Trypophobia
Trypophobia is a fear of an irregular pattern of holes or bumps.[1]
Some people feel the holes are "disgusting and gross." Others feel nauseated and itchy, have panic attacks, sweat or feel their heart pound. It may be that some brain responses associate the holes with danger.[2]
Trypophobia Media
The holes in lotus seed heads elicit feelings of discomfort or repulsion in some people.
References
- ↑ Phobia about Holes. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/phobia-about-holes-is-not-officially-recognized-but-uk-scientists-look-into-it/2012/10/01/c1797a8c-dff0-11e1-a421-8bf0f0e5aa11_story.html?hpid=z5. Retrieved Jan 2, 2016.
- ↑ Improbable Horror of ClustersStatesman Journal. Retrieved Jan 2, 2016.