Why was the spider removed from the movie poster for Arachnophobia between the theatrical release and the video release? [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on Sep 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me to find a way to be compassionate to people with a fear of spiders. Today in the work place someone started jumping up and down and screaming when they saw a spider. My wife and daughter are also very afraid of them too. My mind tells me that such fears are totally irrational and I want to tell them to "get over it." My gut tells me there is something more going on but I don't no what it is. Educate me.
posted by Xurando on Sep 8, 2008 - 49 answers

Does anyone have reliable techniques for killing spiders you find in awkward places? [more inside]
posted by clarahamster on Jul 24, 2006 - 22 answers

PhobiaFilter: I'm an arachnophobic. How does one conquer an irrational fear? [more] [more inside]
posted by normy on Nov 15, 2004 - 14 answers