What are the most interesting funny phobia stories you've heard?
A person with mysophobia (fear of germs) was at a party. They saw someone dip their finger in the dip and then put it back. They were so horrified that they ran to the bathroom to wash their hands multiple times. Their horrified look was quite a sight. Well, while their fear might be real, their reaction was overly dramatic in that party situation.
What are the most common real life phobia stories you've heard?
One common story is about people with a fear of flying. They get extremely nervous before a flight. They might have panic attacks during take - off or turbulence. Another is the phobia of needles. Many people faint or become very agitated when they need to get an injection. And then there's the phobia of public speaking. People's hands shake, their voices tremble and they might forget what they want to say.
What are the most interesting funny paranoid stories you've heard?
One really funny one is about a man who believed that his car radio was sending his thoughts to the government. So he would only listen to static. He was so paranoid that he even covered the radio with aluminum foil. After a while, he realized that he had just been watching too many conspiracy theory shows on TV.
What are the most interesting funny interrailing stories you've heard?
One funny story is about a guy interrailing in Scandinavia. He thought he booked a sleeper compartment but actually booked a storage area. He didn't realize until he tried to lie down and there were boxes everywhere. He ended up having to share a normal seat with a really friendly family for the whole night. They shared stories and he had a great time despite the initial mix - up.
What are the most interesting funny apartment stories you've heard?
I heard a story about a person who accidentally locked themselves out of their apartment while taking out the trash, and they were only wearing their pajamas. They had to call the landlord at 3 in the morning, looking quite silly.
What are the most interesting subway funny stories you've heard?
A lady once got on the subway with a huge hat. It was so big that it kept hitting people as she walked down the aisle. She was so oblivious to it and when someone finally told her, she just took it off and put it on her lap and started laughing. It was such a simple yet funny moment.
What are the most interesting funny ape stories you've heard?
A funny ape story I heard was about an orangutan. It managed to steal a camera from a wildlife photographer. Instead of being scared, it started taking pictures of itself and the surrounding jungle. The resulting photos were really strange and funny, with the orangutan's big nose and curious eyes filling the frame.
What are the most interesting funny roadie stories you've heard?
I heard of a roadie who was supposed to set up the microphones. But he got distracted by a food truck outside. When he came back, he set up the mics all wrong, and during the performance, the singer's voice was coming out of the backstage speakers. It was chaos but really funny.
What are the most interesting funny manufacturing stories you've heard?
At a glassware manufacturing factory, they were making wine glasses. The molds got a bit distorted one day. As a result, the wine glasses that came out were all wonky - shaped. Some were taller on one side, and some had a twisted stem. It was a hilarious sight, and the factory had to discard a large number of defective products until they fixed the molds.
What are the most interesting funny time stories you've heard?
A co - worker of mine once showed up to work on a Saturday thinking it was Friday. He was all dressed up in his formal work clothes and was very confused when he saw the empty office. He then realized his mistake and just had to laugh at himself.
What are the most interesting funny park stories you've heard?
One interesting story was about a man who thought he could do yoga poses better than anyone in the park. But when he tried to do a headstand, he ended up falling flat on his back. It was really funny as his face was full of shock.