Phobia is a game I came up with where the person above you will state something as the "Phobia"; (ranging anywhere from typical things to really silly things) and the person below them will first say if they are weirded out by it (yes/no) and then suggest a new phobia.
You'll also keep a count of how many of the phobias YOU came up with the other players are scared of.
The person with the most points when I call game wins.
Examples:
QuoteYes!
Wolves.
0
QuoteNo.
Water.
1
I put the score at the bottom but it could be wherever.
Anyway...
Let's go!
The first one is
Spiders.
I'm saying no. Not many spiders around here, but plenty of flyspray.
Friday the 13th
0
Not that superstitious, mate. ;D
Gators and crocodiles.
0
Not anymore than usual!
Fear that a duck is always watching you.
0
Oh my gosh, there's a duck watching me?!
Yes. XD
Three old men hiding in your bedroom closet.
0
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c3/e1/66/c3e166490b97395170c7887fd4b454ec.jpg)
Yes. It does seem very weird...
Any sort of small creature on your arm. Or on your body, in general.
1
Not really.
Fear of...rats?
0
Why a deer?
I love rats!
Creepy puppets.
1
Nah. They can't move on their own.
Fear of...snakes?
0
Nope, I actually used to want one as a pet. Sawwy mate!
Fear of losing the ability to read. And you cannot get it back.
1
Yes!!! On a thousand levels! What if you go deaf!
Fear of drowning
0
Ugh, yes. >.<
Fear of seeing raw meat. (Is it only me...?)
2
If it's bloody, yes.
I fixed that image.
Fear of school.
1
Yup.
Fear of...umm...darkness?
0
Yeah, I'm sad to admit.
Fear of tentacles!
3
I, guess so?
Fear of Dolls
1
Yeah, old ones.
Fear of thunder.
4
Used to make me cry, so yeah.
Fear of losing your hearing and/or sight
2
@Ashleg: You're not alone, son.
Yes, definitely.
Fear of...creatures from creepypastas?
1
A bit. Yeah.
Fear of losing your memory.
0
Oh, that is probably the worst thing imaginable, so yes.
Fear of being lost in the middle of no where
3
Yep.
Fear of never being able to see someone again.
1
Yes.
The fear of losing all of your data (on computers, consoles, etc.)
0.
Yes.
Fear of not passing your classes.
2
Yes.
Fear of small flying insects?
0
I'm annoyed, but not really afraid.
Fear of a house fire?
1.
Yes that would be terrible
Fear of locked rooms (I'm not the only one right?)
0
No.
Fear of 13.
0
No.
Fear of pointy objects.
5
No, not really
The fear of being tortured
4
Guess so. I mean, who wouldn't be? xD
Fear of emergency noises (alarms).
5
Not really.
Fear of things being out of your control.
0
Yup
Fear of your life suddenly being drastically changed forever
5
Yes
1
Fear of Other people rejecting you
Yes
Fear of losing your pets.
5
No, I don't have any pets right now.
2
Fear of people finding out your deepest secrets
I really don't have deep secrets. :P ;)
Fear of forgetting where you are.
5
Yes!
Fear of being Orphaned
6
Yup!
Fear of meeting new people.
6
Yes, actually.
2
Fear of having a monster under the bed
Hehe, naww!
Fear of disappointing people.
7
Yes! 100% yes!
Fear of things hidden in murky water
0
No, but that might be because there isn't much murky water around here.
FEAR OF HOT POTATOES BURNING YOUR HANDS!
8
Don't think so...
Fear of being humiliated in public
7
Yes.
Fear of Trump
0
Yes. :o
Fear of of heights.
8
Not really
2
Fear of Tornadoes
Nah.
Fear of Finals
1
Negative. I'm fine with finals ;D
Fear of going insane...
I never really thought about that ever happening, so no.
2
Fear of Failing
Yup, all the time.
Fear of getting in a car wreck
8
Sometimes, but I don't drive, so not that often.
3
Fear of being singled out
Yes!
Fear of Nukes
1
After playing Fallout, completely.
Fear of an Apocolypse
9
Yes.
Fear of crazy people
2
Oh, of course yes.
Fear of being of suffocation
10
Ugh. Yes.
Fear of road kill.
8
Eh, not really. I see it a lot, and it usually makes me sad.
