75 People share the wild reasons people have called in sick to work

People call out sick for the same reasons all the time: They had a late night out, they are avoiding a meeting, or — gasp — they are actually sick.

However, there was recently a trending topic on Twitter: Strange Reasons to Call Out Sick. Many people chipped in with the reasons they’ve called in sick to work and let’s just say it gets weirder than you think!

1. You have nothing to wear

A whole closet filled with nothing to wear? Yeah, we’ve been there.

2. Emotional support animal

And you know you need your emotional support animal. That’s what they’re there for!

3. Spring fever

Happy Spring, the best time to call out, according to this guy!

4. Corona virus

Too soon?

5. “My eyes hurt”

“I can’t see myself coming in today.” Pun definitely intended.

6. “I don’t like my co-worker”

Not a very nice reason, but definitely a good reason to not want to go into work.

7. I cheated on my work boyfriend

Awkward… Especially when he finds out.

8. My cousin is having a funeral

It looks like it’s going to be a cool one, though.

9. Busy conducting a poll

Baby Nut vs. Baby Yoda. What do you think?

10. To be proved correct

No one ever took a sick coworker for granted ever again.

11. Lost my car

True story!

12. It’s tax season

If you make back enough money, you can afford to take the day off!

13. Because I called out yesterday

Two days is much more believable than one.

14. My weighted blanket

If it’s too heavy, you can get stuck!

15. Slipped, tripped…

And accidentally sat on Fusilli Jerry! Oh no!

16. A mysterious illness

It’s a very strange — and convenient — illness. It only comes into play during work hours. How sad.

17. My feet got dirty

After shopping at Ikea barefoot. No time for a shower. Not going to make it. Sorry, boss.

18. A certain kind of Glaucoma

This woman “can’t see” her “ass going to work.” Fair.

19. A scary purse

This purse kept telling its owner to bring it Han Solo. Very strange.

20. I keep sh*tting my pants

In that case, your co-workers are probably happy you decided not to come in.

21. Cocaine binge

Still awake? It’d probably be best to look like a crazy person in the safety of your own home.

22. Everyone else is sick

So why would you risk it and go in? So you can get sick too? It is not the most logical option, honestly.

23. Too scared to put on your pants

These pants look particularly scary. Is that a face we see?

24. Going to a boycott

Seems like a pretty good reason. Gotta let your employees fight for important issues!

25. I ate a bad pizza

Kiwi on pizza? Yeah, of course you are sick after eating that!

26. You have 6 episodes left to binge

Which, if you do the math, 6 episodes are probably almost one whole work day. So might as well just stay home.

27. I don’t like the new guy

So it’s best to just avoid him forever until he leaves. If he can’t be fired, you gotta temporarily leave.

28. Had a robo call that took hours

Not your fault!

29. To make my boss miss me

If you feel like you’re lacking some appreciation on your boss’ end, just take a few days off! Once you’re gone, they will really feel your absence… Okay, maybe not. But it’s worth a try.

30. It’s been a woof one

Get it? Like “rough”? No? Okay, we’ll leave…

31. Picked up a hitchhiker

A very cute hitchhiker, in fact. Looks like they’ll need attention and affection all day long, so can’t make it.

32. You can’t even

Sometimes you just can’t even go to work. That’s it. That’s the reason.

33. “Cat fell asleep on me”

And you know if you got up and went to work, she would judge you.

34. Hashtags are too good to miss

The people on Twitter were having so much fun with this hashtag, they didn’t want to leave their computer screens to go to work. They might miss another hilarious reason to call in.

35. Magic 8-Ball

Your Magic 8-Ball suggested it would be a bad day to go into work, and your Magic 8-Ball is always right. Bad things will happen if you disobey it.

36. Baby Yoda withdrawal

At this point, you have no choice but to binge watch another season of The Mandalorian.

37. “My Sim is getting married today”

There’s some bad news though: Drama has arisen. Her fiance’s side chick showed up before the wedding. So obviously you have to stay home and take care of this mess.

38. Good vibes only

If you go into work, it will kill said good vibes.

39. Corona virus? Nah

Let’s talk about the Bird Flu. Super underrated, more believable.

40. Here’s a good reason to cover a co-worker’s shift

Because she had a sunglasses tan line on her face after laying out in the sun all day. Poor her!

41. You’re actually sick

Wow, what a concept! And of course, no one believes you.

42. There was a spider in your shower

And it was highly triggering. So triggering to the point where you really don’t have the emotional strength to show your face for the rest of the day.

43. I have a date with my bed

If your boss had a heart, they would understand that you want to avoid a break-up.

44. Had to wash the dishes

You might think it’s a task that only takes a few minutes, but with this load, it just might take a whole day. Here’s photographic proof.

45. Need time to plan my vacation

Taking time off so that you can take more time off? Genius!

46. I’m having a midlife crisis

It’s kind of hard to process such a huge mental milestone while at work.

47. It’s raining

And my only umbrella is in the car. Oh well!

48. Binge-watching TV

Stranger Things, if you must know!

49. Plumbing problems

No, but actually. Look at this photo! No one can go into work with this explosion of water happening.

50. More than one person is binge-watching TV

And it is also Stranger Things. At this point, everyone might as well have a Stranger Things viewing party.

51. My lunch bag was Taken

*Liam Neeson pops out of nowhere.*

52. I was feeling blue

Mental health first, always!

53. There’s a sale at JC Penny

We don’t know you, but that seems like an event you absolutely cannot miss! So many deals!

54. I have to deal with fans

Way too cool for school… Or for work.

55. You’re sick… of people

“I can only handle so much stupid in a week.”

56. I’ve fallen through a space portal

Return date unknown. There’s no turning back now!

57. I just ain’t feelin’ it

Hey, sometimes you don’t need a big, grand reason. Sometimes you just ain’t feelin’ it. Simple as that.

58. Waiting for the cable guy

This is a legitimate story, too. Seems legit!

59. Still sick

…From drinking the New Coke all the way back in 1985. It’s been a while, but still.

60. My duck escaped

You even called National Guard to help retrieve it. That’s how legit that excuse is!

61. Showing symptoms of Hashtagitis

Yeah, you can easily spend your whole day with your face glued to Twitter. We get it. It’s pretty much an illness at this point.

62. Oh, how did I get here…

I was driving to work and all of a sudden I ended up at IHOP! So strange! Oh well, guess I’ll get pancakes while I’m here…

63. I can’t find my shoes

And how do you expect me to show up at work if my shoes are not on my feet?

64. My barber just butchered me yesterday

And instead of wearing a hat to work, I’d just rather not show up at all. No one likes looking like a 10-year-old.

65. I need to see Bassnectar again

Ever try going into work the day after an amazing concert? Yeah, not fun.

66. Stuck

You’re stuck under a mountain of cuddliness after counting your stuffed animals all day. Turns out, you have a lot of stuffed animals — enough to get you stuck. Oh well!

67. It’s the End of the World

According to the cult you belong to, at least. You must do as they say.

68. Stubbed my toe

If you have ever stubbed your toe, then you understand it is the worst pain in the whole wide world and you absolutely cannot move on after such a painful incident.