Got any odd or somewhat ridiculous phobias?

[ThatCrazyShaman]

My dentist is an awesome dude, great guy. Never had reason to be afraid. I honestly find it hard to believe any fear is unfounded, and it has it's roots in something, somewhere.

It could be genetic? My father is just as terrified of dentists as I am, but it's understandable for him. I can only imagine what a nightmare it was back then when he was a kid...
The last time I actually had my teeth fixed was in my teens and I was panicking like I was about to be killed. The doctor noticed and asked if I felt any pain, but I was shaking so bad I couldn't answer, so I just started crying right there in the chair :/

Hmm, you bring up an excellent question there, Mechavomit. I always wondered just how much about us is passed down from other generations in our family.
For example, I've never met my father, but people who know him tell me he and I are ridiculously alike. We have the same mannerisms, we are interested in the same things [most notably death, nuclear physics, astrophysics, human nature, etc.] and I look like the female version of him. So, it is reasonable to assume that perhaps we do inherit the fear-based instincts of our parents, amongst other things.