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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

People can be afraid of many things, from darkness to spiders, to you name it. Some of these fears are totally irrational, others come from our childhoods and creep in well into our adult lives. One of such bizarre fears is megalophobia.

Think of large objects like huge cruise ships, animals, skyscrapers, underwater structures, and even statues. Now imagine how’d they look if they were bigger. If the thought of it makes your hair stand on your arm, you may also have some traits of megalophobia.

And this subreddit named r/Megalophobia puts a test on your fear of large objects because it offers one hell of a collection. “A place to post images of all things large, particularly ones that are "triggers" for those with megalophobia,” says their description and 340k devoted members are nodding their heads. Scroll down and upvote the most triggering images below!

#1

The Kelpies, Scotland, During Thunderstorm

Gigantic horse head sculptures with lightning in the background, illustrating massive things for megalophobia viewers.

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    This Underwater “Waterfall” Is Giving Me Anxiety

    A massive underwater waterfall illusion near a tropical island creating a big nope for people with megalophobia fears.

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    #3

    Astronaut Bruce Mccandless II Floats Untethered Away From The Safety Of The Space Shuttle, With Nothing But His Manned Maneuvering Unit Keeping Him Alive. The First Person In History To Do So

    Astronaut floating above vast snowy mountain range against the blackness of space, illustrating massive scale for megalophobia.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Untethered? Holy c**p! I can’t look. When I see that in movies I completely lose my 💩. How does he get back to his craft? Is he wearing some kinda jet pack?

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    #4

    Redwood Trees

    Massive tree trunk towering over a person and a vintage car in a forest, illustrating megalophobia triggers.

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    #5

    This Is Just One Picture

    Massive ship crashing near shore with waves splashing, a big nope for people with megalophobia in this online group post.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! I was about to say that I only see one picture, but now I get it. Was the school/ village/whatever it is okay? Please say the gargantuan ship didn’t ram ‘em. 😱

    #6

    Mt Fuji As Seen From A Nearby Town

    A massive snow-covered mountain towering over a city street, evoking megalophobia with its immense size.

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    #7

    It Was Foggy In My Town The Other Day And I Captured This Terrifying Scene

    Person standing on a foggy beach facing a massive ship looming overhead highlighting megalophobia and massive things.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was 23, I went to bed at 2100 not feeling well. I woke up an hour later feeling very feverish, and my temperature was 106.4°. The next morning at the hospital I learned it was pneumonia (something I had every five years of my life until I was 40 when the vaccine finally became available). The reason I’d awakened was I’d had a nightmare about standing beside the wheel of a shopping cart that was as tall as the 50-story building where I worked. I still remember the fear of being squashed by that gigantic wheel. I hadn’t known “megalophobia” is a thing!

    #8

    Iceberg Passing A House In Greenland

    Massive iceberg towering behind a small house, illustrating the giant scale that triggers megalophobia in online group posts.

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    #9

    A Full-Sized School Bus Next To Haul Trucks

    View from vehicle interior showing massive mining trucks on a dirt road against a steep rocky hill, illustrating megalophobia scale.

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    #10

    That Small Dot Is Mercury In Front Of Sun. Definitely Unsettling

    Close-up of massive space object with glowing edge, highlighting scale that triggers megalophobia in an online group.

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    #11

    A Bridge In Vietnam

    Massive hands holding a golden bridge over a forested mountain, an example of huge structures causing megalophobia anxiety.

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    #12

    Whale Spine

    Large vertebrae bones partially buried in sand on a rocky beach with a dog sniffing, illustrating megalophobia content.

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    #13

    Dam

    Massive curved dam towering over deep water, illustrating huge structures that trigger megalophobia in some people.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D**n that dam! I’m imagining standing in front of it, and I feel dizzy … and I’m lying down. Yikes!

