Just because it’s Monday doesn’t mean that you absolutely, positively have to go back to work. You could call in sick.

And, you don’t even need a good excuse.

According to a recent survey, here are some of the most bizarre excuses people have used recently for calling in sick. There might be some in here that are worth a try …

  • I forgot I was hired for the job.
  • My dog is having a nervous breakdown.
  • My dead grandmother is being exhumed for a police investigation.
  • My bird bit me.
  • I am upset after watching the film The Hunger Games.
  • I got sick from reading too much.
  • I am suffering from a broken heart.
  • My hair turned orange from dying it at home.

More excuses here...Fox News