Fear of getting a lethal, incurable disease
11
Yes.
@Ashleg: Great game!
Fear of people being able to read your mind (What? :P)
Not really.
Fear of James Gryphon.
0
Uh. No.
Fear of being forgotten
Not really.
3
Fear of Clowns
Nah.
Fear of never being special to someone you care about.
(Edit: 2.)
Oh yes.
Fear of doing something your whole life then having it blow up in your face
12
Of course.
Fear of not being good enough.
8
@Skyblade Thank you!
Yup!
Fear of being attacked by a wild animal
13
Ninja'd: Not really. This is going to sound awful, but if you know you're going to fail, there's not much fear, more resignation.
Not as a regular fear. I'd give you half a point, though, for being afraid to go into the wild hog-infested forest in Atlanta.
Fear of losing your pet.
3.
Oh my gosh yes. She is my baby.
Fear of your house burning down
13.5
I did that one, but yes.
Fear of death.
4.
Yes! I had a dream that I died one time. I was very unhappy about it - and I was walking around as an invisible ghost, and everyone was laughing about how I had died. (I had hitched a hammock above a fire and was roasted alive while I was asleep)
Fear of touching the tips of very sharp objects - like a scalpel
Eh, not really. Only if I am being attacked by one
Fear of being shot
14.5
Nope. I'm sure in a situation where I could be shot I would be afraid. But I don't sit at home and dread being shot in the night.
Fear of no one coming to your birthday party.
No. I've never had a birthday party.
Fear of never marrying.
5.
Nope. I do have a fear of picking the wrong person though!
Fear of dance parties
Yes.
Fear of Fear itself
3
Nein.
Fear of having your identity stolen.
0
Yes. >:(
Fear of walking into spiderwebs.
9
No, not really. Just really annoyed by it.
Fear of being held hostage
14.5
No.
Fear of change.
5.
No. If anything, I like change.
Fear of working so hard at something and having it be all for nothing
Not really, it would just be the next step to it becoming something. ;)
Fear of natural disasters!
9
Hmm, yes.
Fear of regret
No.
Fear of losing a parent.
5.
Not really. :-\
Fear of ghosts.
10
No.
Fear of brain damage.
5.
Not particularly.
Fear of awkward situations.
10
No.
Fear of squid.
1
Nooo. xD
Fear of lightning.
10
No.
Fear of someone saying "no" and costing you a valuable point.
5.
Yeah, and I wonder who has done that to me James...
Fear or the doctor messing up in surgery
14.5
Not mine, but I admit I've been concerned about the outcomes of other people's surgeries. I'll give you another half a point so you can round that up.
Fear of the dentist.
Thank you James ;D
And yes, I have an incredible fear of the dentist
Fear of falling from a very tall something
15
Not really, I'm not constantly afraid of falling from a very tall something, but if I'm standing on the something, then yes I'm afraid. So... half point?
Fear of being lied to.
0
Not really :P
Fear of going blind?
0
Yup
Fear of being trapped in a Blizzard
15.5
No, probably because I live on the equator. :P
Fear of going on stage and performing.
1
I'm in theatre :P not really
Fear of the doctor?
1
I just don't like them, I'm not afraid.
Fear of flying?
0
Nay.
Fear of deep water?
1
YeH.
Fear of the fire alarm going off at a bad time.
10
Of course
Fear of forgetting who you are
15.5
No. How could I forget that? ::)
Fear of public speaking
1
I guess so.
Fear of not being prepared for independent life.
7.
1000 times yes!! I'm not ready, and time's getting thin!
Fear of dark alleys late at night in the city.
2
That sounds sensible.
Fear of thinking bad thoughts.
8.
No, not really.
Fear of telling a joke, and then no one laughing at it.
I'm used to it :P
Fear of disease?
1
Nope - not unless it's a deadly one and I have symptoms of it.
Fear of failing.
3
Not particularly.
Fear of hurricanes.
11
Not really
Fear of a Gryphon named James
0
Nah :P
Fear of mental illness
1
I recently read an article about a brain-eating amoeba in America, so I'm going to go ahead and say yes to that one ^^
Fear of just about any animal when it's dark and you're alone outside
3
'Naw.
Fear of birds.
11
I love birds.
Fear of sharks?
2
Yeah, even fictional ones.
