We all had that one weird recurring nightmare as kids, inspired usually by our greatest fears. Whether it was drowning in a drain, evil clowns or dolls that came to life as you slept, most kids could share at least one strange, irrational fear. That’s exactly what many Twitter users did this afternoon, divulging their weird childhood fear for all to see. Check out some of the highlights below:
Social Media Shares Their #WeirdChildhoodFears
#WeirdChildhoodFears
Going down the drain when I drained the water out of the bathtub.— Nutella Queen (@HeyItsChris412) September 13, 2016
Am I the only one whose parents would threaten to give them away to traveling gypsies?#WeirdChildhoodFears
— Christine WorldWeary (@googlygirl98) September 13, 2016
If you step on a crack you break your momma's back. #WeirdChildhoodFears
— Shellie (@dirtroaddiva1) September 13, 2016
#WeirdChildhoodFears being on a fishing pier, a fisherman casts back, accidentally hooks my face cheek, doesn't know it & CAST FORWARD!
— Melissa Ponzio (@MelissaPonzio1) September 13, 2016
Monsters in the closet, under the bed, pretty much monsters everywhere. #WeirdChildhoodFears
— Jenny_Sunshine (@Jenny_sunshine_) September 13, 2016
Red clothing, after a kid told me it was a trigger for dogs to attack. #WeirdChildhoodFears
— Tina Ferraro (@TinaFerraro_) September 13, 2016
A shark attacking me on the toilet. Seriously. #WeirdChildhoodFears
— Still Cool Right (@stillcoolright) September 13, 2016
Something would always be able to get me in the dark #WeirdChildhoodFears pic.twitter.com/db0IzTD1kN
— Leanne McCutcheon (@sharkattackninr) September 13, 2016
That I'll have to adult one day or at least try to #WeirdChildhoodFears
— richard (@TheCatch_) September 13, 2016
#WeirdChildhoodFears that my ears were full of quarters. Thanks Uncle Neil. pic.twitter.com/lh9MHuOJjh
— Helen (@helenmaryme) September 13, 2016
What was your weird childhood fear? Sound off in the comments section below!