OMG--I'm not the only weirdo that hates those [email protected] grates! I will cross the street to get around one if I have to. I'm going to New Orleans and NYC in the next few months, both of which are loaded with the things, so I'd better get some Xanax or something before I gospideranne said:I'm afraid of walking on those grates they have in the middle of sidewalks or stairs made out of metal grating. I think it has something to do with sensing motion underneath or just not feeling stable on them.
Also...popping balloons. That freaks me out every time, even when I know it's coming. Plus they remind me of Pennywise from IT, one creepy clown.