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Anne Thomas's avatar

What stunning paintings!

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Rebekah King's avatar

They're great, aren't they!

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SJ Cheesebrough's avatar

incredible piece, but I have now discovered I might have a phobia of deep sea fish 😭

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Rebekah King's avatar

Not only do I 100% share this fear, but I'll be writing about my 'thalassophobia' next week - I'm reviewing a game that I found terrifying for this very reason. I'm the kind of person who becomes fascinated by the things I'm scared of...

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SJ Cheesebrough's avatar

is the game subnautica by any chance?

also, as a massive etymology nerd and someone who is learning Ancient Greek, thank you for reminding me that the word thalassophobia exists because absolutely need to use that one more often, it has such a nice ring to it!

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Rebekah King's avatar

I was pleased to finally find a word to describe this fear I've always had! No not Subnautica - but I'll check that one out (through my fingers)

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John Davies's avatar

This is a really great post - but apologies the comparison with the tech barracudas was irresistible!

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Rebekah King's avatar

From what I’ve read about Else, I think she’d have chuckled at the comparison!

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