Leaked emails reveal scale of Swedish minister’s bananaphobia
Swedish tabloid Expressen revealed Wednesday that government officials have been ensuring in advance that all places frequented by Gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg are free of bananas — due to the minister’s strong phobia of the yellow fruit.
'Banana-free areas requested' over Swedish minister's phobia
Government officials reportedly ask for no bananas to be present ahead of official visits.
Swedish Minister's phobia sparks 'banana-free' zones on official visits
Swedish Minister Paulina Brandberg, in response to remarks about her bananaphobia, described the impact it has on her as a "sort of allergy" and "something I'm getting professional help for".
Staff create 'banana-proof' zones for Swedish minister's unique phobia
Meanwhile, Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has defended Brandberg, saying her banana phobia hasn't stopped the government from functioning. He said he respects people with different phobias and slammed those who mock them. "I am disturbed when a hard-working cabinet minister is almost reduced to a phobia and people make fun of it," he said.
Staff 'banana-proof' areas for Swedish minister's phobia
A Swedish minister's phobia of bananas has reportedly led to government officials asking for rooms to be free of the fruit. Local media outlet Expressen has quoted from leaked emails it has seen, in which staff working for minister Paulina Brandberg ask for any bananas to be removed before official visits.
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