    #14

    It Is The Tallest Statue Of Nyoirin Kannon In The World, And The Tallest Statue Of A Goddess In Japan

    Massive statue towering over a city street with power lines, an example of huge structures triggering megalophobia.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How the hell is something like that even erected? It didn’t start out as a large rock that someone carved, did it? Even if it did, how the hell did people do it? I can’t think how that worked. Even if it were made today, are there cranes big enough to get towards the top?

    #15

    Visually, Japanese Spider Crabs Really Are The Stuff Of Nightmares

    Man holding a massive spider with long legs, an example from an online group for people with megalophobia.

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    #16

    This One Is Very Unsettling

    Person sitting on edge of massive clock on tall building overlooking cityscape, illustrating megalophobia fear of large objects.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m just telling myself that a photo of someone sitting was inserted onto that photo of that clock ledge. My hands are over my ears so I can’t hear you! Lalalala! 🙉

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    #17

    Sequoia In A Coniferous Forest

    Massive tree towering over a dense forest, exemplifying massive things triggering megalophobia in nature lovers.

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    #18

    This Is How Big Anchor Chains Are. It Makes Sense But Dang

    Two workers standing among massive metal chains inside a large container, illustrating megalophobia scale.

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    #19

    Mola Mola: The World's Largest Bony Fish

    Massive ocean sunfish swimming near diver, a striking example of huge creatures that trigger megalophobia fears.

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    #20

    This Saltwater Crocodile

    Massive crocodile underwater near a diver in a protective bubble, illustrating a big nope for people with megalophobia.

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    #21

    Lochaber, Scotland 2021 By Mhg Photography

    Massive mountain towering over a coastal village with a large abandoned ship on the shore, evoking megalophobia feelings.

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    #22

    Italian Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn’s Massive New Sculpture

    Giant sculpture of two massive hands emerging from water near buildings, a striking image for people with megalophobia.

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    Raymond Core
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cast from a 'lost wax' mould of bronze and aluminum. It has since been taken down from the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel.

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    #23

    Trees Occasionally Beach Themselves In The Search For Food

    Person standing next to a massive fallen tree on a beach, illustrating the scale of huge things triggering megalophobia.

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    #24

    The Size Of This Tornado Compared To The Wind Turbines

    Massive tornado touching down across flat landscape with dark storm clouds, a big nope for people with megalophobia.

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    #25

    The Dragon's Eye Stone Mine In The UK

    Two explorers inside a massive cave with huge rock slabs, highlighting massive things that trigger megalophobia.

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    #26

    Saturn Rising Behind The Moon

    Close-up view of massive space objects showing the moon and distant Saturn, illustrating scale for people with megalophobia.

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    #27

    King Albert's Tower. Person At The Base For Scale

    Tall narrow brick tower standing alone in a field surrounded by trees, illustrating massive structures for megalophobia.

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    Raymond Core
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ventilation looks nil. Amazing it is still standing. Curious about its foundation.

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    #28

    A Waterspout In Florida

    Massive tornado funnel over water near palm trees, showcasing an awe-inspiring natural scene that triggers megalophobia fears.

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    #29

    Always Forget How Massive These Supercarriers That America Builds Actually Are

    Kayakers paddling near the massive hull of a ship in foggy water, illustrating megalophobia with giant objects.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    3 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It always strikes me how the ship seems to be floating on its narrowest part. It seems it should be down in the water so that the much wider part is touching the ocean instead. I gather I have NO clue how ships float.

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    #30

    Abandoned Movie Prop In A Mausoleum. Poland

    Large creepy sculpture in a brick alcove, an example of massive things featured for people with megalophobia.

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    #31

    Tokyo Flood Tunnels

    Massive concrete pillars inside an underground structure, showcasing huge scale that triggers megalophobia in some people.

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    #32

    Had To Search Up If It Was Real

    Giant 2m tall kangaroo spotted stalking town, a massive thing evoking megalophobia fears for many people.

