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Well, my worst nightmare just came true

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HeathenPlayingHouse · 29/07/2023 22:46

First and foremost, I'll admit upfront that I'm being totally melodramatic.

But remember that scene in Arachnophobia where the girl is in the shower, and it turns out she's not alone? I'm only taking solace in the fact that I cant confirm if it's a spider or not.

I was reaching ti put back the shower gel and felt something against my foot, and assumed that the flannel had fell off the handrail into the bath. So I looked down and saw this THING next my foot, shit myself and jumped out of the bath still covered in shower gel.

I sloshed some water towards it to get it to move down to the plug hole, and the little bastard kept standing strong- I think it took about 5 attempts, and then the bloody thing was too big to fit down the drain! 😭

I think it's dead, so I'm going to sneak back in and get a picture. I'm leaning less towards spider, and more towards mutant moth.

Wish me luck!

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Spanielsarepainless · 30/07/2023 07:00

I was in a rural part of the Far East. Had shower, reached for clothes and a mountain cockroach the size of my hand dropped out. Screamed (of course) then dropped the brick which covered the plughole on it. Buddhist host was not impressed.

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HeathenPlayingHouse · 30/07/2023 07:09

I'm remembering a funny incident where I was at work many years ago and nipped to the loo. I sat down on the toilet and suddenly, a (thankfully small) spider crawled out of the crotch of my trousers. I flicked it away and then all I could think was "I know it's been a while since me and DP had some fun, but surely not that long!" 😂

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Annaishere · 30/07/2023 07:13

These stories are horrible

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 07:14

I had one wrapped around my leg as a little girl. One of those tall thin field spiders. I couldn’t get it off. I think that’s what caused the phobia

handlion · 30/07/2023 07:15

Oh my God OP, I've had so many similar overreactions. I have proper full on phobias of spiders and wasps - I try so hard not to make a fuss about them but I totally panic! (Why do wasps have to be so persistent about wanting to be by your face? Why!?)

I'd actually tried to deal with my arachnophobia because I didn't want my kids to pick it up from me, and because I'd prefer to relocate spiders instead of killing them. That was going great for about 15 years - could stay pretty calm while picking them up and taking them outside, left the cellar spiders under the stairs alone because I know they're helpful etc.

Then this year I found out we've got false widow infestations by the front and back doors and it all went out the window - straight back to checking everything for spiders, repeatedly thinking there might be one in my hair (for absolutely no reason at all), any tickle is almost certainly a spider in my clothes, performing some kind of lively interpretive dance/flailing if I actually see one, generally making a scene.
Then for added fun wasps tried to build a nest right by the front door, too.
I am not calm 😂

I know it's totally illogical, but the panic is real!

cuckyplunt · 30/07/2023 07:16

Stop with the “amusing” animal torture stories, what is wrong with you people?

SmirnoffIceIsNice · 30/07/2023 07:16

I'm generally ok with spiders and will set them free if I can catch them easily.

The things I can't stand are cockroaches. Many years ago I was on holiday in Lanzarote. I knew they had cockroaches in the island but thought we'd be ok in a third floor apartment (didn't know then that the fuckers could fly). Anyway, I was in the shower (over bath) and had just lathered up my hair when I opened my eyes and saw this huge cockroach on the inside of the shower curtain. God, I was out of there, trailing soap suds and screaming, as fast as I could. I could only imagine the bastard falling in to the tub at my feet, and I knew they ran fast.

The following day I opened the wardrobe and one crawled out of there. Couldn't wait for that holiday to be over.

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 07:17

cuckyplunt · 30/07/2023 07:16

Stop with the “amusing” animal torture stories, what is wrong with you people?

They’re not animals they’re monsters

Wazzupw · 30/07/2023 08:13

Daniki · 30/07/2023 04:03

When i was in Australia we had to do farm work to get our second year visa, for mine I was picking melons. One day we were out picking away and I HEARD a cracking noise behind me and when I turned around, no joke, there was a massive spider(huntsman maybe depending on size) crawling on the plot. It had hundreds of babies on its back. I will never forget it, it honestly gives me the shivers every time I think of it I nearly tripped over it trying to get away I actually thought I was going to have a heart attack I can still remember the feeling of sheer panic that took over me 🫣 I can cope with small/medium spiders but those big fuckers, Jesus no. They're horrendous--don't care who thinks they're beautiful because they're not!! 🤮

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Oh my god I had to Google it as I was curious as to what that would look like (especially the carrying babies on its back). I can never unsee what I saw.

