Question

Why is the word for "fear of long words": hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia so long? e_e

Answer 1

I honestly don't know!!!!

Answer 2

Okay, here is my theory. We live in America and in America we compete with Britain for the words that make the least amount of sense phonetically and deafeningly. So, to keep up with Britain us foolish Americans had to scare the heck out of some poor person with hippopotomonstosesquippedaliophobia.

Answer 3

^ this is internet gold .. so much creativity xD

Answer 4

Thank you very much. :"3

Answer 5

@NikkiBxox You are a GENIUS!!!! lol

Answer 6

Haha Thanks brah

Answer 7

Its been my theory for a very long time