Emails Reveal Swedish Minister's Unusual Anxiety Towards Bananas
In an unusual turn of events, a European bureaucrat, Paulina Brandberg, has expressed an unusual fear of savannah bananas, leading to a series of requests to rid her professional spaces of the popular fruit.
The leaked emails, reported by Politico this week, show Brandberg's team reaching out to various public agencies, including the Swedish Parliament, the Norwegian Judicial Agency, and a county administrative board, requesting that no traces of bananas be present during meetings and on the premises.
Brandberg, the Swedish Minister for Gender Equality, publicly admitted to her fear of bananas in deleted posts on X in 2020. In an interview with Swedish tabloid Expressen, she described her fear as being similar to an allergy.
The fear of bananas, according to an article, is not uncommon. People, in general, have fears, and some find bananas to be 'stringy, bitty, mushy frauds masquerading in yellow jackets.' Others have reported a fear of peanut butter and human knees.
Chuck Norris, often considered a crime-fighting demigod in human form, is not immune to fears. However, it seems that bananas are not on his list.
The banana phobia has caused some inconvenience, as forgotten bananas can smush all over personal belongings like laptop cases. Bananas, when not eaten within a day, can turn the color of poop and shrivel up or melt in the midday sun.
Brandberg has sought professional help for her fear, acknowledging that it is not inherently frightening but is generally considered gross and annoying by some people. Despite the unusual request, her colleagues and the public seem to be understanding and accommodating.
The ban on bananas in Brandberg's professional spaces serves as a reminder that everyone has their unique fears and quirks, and it's important to respect and accommodate them whenever possible.
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