Name something you truly loathe

[UniqueDoug]

Folks who expect you to work for free.

[Anjdog2003]

Lima Beans and Hair bands

[Big bob]

Originally Posted by UniqueDoug

Folks who expect you to work for free.

Why work when you can live in your fantasy land and live off abused females and make up stories. I bet your mother is proud. Oh wait that's right.

How you come up with shit over a stump is beyond me but enjoy it while you peek out someone's else's window.

[Vandelay Industries]

People who say they'll start, but never do.

[Aerovette]

Douglas Kravitz.

Need Doug's face on her...

[Aerovette]

The fear of soda fountains, known as sodaphobia or fountainophobia, is a unique and specific phobia that some individuals may experience. While it is not a widely recognized or extensively studied phobia, it can still be a source of distress for those who are affected by it.

Soda fountains are typically found in restaurants, fast-food chains, and other food service establishments. They consist of a machine that dispenses carbonated beverages such as cola, lemon-lime soda, root beer, and various flavored drinks. These machines often have multiple spouts or nozzles, allowing customers to mix different flavors and create their preferred soda combinations.

For someone with sodaphobia, the sight or thought of a soda fountain can trigger intense fear, anxiety, and discomfort. The exact reasons for this fear can vary from person to person, and it may stem from a combination of factors. Here are a few possible explanations:

Fear of contamination: Some individuals may have concerns about the cleanliness and hygiene of soda fountains. They might worry about the potential for bacteria, mold, or other contaminants in the dispensing nozzles or the surrounding area.

Fear of germs or illness: Those with an excessive fear of germs or a predisposition to health anxiety may be particularly apprehensive about the potential for cross-contamination or the spread of diseases through the shared use of soda fountain equipment.

Fear of unknown ingredients: Soda fountains offer a wide array of flavors and combinations, and some individuals may have concerns about the ingredients used in these beverages. Fear of consuming unfamiliar additives or artificial sweeteners could contribute to their anxiety.

Negative past experiences: Like with any phobia, negative experiences in the past can contribute to the fear. It is possible that an individual with sodaphobia had a previous incident or witnessed something unpleasant related to soda fountains, which subsequently developed into a phobia.

Dealing with sodaphobia can be challenging, as soda fountains are prevalent in many public places. However, there are strategies that individuals with this fear can employ to manage their anxiety:

Education and understanding: Learning about how soda fountains operate and the measures taken by establishments to maintain hygiene can help alleviate some fears. Gaining knowledge about the processes involved in maintaining cleanliness and the safety regulations implemented may provide reassurance.

Gradual exposure: Gradually exposing oneself to soda fountains in a controlled manner can be an effective technique. Starting with small steps, such as standing near a fountain without using it, and gradually progressing to interacting with it, can help desensitize the fear response.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Seeking the assistance of a mental health professional trained in CBT can be beneficial. CBT helps identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs associated with soda fountains, replacing them with more rational and positive thinking patterns.

Relaxation techniques: Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation, can help manage anxiety symptoms in situations involving soda fountains.

It's important to note that sodaphobia, like any phobia, can vary in severity and impact individuals differently. If the fear significantly interferes with daily life or causes distress, it may be helpful to seek professional help from a therapist or counselor who can provide guidance and support.

[Big bob]

Nope just an excuse not to work. Kind of like the generational welfare get to fat and lazy to work and expect others to support them. He has been doing it his whole life not going to change.

[MY03C5Z]

Originally Posted by aerovette

The fear of soda fountains, known as sodaphobia or fountainophobia, is a unique and specific phobia that some individuals may experience. While it is not a widely recognized or extensively studied phobia, it can still be a source of distress for those who are affected by it.

Soda fountains are typically found in restaurants, fast-food chains, and other food service establishments. They consist of a machine that dispenses carbonated beverages such as cola, lemon-lime soda, root beer, and various flavored drinks. These machines often have multiple spouts or nozzles, allowing customers to mix different flavors and create their preferred soda combinations.

For someone with sodaphobia, the sight or thought of a soda fountain can trigger intense fear, anxiety, and discomfort. The exact reasons for this fear can vary from person to person, and it may stem from a combination of factors. Here are a few possible explanations:

Fear of contamination: Some individuals may have concerns about the cleanliness and hygiene of soda fountains. They might worry about the potential for bacteria, mold, or other contaminants in the dispensing nozzles or the surrounding area.

Fear of germs or illness: Those with an excessive fear of germs or a predisposition to health anxiety may be particularly apprehensive about the potential for cross-contamination or the spread of diseases through the shared use of soda fountain equipment.

Fear of unknown ingredients: Soda fountains offer a wide array of flavors and combinations, and some individuals may have concerns about the ingredients used in these beverages. Fear of consuming unfamiliar additives or artificial sweeteners could contribute to their anxiety.

