Viktorkrum77 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Why is it we are so much more likely to be afraid of spiders versus any other insect? They are just like other insects, and some insects look even creepier than them, yet they still rank as a top fear. Is society to blame for its portrayal of spiders? Or are spider's physique, or maybe even their actions, like building webs, the reason we so often encounter this fear, and on a rather high level? Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Because they're bloody scary, that's why :uhh: "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilleus Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well tbf I am more scared of Wasps and Bees First Wasp of the season came through my bedroom this morning #-o But I squashed the little [cabbage], then sprayed it with insect killer mwhahaha I dont like spiders...that is house spiders and I am guessing it is because the fear has been passed down from generation to generation mabye? also you can find alot of them in your house and there large compared to most other insects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless619 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 i hate bugs with more then 20 legs....spiders are ok...just stomp them out IGNORE THESE FOUR WORDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I don't mind them... they eat flies. It's probably because we see them on all these films as venomous evil bugs with sharp teeth, who's poison can kill in 30 seconds if the antidote isn't found. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrOwez Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Society is more scared about spiders because they are more common in our civilized cities and towns, unlike other 'creepy' insects. Also films painting spiders to be all evil help create the prejudice against them. A friend to all is a friend to none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 They just scare me most. :ohnoes: Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin_ Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I hate all sorts and kinds of bugs ;(. Some people dream of success, while others make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragen Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'm more scared of wasps or bees. The worst one for me is centipedes :-X Those things are damn scary, so many scuttling legs. Luckily we don't get big ones here in England. Thanks Venomai for this super sig and Kwimbob for the awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo_killer6 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I don't really find any insects scary, unless if they are really big. Except for misquitoes they're just plain annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Its all part of the spider conspiracy. They are all plotting and waiting. All those that aren't scared of spiders are gonna be soon when the spider overlords come. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisp Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I don't find most spiders `scary' but brown recluses, and other spiders with venom that isn't just a annoyance if they bite you, i don't exactly like I am allergic to wasps, bees, hornets and all that happiful stuff, so im more scared of them. Hegemony-Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 The pics of the brown recluse bite have never been confirmed. Most people recover completely normally from a bite. don't believe everything your read on the internet Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingWenlok Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Is society to blame for its portrayal of spiders? Bang on the mark. Fear on a large scale is mostly produced by the human imagination. For example, ever since werewolves became popular, more people started to fear wolves. Same with bats turning into vampires. The human brain is quite scary in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterxman Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I think it's the fact that we have little control over them. Unlike a lion or alligator, you can't see it coming or track it; hence, loss of control which leads to fear. Pixel sigs by me.Pixel Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echofish Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Ever since that wretched spider crawled up my ankle I've been deathly afraid of em :-X Ultra Unholy,Hearted Machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkforaster Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Spiders aren't insects. There arachnids. Lumbridge and it's past. Read here to find out about it.if you have time to waste then click hereTake the Magic: The Gathering 'What Color Are You?' Quiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Is society to blame for its portrayal of spiders? Bang on the mark. Fear on a large scale is mostly produced by the human imagination. For example, ever since werewolves became popular, more people started to fear wolves. Same with bats turning into vampires. The human brain is quite scary in itself.Except unlike bats and wolves spiders DON'T have a negative media image. With the exception of the black widow ive not really heard any bad stories about spiders. The movie arachnophobia is more of a comedy than a serious horror film. I always assumed the fear of spiders to come from when I was really young. Curious about things but not things that move fast or walked all over me. I don't like spiders because I was scared as a kid not because of the media's portrail. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranging_beast Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Im alright with spiders. But I hate anything that flies and stings. Once I got a beestring right in my ear when I was little. Boy that hurted >.< Ranged Crave I'M SO EMO HAHAHAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonpost Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 It's because they can actually hurt...ever been bitten by a spider? I have, and lemme tell you, it's like a giant bee sting that stays around for a week. Hurts like heck. That and there's always a chance of a brown recluse being around where I live. Runescape Name: "unbug07"Expand your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well, where I live spiders don't bother me at all, because they really can't harm you. It's the bees and wasps that scare me more. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 It's because they can actually hurt...ever been bitten by a spider? I have, and lemme tell you, it's like a giant bee sting that stays around for a week. Hurts like heck. That and there's always a chance of a brown recluse being around where I live. I luckily don't have hose where I live. But I don't think it's the biting aspect. I've never been bitten nor worried about being bitten by a spider, yet they still creep me out. And I know others who are the same. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Smeg society, I'm scared because I'm scared the crap out of them. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikegamer Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'm used to them my friends has a pet tarantula that i have crawl on my while im over. That ended my fear of spiders and pretty much all insects/ arachnids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaziek Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Smeg society, I'm scared because I'm scared the crap out of them. hell yeah! fight the power! I am scared too lol, but daddy long legs creep me out more.. KILL EM ALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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