Leaked emails have revealed an unusual phobia of Swedish Gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg—bananaphobia, a fear of bananas. Her staff reportedly ensures rooms are “banana-proofed” before her visits, even requesting venues to remove bananas in advance.
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While Brandberg likens her fear to an allergy and says she is seeking professional help, the revelation has sparked widespread discussion in Sweden. Fellow politicians have shown solidarity, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed the phobia does not affect her work.
This quirky story has drawn parallels to other politicians’ unusual fears, such as Donald Trump’s germaphobia and Franklin Roosevelt’s fear of the number 13.
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