The Most Bizarre Phobias You Have Ever Heard

Globophobia Or The Fear Of Balloons Popping

Globophobes are terrified of balloons or of the sound they make when popped. Although some people may find this phobia funny, for the sufferer, the terror experienced is no laughing matter. Globophobia is usually more common among children, but it can affect adults too. People usually develop this phobia following a traumatic incident involving balloons, such as having a balloon explode in their face. Oprah Winfrey reportedly suffers from globophobia.