Phunny Phobias
If you met someone who was afraid of paper or wax statues, wouldn't you tell them to stop being so ridiculous and get over it? Every Monday, Null editor Hayley hand-picks another bizarre phobia and tries to work out whether it's real or rubbish.
This week:
Toursiphobia: fear of pickles
What's so scary about it?
I can understand why kids might hate pickles, in the same way they might hate sprouts or cabbage. But this girl has really let her fear get out of hand.
What do the scientists say about it?
Okay, okay, I made the name up. There is no medical term for fear of pickles - yet. But hey, I just christened a phobia (from the Greek for pickle). You heard it first here at Null.
Hayley says:
"Well, clearly it exists. You've just seen it with your very own eyes. Real."
So far: Real 16 Rubbish 18
Find phunny phobias from other weeks here.
Null's other regular features:
Tuesday: Nutty Nomenclature
Wednesday: Doctor Doctor
Thursday: Peculiar Periodicals
Friday: End of week timewasters
Image: Michal Zacharzewski
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