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8 things you'll relate to if you have a serious moth phobia

*shivers*

Jul 11th 2016, 11:43 AM 9,412 Views 0 Comments

Portugal v France - UEFA Euro 2016 - Final - Stade de France Source: Martin Meissner

LAST NIGHT’S EURO 2016 final saw Portugal emerge as victors, beating France 1-0.

The real winners of the night, though? The dastardly moths that took over the pitch and hogged the spotlight.

Portugal v France - UEFA Euro 2016 - Final - Stade de France Source: Petr David Josek

*shivers*

The mere sight of the moths proved too much for some viewers.

Because as everyone knows, moths are the worst. 

In fact, they’re serious contenders for the title of Worst Insect

You can’t even bear to be in the same room as one, and you have been known to call for help.

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Is there anything worse than when you accidentally leave a window open and one manages to fly in?

SO UPSETTING.

You don’t like to kill insects, but moths really test your patience

Get off my goddamn curtains.

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Their vigorous flapping sends chills down your spine

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WHY MUST YOU BE SO AGGRESSIVE?

And the prospect of being alone in a dark room with them gives you the heebie-jeebies

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It’s a legitimate phobia!

WHAT IS THE POINT OF THEM, THOUGH?

In short, this is you.

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BE GONE, BUTTERFLY WANNABES.

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