Is Globophobia Common?

Globophobia is common, but sufferers include Oprah Winfrey, So Ji-sub, and Doug Stanhope. Generally, globophobics will refuse to touch, feel, or go near a balloon for fear it will pop. Globophobics, especially children, tend not to trust people who have a balloon in their hand or anywhere near them.

Is it normal to have globophobia?

Globophobia is the Fear of Balloons and is common amongst children as well as some adults who may have retained their fear of balloons 'popping' from childhood experiences.

Is the fear of balloons rare?

Globophobia (Fear of balloons)

This rare fear can be especially hard for young children, as balloons are often present at children's birthday parties. Globophobia is usually brought on by a traumatic experience with a balloon as a child, such as popping a balloon and being frightened by the noise.