Fear of thunder?
8
Nah
Fear of deep sea fish?
3
Half-fearful, half-fascinating for me.
Fear of being drowned?
5
Sure.
Fear of not being accepted?
3.5
Not even really a fear anymore just a characteristic, but yeah.
Fear of not being able so see someone grow up.
15.5
Not one I'd ever thought of before, but no.
Fear of maturity? ;D
0
I'll give you a half for that.
Fear or someone hiding behind your shower curtains
15.5
YES.
Fear of getting locked in a dark room.
11
I'll only be scared if there was something in the room, so I'll give you a half point.
Fear of the possibility of a grim and dark future?
1
Not really,
Fear of Giant bananas controlling the world
0
I think I'll have to pass. Unless Hillary Clinton is one of them.
Fear of people forgetting you
16.5
Not really.
Fear of being trapped in a cave with oxygen running out with no possible rescue?
0
No?
Mainly because I don't know much about caves to have any fear of them.
Fear of raw chicken.
Ugh~ *shudders*
11.5
I once ripped up a raw chicken. No.
Fear of falling off a cliff?
0
Nah.
Fear of having many spiders of considerable size crawl all over you?
0
Ugh yes
Fear of being stalked/spied on
Yeah...
Fear of death in general.
11.5
Nah. What is death that we are mindful of it? ;D
Fear of torture?
1
Oh yes
Fear of never being able to do something
16.5
Sure.
Fear of running out of time.
8.
Yup
Fear of having a really bad death
17.5
Not so much.
Fear of the future.
No, not really
Fear of being afraid of something
17.5
No.
Fear of being torn apart by dogs.
2
Yes of course!
Fear of losing the forum again
0
No, not really, it will just spring to life again. IT CANNOT BE KILLED!!!
Fear of me. ;D
3
REVIVE!!
Seriously, does anyone fear me? ;D
3
I've come to fear your posting in Fredrick's game, so half a point?
How so Gryphon? ;D
You didn't post anything so nope! ;D
Fear of dying and nothing happening afterwards.
3.5
No.
Fear of what might lurk in deep, dark waters.
0
No. The mystery is intriguing, not frightening.
Fear of the end of book series?
3.5
No, just saddened by it.
Fear of being helpless.
0
No.
Fear of reliving the same day over and over again, never realizing it, but aging at the same time?
3.5
No. That actually sounds like a fascinating situation... :P
Fear of being laughed (meanly) at?
0
No, I do that to myself all the time! ;D
Fear of having absolutely no sense of humor, the slightest tease will offend you and you won't forgive them for a decade?
3.5
Yeah
Fear of knowing too much of your future and just waiting until something that you learned happens.
Time!
@Gonff the Mousethief has the highest score, so he wins this round! Let's all go back to zero, please.
Quote from: Gonff the Mousethief on September 01, 2016, 05:03:30 AM
Yeah
Fear of knowing too much of your future and just waiting until something that you learned happens.
No.
Fear of school.
And they said me being scared of everything wouldn't get me anywhere ;D
Yeah, especially ones I don't go to.
Fear of being on your deathbed and wishing you hadn't wasted your time being fearful.
Fear of being on a deathbed in general, because...ugh.
Fear of getting separated from friends/family?
1
Not really, I can handle myself.
...Oh, do you mean like if they died? :P Then yes. If just physically separated, no.
Fear of small spaces?
0
Yeah, especially ones that leaves me very little air to breathe.
Fear of sad songs?
7.5
No, I actually quite like them. :P
Fear of sharks or other aquatic terrors?
1
Yeah, but only real-life ones are what I most fear. I'm quite comfortable with fictional ones.
Fear of crossing the river without drowning?
5
Nah.
Fear of screaming and no one can hear you.
1
No, it means that I am either in space or I can scream as loudly as I want! ;D
Fear of birds become carnivorous and trying to eat humans as their usual diet?
YES.
Fear of bug infestations?
1.5
Depends what kind of bug, so half a point! ;D
Fear of not posting a single thing that someone is afraid of?
1
*Bump, points to above question.*
Of course! I haven't yet so my fears are sadly coming true ;D
Fear of trees? ;D
0
No!
Fear of scorpions?
2
*squirms* Yes yes yes yes yes!
Fear of tarantulas?
