Ascension Throat (pronounced Ah-sen-shun Throte) is a dreaded disease that often lays dorment for months before symptoms are present. Dry tickling in the throat, frog-like throat, the repeat inability to clear ones throat are classic symptoms. Fits can occur on their own or can be triggered by other co-workers who suffer. Usually men, handsome men in particular are susceptible to Ascension Throat. Often results in office tension and discord between colleagues.

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.