Transformers star Tyrese Gibson has a paralyzing fear of owls. His phobia is so severe, he has to avoid anything associated with owls - including restaurant chain Hooters, which has an owl as its logo.

Gibson explains, "I'm terrified of owls. It started when I was young. I can't even look at the image of an owl. I've never been to Hooters in my life and I've never seen any of the Harry Potter movies because they have owls throughout."

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