Negative past experiences: Like with any phobia, negative experiences in the past can contribute to the fear. It is possible that an individual with sodaphobia had a previous incident or witnessed something unpleasant related to soda fountains, which subsequently developed into a phobia.

Dealing with sodaphobia can be challenging, as soda fountains are prevalent in many public places. However, there are strategies that individuals with this fear can employ to manage their anxiety:

Education and understanding: Learning about how soda fountains operate and the measures taken by establishments to maintain hygiene can help alleviate some fears. Gaining knowledge about the processes involved in maintaining cleanliness and the safety regulations implemented may provide reassurance.

Gradual exposure: Gradually exposing oneself to soda fountains in a controlled manner can be an effective technique. Starting with small steps, such as standing near a fountain without using it, and gradually progressing to interacting with it, can help desensitize the fear response.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Seeking the assistance of a mental health professional trained in CBT can be beneficial. CBT helps identify and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs associated with soda fountains, replacing them with more rational and positive thinking patterns.

Relaxation techniques: Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation, can help manage anxiety symptoms in situations involving soda fountains.

It's important to note that sodaphobia, like any phobia, can vary in severity and impact individuals differently. If the fear significantly interferes with daily life or causes distress, it may be helpful to seek professional help from a therapist or counselor who can provide guidance and support.

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[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by MY03C5Z

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Immersion therapy.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by UniqueDoug

Folks who expect you to work for free.

[Hardluck]

Fuking trolls!!!!!

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Hardluck

Fuking trolls!!!!!

#3 - Porter

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

In a nutshell:
Anti-gun people (anyone who says we can't have the same weapons as the GOV)
George Soros
Bill Gates
Anyone in the Bilderberg Group or Trilateral Commission
Liberals
Democrats
Human traffickers (especially child sex traffickers)
Pedophiles
Animal abusers
Crooked/Dirty cops (Good cops don't deserve to be stained by crooked/dirty cops)
Clintons
Obamas
Bidens
Lewis Hamilton
Lebron James
Anyone who believes global warming is real
Big-Pharma
Woodrow Wilson and most egregiously the Federal Reserve Act
TikTok and most social media
Main Stream Media
Pro-vaxxers (anyone who doesn't believe the COVID vax kills people)
Cartels
Drug abusers and junkies
EV drivers snooty about the fact they drive an EV (and EVs and the fact they exist)
People who blame fossil fuels for the worlds problems
Antifa/BLM/terrorists
Looters
Flies, Ants, and Mosquito's (I freaking HATE mosquitos)
Cottage Cheese
Skinny Jeans (and sagging pants)
Over-compartmentalization and over-classification
Smart-phones
Social credit systems
Anyone who thinks digital currency will work
Socialists
Communists
Marxists
People (especially educators) who think CRT is good to teach children
Illegal border crossers
Anheiser-Busch and all woke companies
K-pop
Hurricanes, tornados, and flooding
yard-work
Trannies who act like their BS is normal behavior
being sick, like at all.
and.....
Corvetteforum.

That should about cover it.

[Aerovette]

I find VERY few exceptions to this list.

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by aerovette

I find VERY few exceptions to this list.

Hard to argue any.

[Hardluck]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

#3 - Porter

[jw38]

Originally Posted by Ronins2ndCuzzin

In a nutshell:
Anti-gun people (anyone who says we can't have the same weapons as the GOV)
George Soros
Bill Gates
Anyone in the Bilderberg Group or Trilateral Commission
Liberals
Democrats
Human traffickers (especially child sex traffickers)
Pedophiles
Animal abusers
Crooked/Dirty cops (Good cops don't deserve to be stained by crooked/dirty cops)
Clintons
Obamas
Bidens
Lewis Hamilton
Lebron James
Anyone who believes global warming is real
Big-Pharma
Woodrow Wilson and most egregiously the Federal Reserve Act
TikTok and most social media
Main Stream Media
Pro-vaxxers (anyone who doesn't believe the COVID vax kills people)
Cartels
Drug abusers and junkies
EV drivers snooty about the fact they drive an EV (and EVs and the fact they exist)
People who blame fossil fuels for the worlds problems
Antifa/BLM/terrorists
Looters
Flies, Ants, and Mosquito's (I freaking HATE mosquitos)
Cottage Cheese
Skinny Jeans (and sagging pants)
Over-compartmentalization and over-classification
Smart-phones
Social credit systems
Anyone who thinks digital currency will work
Socialists
Communists
Marxists
People (especially educators) who think CRT is good to teach children
Illegal border crossers
Anheiser-Busch and all woke companies
K-pop
Hurricanes, tornados, and flooding
yard-work
Trannies who act like their BS is normal behavior
being sick, like at all.
and.....
Corvetteforum.

That should about cover it.

Well...that about covers it for me, with emphasis on Lewis Hamilton and Lebron James!

[Unsuspicious]

Ugly people who aren't aware that they're ugly

[Dan Dlabay]

Cancer

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Unsuspicious

Ugly people who aren't aware that they're ugly