Quote by Dave Barry

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for exa

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the common fear many children have towards medical procedures, like tetanus shots, compared to fictional creatures or monsters. It implies that the fear of real-life experiences, even though less menacing, can sometimes be more intense than fears of fantastical or imaginary things.

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Fear

By Dave Barry

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