0
I think so.
Fear of falling into the core of the earth?
3
Anyone?
No, because it's not likely.
Fear of the 2016 American politicians? ;D
2
Fear is a strong word, but I'm definitely concerned. Half a point?
Fear of never being independent?
Kind of? Also half a point.
Fear of deep oceans?
2.5 :P
No.
Fear of suffocation?
3
Yeeeeeah.
Fear of Halloween? ;D
2.5
No.
Fear of torture?
4
No, not really.
Fear of someone you love being tortured?
0.
Yes.
Fear of being abducted?
4
No.
Fear of being overworked?
(Oh, what was I at.. 0?)
No.
Fear of freezing in an important moment? Someone needs you to do something, and you are so scared that you don't move.
4
I've never had an issue with that...
Fear of being trapped in a small space?
0
No.
Fear of heights?
4
Nope!
Fear of death?
0
NEVAH!!
Fear of being sucked into another time where you will never be able to contact or meet your loved ones ever again?
4
That would be unfortunate, but also quite exciting.
Fear of needles?
0
No. I read a book where someone had to get their infected toes cut off and since then my fear of needles disappeared.
Fear of being forever alone? ;D
0
Yes. ;D
Fear of becoming the modern version of the Elephant Man?
4
Not really
Fear of Michonne or Daryl dying in TWD season 7? ;D
Quote from: Rosie Willowwater on September 12, 2016, 12:03:37 AM
No. I read a book where someone had to get their infected toes cut off and since then my fear of needles disappeared.
Are you talking about that Shackleton book?
No.
Fear of undeath? ;D
4
Quote from: Eulaliaaa! on September 12, 2016, 12:22:36 AM
Quote from: Rosie Willowwater on September 12, 2016, 12:03:37 AM
No. I read a book where someone had to get their infected toes cut off and since then my fear of needles disappeared.
Are you talking about that Shackleton book?
@Eul Nope. It was
Red Hugh, Prince of Donagal NO... YES... I Don't KNOW!
Fear of Me? ;D
1
Partially? I fear what your imitation of me will lead to. ;D
Fear of Gonff, Soren, Kit, Eul, LT and I merging to make one member and posting with each different personality. ;D
4.5
No, that would be awesome ;D
Fear of yourself?
1.5
Again, partially, I am afraid of what would happen if my mind ceased to function ahead of my tongue.
Fear of being mute for the rest of your life?
4.5
No, I think that would be extremely interesting ;D
Fear of Platipi? ;D
2
No.
Fear of being blind, deaf and mute for the rest of your life.
That would be terrible, sure.
Fear of dolphins? :P
Quote from: Rosie Willowwater on September 12, 2016, 12:34:25 AM
No, that would be awesome ;D
Um,
no, I'd be the only girl ;D
Uh...no. ;D
Fear of jelly fish?
5.5
Why would I be? I mean look at these things! ;D
Spoiler
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlx8ASqnFNA8Q4IAz8R7vM1ZdZS_S6-CqKC5BEIrLn9fWjOrjd)
Fear of Me?
2
Yes and no? I suppose? ;D
Fear of everlasting torment? ;D
5.5
Not at all
Fear of being alone?
0
No. I don't want to end up living my life alone but I'm not afraid of being alone.
Fear of becoming paralyzed from the neck down?
0
Yes.
Just so you guys know, it's not fear of this possibly happening sometime in your life, this is if it WAS going to happen to you, would be scared.
Fear of a billion paper cuts?
5.5
*Whimpers in a corner*
Fear of falling off a tall building?
2
I think that's likely. I get woozy standing on stepladders.
1.5.
Fear of losing IQ points?
Yes.
Fear of being trapped in a tiny cage covered in tarantulas?
6.5
...actually, I'm curious what that'd be like.
A question that might've been answered earlier: When do we call something a fear? Honestly, I'm scared of pretty much everything that's been mentioned, to an extent; they're unpleasant situations. But that doesn't mean I run around all day worrying about them. Doesn't a line need to be drawn between a cautionary reaction to danger and a legitimate fear of something? The thing is that fear is subjective, and we're all making our judgments using different measures.
PS. I'm not keeping track of my score or trying to win; I just want to see how people feel about different stressors.
Anyway, fear of fear.
