By Penny - 18/01/2020 20:00

Today, at work, I was discussing animated movies with a male senior who's got kids. I was trying to refer to Zootopia but couldn't remember the name. I went, "Zoo, zoo... filia?" Silence. It wasn't until I got home an hour later that I realized what I said. FML

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Childhood trauma

By Anonymous - 27/09/2022 13:00

Today, before watching the new Pinocchio, we decided to watch the cartoon one from the 1940’s. Turns out, when I was a kid, the scene where the evil Coachman’s face turns demonic traumatised me. I’d forgotten until I saw the face again. I’m 56 years-old but I froze up and peed myself in my armchair. FML

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By Stupid - 20/04/2011 02:29 - United States

Today, my manager told me to throw out some of the old toys at the daycare we work at. I can't because I've seen Toy Story 3, and thinking about them in a dump makes me cry. I'm 28. FML

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By LALALALA - 29/05/2009 21:08 - United States

Today, I saw that Pixar had put out a teaser trailer for Toy Story 3. I got so excited to watch it that had to go lay in bed for a few minutes in order to calm myself down. I'm 19 years old. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/08/2014 17:51 - United States - Long Beach

Today, my boyfriend and I were watching a TV show about wildlife. The moment the narrator said the word "peacock", my boyfriend broke down into hysterical laughter. He laughed to the point of tears, and had to excuse himself. I'm dating a man-child. FML

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Sensitive

By Anonymous - 31/05/2009 06:46 - United States

Today, the girl I like came over to my house to watch a movie. We had seen pretty much every movie that I suggested, so we ended up watching The Lion King. I forgot how sad that movie is, because once Mufasa died I started bawling my eyes out. FML

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Don't yuck his yum

By Anonymous - 12/07/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I can’t get over that my husband will watch children’s movies all by himself, even though we don’t have kids. Seriously, I brought a friend over today and when we walked in he was drinking beer, watching a cartoon movie about a ladybird-themed superhero girl. It was so embarrassing. FML

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cradle6 13

Friday 11 November 2011 19:01

Face your fear? Grow up? Get a real talking animal to desensitize you? I'm not all that sure.

perdix 29

Friday 11 November 2011 19:10

Because you can't suspend disbelief. I'd freak out if dogs could suddenly talk. Mine would probably tell everyone about the peanut butter!

Comments

Emperorerror 8

Saturday 12 November 2011 3:47

Same here, OP :/. I hope it went well.

Fulldemonstorm 10

Saturday 12 November 2011 3:47

have him watch it withe the neighboors

aarshvipatel 0

Saturday 12 November 2011 3:48

What IS wrong with you? Jeez, they're not talking for real.

Devoo 7

Saturday 12 November 2011 4:35

Get a Parrot and see what happens.

liltony94 0

Saturday 12 November 2011 6:28

you sure that movie isnt the zookeeper?!?

silent_bride 5

Saturday 12 November 2011 6:55

Yikes. So sorry, OP - strange phobias are hard to live with, and I don't suppose it helps to have a bunch of idiots tease you about it. Have courage! I hope someday you figure out a way to minimize it!

Poetaster 10

Saturday 12 November 2011 7:12

You have what's commonly known as Imahpuhssiefaceosis. Commonly brought on by fears from your childhood where you were given Wedgies and forced to watch miss piggy scream and moan in pleasure.

ash1rose 11

Saturday 12 November 2011 8:11

It might be because the talking animals fall into the uncanny valley for you? Usually that only occurs with robots or CGI that's a little too close to human, but it's not completely far-fetched for it to happen with that. It IS kinda creepy the way their mouths move.

iilovecokee 6

Saturday 12 November 2011 8:34

Don't seek therapy if this doesn't prevent you from going about your daily activities. Every out of the ordinary reaction is being made into a mental illness, it's getting out of control. We just need to live and stop obsessing about what's normal and what isn't. Next time when you're alone, put a movie on with talking animals and allow your body to react to it the way it wants to, don't suppress your feelings or hold back. The important thing to realize after the movie is over is that you're alive and well and that you can continue being the best father to your son that you can be.