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    #33

    Well Yes, But Actually No *shiver*

    Tweet about Home Depot giant skeleton with images showing massive skeleton installations that trigger megalophobia.

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    #34

    The View From This Apartment In Dubai

    City skyscrapers emerging from thick clouds, showcasing massive structures that trigger megalophobia fears in viewers.

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    #35

    Terrifying

    Tweet showing photos of a large squid kite in the sky, related to a group posting massive things for megalophobia.

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    #36

    So I Herd U Like Salt Mines...

    Massive underground cavern with towering stone walls and tiny people showing scale for megalophobia online group content.

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    #37

    Mt. St Helens Eruption, 1980

    A volcanic eruption with massive ash cloud towering over a forest road, showing a large scale that triggers megalophobia.

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    #38

    Creeping Up

    Leopard walking on a foggy path with a massive giraffe looming in the background for people with megalophobia.

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    Binky Melnik
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think how much *taller* it’d be if the leopard were next to it! 😳

    #39

    A Mountain Of Timber. All Stacked & Unstacked By Hand

    Massive stacks of wooden planks towering over a person, showcasing a striking image for people with megalophobia.

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    #40

    Massive Building

    Massive densely packed residential building with countless windows creating an overwhelming scene for megalophobia.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am surrounded by 3 neighbors in my apartment building, and the noise they make is bad enough. I can't imagine dealing with something like this.

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    #41

    The Sheer Scale Of An Open Pit Diamond Mine Compared To The Surrounding Town

    A massive open-pit mine towering over a small town with buildings, illustrating massive things for people with megalophobia.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m thinking that when someone from town goes missing, there might not be a big search for them, because I’ll bet an awful lotta mսrder victims are tossed in that hole. 😱 I don’t even wanna know how far down it goes.

    #42

    Girl Poses Next To A F1 Tornado A Mile Away

    Woman standing on roadside near massive tornado, a big nope for people with megalophobia in an open field.

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    #43

    Big Sand Dune

    Massive sand dune towering over dead trees in a desert landscape, illustrating scale for people with megalophobia.

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    #44

    2000+ Metre Tsunami Looking Mountain In Kazbeghi

    Ancient church on a hill with massive snow-covered mountains in the background, illustrating scale for megalophobia.

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    #45

    This Huge Road

    A massive highway with dozens of lanes filled with vehicles, illustrating megalophobia triggers of huge things.

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    Data1001
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I counted 20 lanes in each direction. Must be fun when you're in the left lane and you realize you've gotta get off at the next exit...

    #46

    This Abandoned Power Plant

    Two massive cooling towers painted with colorful murals towering over a suburban area, illustrating megalophobia.

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    #47

    This Picture Of The Empire State Building From Nj Gives Me A Weird Feeling

    Black and white photo of a massive skyscraper towering over smaller buildings illustrating megalophobia in urban settings.

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    #48

    It Really Gives It A Sense Of Its Scale. Look At Those Itty Bitty People. (Statue Of Unity, If You Haven't Seen It. Nearly 600' Tall)

    Statue of a massive human figure on a hill with close-up of giant feet, illustrating extreme size for megalophobia.

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    #49

    Bagger 288, The World's Largest Land Vehicle

    Massive industrial excavation machine in a mining site, illustrating huge objects that trigger megalophobia fears.

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    Binky Melnik
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    4 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m pretty sure I saw this on the TV show called something like “Mysteries of the Abandoned” or something like that. If I’m right, this thing was abandoned and hasn’t been taken apart because the parts don’t have a lotta uses for other purposes. It’s incredibly GIANT, though, and if I remember correctly, it took four people to operate it at once, which seems absurd because for as large as it is, it looks as if it needs 50 times that many! ETA: I just looked; it took five people to operate it. And get this! “It can excavate 240,000 tons of coal or 240,000 cubic metres of overburden daily – the equivalent of a soccer field dug to 30 m (98 ft) deep.” 😳