To answer your question, Something that you'd (actually) be scared of if it was going to apply to you counts as a fear.
It can range from as little as a discomfort to a full blown fear but that's all up to the person.
And.
No.
Fear of word searches?
I dread them.
Hmm, interesting. And no, I enjoy word searches ;D
Fear of uncertainty? (You can't be sure of anything)
Quote from: Delthion on October 11, 2016, 10:34:09 PMJust so you guys know, it's not fear of this possibly happening sometime in your life, this is if it WAS going to happen to you, would be scared.
This would've been nice to see earlier, Skyblade :P
Quote from: Ashleg on October 16, 2016, 05:27:53 AM
To answer your question, Something that you'd (actually) be scared of if it was going to apply to you counts as a fear.
Eh, I don't think that's good. This way you can make up totally ridiculous scenarios that would never ever happen, but that people would have to be lying if they said they wouldn't be afraid of it if it was going to happen.
Like:
Fear of being thrown into a giant blender and turned into a smoothie? ::)
2.5.
It's more fun and tells you more about other people if it's something that is actually real and could apply to people's lives, and if its chance of happening is a legitimate part of the question.
I agree with James. And that post was funny ;D
Fear of uncertainty again (You can't be sure of anything.)
Innit more fun to be able to make up funny scenarios?
Anyway, er.
This is gonna sound sad but that's how it's been for me ever since I was a teenager.
Yes.
Fear of interaction (in person.)
Eh, not really, not for a game like this. It takes any strategic depth that the game might have had out of it.
If the scenarios are judged by their plausibility, you have to try to judge who's likely to respond and what fears they could realistically have, to avoid risking getting "No" answers (and thus zero points). That way is also, like I said, a better way of getting to know somebody.
Done otherwise, it's just like bad "Corrupt-a-Wish" stories, where every new one is another ridiculous way of dying, rewarded by the inevitable 1 point (or the author justifiably calling foul afterwards if it isn't).
To answer your phobia question: I suppose so, to a certain extent. I have a harder time talking to people I know than strangers. I might be getting better at it lately, but not so much that I'd consider this solved.
Fear of standing on a trapdoor that opens up, then falling and being turned into a frog, and finally being pulled out of a bowl and eaten by Jabba the Hutt?
2.5.
Not terribly.
Fear of the presidential candidates?
Yeeessssss.
Fear of Global Warming?
Not really.
Fear of Killer Clowns?
1
No.
2.5.
Fear of being disassembled by invading space robots?
Natural organisms can't be disassembled, you spoon!
James says he doesn't like funny scenarios and now he's making them up on the fly. ;D ;D
Fear of eating contaminated food (and you don' know it)?
Sure they can. I nearly said "dissected".
I'm doing it as a way to demonstrate how ridiculous they are.
I suppose so.
Fear of being turned into a baby and sent back to live in the Dark Ages?
2.5.
I mean, like we were doing. Real situations and silly are fine. Don't abuse the system, mate..
Dark ages, I could deal with.
Baby, no...
Especially if I remembered everything. *shudder*
Half a point.
Fear of nobody remembering you in the long run.
Yes. I might tolerate being forgotten, but what I'm scared of is what that could indicate. If nobody remembers me, perhaps I didn't do anything worthwhile for anyone.
Fear of elevators?
Yes.
I've actually had bad dreams about elevators before.
Fear of tigers?
Not really...
Fear of Ssssnakessssss
Besides a healthy caution, nah.
Fear of giving a speech?
Not really. From being onstage for a good portion of my life, from acting to performing music, I only get the usual jitters.
Fear of dying?
Are we still doing points?
No. I'm only afraid of if it will be painful or not.
Fear of needles?
... I have no idea how many points I have.
Nope. I've been stabbed by far too much cactus to be even remotely nervous about needles.
Fear of unintentionally hurting (Physically) someone?
No, not so much.
Fear of turning in an assignment late?
3.
No.
Do it all the time.
Fear of disappointing yourself?
Well, I suppose it's not a fear if I'm used to it. ;)
Fear of autocorrect or your own mistake turning an innocent message into a unknowingly dirty one?
Yea!
Fear of school or similar places.
Like college, yeah maybe a little.
Fear of being sucked into a jet turbine?
Now that you mention it.
Fear of the forum breaking?
