bigbirdphobia

Fear of Big Bird, a character from the children's television show Sesame Street.

Fear of Big Bird

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Encountering Big Bird in person or on screen

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to the trigger

risk factors

  • • Early exposure to the character
  • • Previous negative experience

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Likely developed due to the size and appearance of the character from early exposure to the show.

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