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 08:16

I really do think those giant spiders are malevolent, not innocent sweet little creatures. They’re intelligent predators

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 30/07/2023 08:21

FictionalCharacter · 30/07/2023 00:01

Jeez, why are so many of you so pathetic about little spiders and insects (and bits of plastic you mistake for them)? What exactly do you think they'll do to you? Why can't you leave them alone instead of killing them?

I hate spiders and I think it's because they always just pop out and scare you. Pick up the washing and wah! There's a spider.
They just come out of nowhere... so if something always give you a fright, you end up being frightened of them.

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 08:25

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 30/07/2023 08:21

I hate spiders and I think it's because they always just pop out and scare you. Pick up the washing and wah! There's a spider.
They just come out of nowhere... so if something always give you a fright, you end up being frightened of them.

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I think it’s their eight legs

Youaresowelcome · 30/07/2023 08:26

I think if you’re scared of something, then something that resembles it can set you off psychologically, so don’t feel embarrassed op. I’m arachnophobia and just reading this has given me goosebumps.

I’m also scared of tomato stalky bits that look like spiders, I’ve gone past the realisation of thinking it was a spider for a split second and them calming down, to just being bloody scared of them because they’re so spidery.

I should probably get help.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 30/07/2023 08:26

daisychain01 · 30/07/2023 04:02

I totally get that there are people who have an aversion to spiders. I'm siding with Team Spider, they are beautiful creatures and I can't bear the thought of people killing them.

If you wish to live and thrive
Let the spider run alive.

i don't like wasps though, viscous little buggers - I got stung this week for no apparent reason.

"Beautiful creatures."
Why lie? Saying that won't convince us they are.

Hungrycaterpillarsmummy · 30/07/2023 08:27

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 08:25

I think it’s their eight legs

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That too

SquirrelSoShiny · 30/07/2023 08:31

HeathenPlayingHouse · 30/07/2023 06:13

Wow, this thread got derailed a bit, didn't it?

Just to reassure you all, the plastic spider horse is still alive (as much as a plastic spider horse can be). So for the bug lovers in the cheap seats at the back:

No spiders, moths or general creepy crawlers were harmed during the making of this thread. This thread is entirely non-fiction, and centred around an admitted wimp who enjoys amusing others with her general idiocy and total lack of common sense.

The thread maker wishes to thank:

Plastic spider horse- my star, my muse, my fucking terror.
Dear readers- hope you got a laugh at my cowardly antics.
Dear moaners- hope you get visited in the bath by a plastic spider horse, you seem to like the little bastards.

😂

newfloorplease · 30/07/2023 08:35

AnnieSnap · 29/07/2023 22:49

I sympathise if it was a spider, but feel sad if it was a moth. They are pollinators and numbers are dramatically down. You need to get brave about moths!

I hate moths. They have wrecked some lovely clothes. Feckers

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 08:36

I quite like moths

Ozziekat19 · 30/07/2023 08:56

My "darling" cat brought this in for me this morning...

Well, my worst nightmare just came true
Well, my worst nightmare just came true
Annaishere · 30/07/2023 08:58

I just screamed at that photo

Nanaof1 · 30/07/2023 09:07

Wazzupw · 30/07/2023 08:13

Oh my god I had to Google it as I was curious as to what that would look like (especially the carrying babies on its back). I can never unsee what I saw.

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I am curious but there is not enough money in the world to make me add that nightmare fodder to my repertoire.

These stories are giving me the creepy, back of the neck tingle as it is. shiver

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 09:08

Nanaof1 · 30/07/2023 09:07

I am curious but there is not enough money in the world to make me add that nightmare fodder to my repertoire.

These stories are giving me the creepy, back of the neck tingle as it is. shiver

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We’ll probably all have dreams about it now instead

Twyford · 30/07/2023 09:10

Scalottia · 30/07/2023 05:02

30 years? How do you get through life being this dramatic?

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Lots of people have phobias, it's not "dramatic", it's a mental condition. They get through life, but with difficulty.

How do you get through life without understanding basics like that?

Nanaof1 · 30/07/2023 09:18

Annaishere · 30/07/2023 09:08

We’ll probably all have dreams about it now instead

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Oh yes, there will be no sugarplums dancing in my head anytime soon. Instead it will be filled with giant spiders that could be saddled and ridden, carrying 1000's of babies on their back and murder hornets/any stinging insect. shivers

I'll have to watch some true-crime shows to get my mind set to a new direction.