Now, I would be afraid of that, If I was ever on.
Fear of the government spying on you.
Spoiler
Probably already said, but i'm too lazy to read all these.
Not so much; I'm not sure that they'd be very interested.
Fear of changes happening to the forum that you don't like?
3.
Not really, several things I preferred got passed over already.
Fear of rejection?
0
(How so?)
Yes.
Fear of having to work a job you don't like for most of your life?
I liked all the blue menu bars and stuff more than the red/orange/pink scheme we have now. :P
Not that bad.
Fear of being smothered?
Actually no.
Fear of learning you have a life threatening disease or defect?
That's too bad. Maybe you'll like it better if I get around to making a classic style.
It's not something I think about, so I guess not really. But I'd be concerned if it did happen. Half a point?
Fear of being successful?
3.
I'd be very happy to be successful.
Fear of finding a flaw in something you believe strongly in?
1 1/2
Yes.
Fear of being turned away?
Maybe, im not sure
Fear of the Great Mole Rat (Zemmiphobia)
Time to revive Phobia.
What mole rat? No, I don't think so.
Fear of talking to your peers face to face!
I'm an extrovert, so: No.
*cameras do camera-ey things.*
Fera of mispellings.
Angered by. Not scared of.
Fear of breaking things, rules don't count.
No...
Fear of being eaten?
Nope.
Fear of SCP-106 (http://www.scp-wiki.net/scp-106)?
No.
Fear of amnesia?
Yeah, sure, well--fear of getting amnesia. Not fear of amnesia generally.
Fear of not getting into college?
Nah.
Fear of a lack of knowledge.
Nope.
Fear of running out of ideas.
Nah.
Fear of space? (As in galaxies, nebulae. That space. ;D)
Not fear of it in general, but I don't ever want to go there.
Fear of crossing busy streets as a pedestrian?
Nah. (Why would you never want to go to space? That is a dream of mine... ;D)
Fear of intoxication?
Yes...I've never been intoxicated and I'm actually a bit afraid of the idea.
Afraid of posting a number in Girls v Guys III and finding out someone posted the same number at the same time as you o.o (awkward)
I've done that several times. ;D
Fear of utter and constant confusion?
((Space just isn't for me. :P))
No...
Fear of waving back to someone who wasn't actually trying to communicate with you?
Nah.
Fear of being trapped in the path of lava?
That's stuff of nightmares...
Replying to someone at the store who you think is talking to you...but they look at you and you see a Bluetooth on their head e.e
Never fear Tigger's here! ;D
Fear of being bounced by a giant Tigger?
Nyet.
Fear o' zadiztic Pokemon-Trainerz zat vant yer phone number?
0
Nay.
Fear of being beaten to death with a mattress sale?
Definitely.
Fear of random guys breaking into your house at night?
Nah, that's what being male is for! ;D
Fear of dingoes?
Nyet.
Fear o' zere bein' naezin' tae be afraid o'?
Yes.
Fear of having a phobia of phobias? ;D
No.
Fear of HIAG's speech pattern?
Nope.
Fear of swallowing spiders while you sleep?
Nope.
Fear of SPIDERS SWALLOWING YOU?
No. ;D
Fear of Venus? (The planet, not the goddess.) ;D
Why would I be afraid of Venus?
Fear of INHALING SMOKE?
No.
Fear of solar flares?
wat are those
Fear of ACCIDENTALLY EATING RAW MEAT
You mean sushi? ;D I love sushi so no. ;D
Fear of large asteroids becoming meteorites? ;D
No.
Irrational fear of bread.
No.
Rational fear of bread?
No.
Moderate fear of bread?
No.
Extreme fear of bread?
No.
Trivial fear of bread?
Nope!
Fear of spongy bread?
Nope!
Fear of garlic bread?
Nope!
Fear of French bread?
Nope!
Fear of rye bread?
Nope!
Fear of white bread?
No.
Fear of wheat bread?
No.
Fear of Italian bread?
Definitely.
Fear of the dark?
No, it is in the dark that I find comfort.
Fear of porcupines?
Nahhhh mate.
Fear of the LIGHT?!
Quote from: Groddil on June 23, 2016, 02:42:01 AM
Nah. They can't move on their own.
Fear of...snakes?
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You insssssssssult me.
Pfffff.