What in tarnation is wrong with these people?  Islamic cleric bans women from touching bananas, cucumbers for sexual resemblance.  h/t Nom

But wait, cucumbers are just the tip of the iceberg.  Oops, now I’m providing visuals.

He said that these fruits and vegetables “resemble the male penis” and hence could arouse women or “make them think of sex.” Bikyamasr.com cannot independently verify the accuracy of the news item at time of writing.

He also added carrots and zucchini to the list of forbidden foods for women.

And all this time, I thought it what that “change of life” thinga ma jiggy.  He couldn’t stop there, instead he imparted more wisdom.

The sheikh was asked how to “control” women when they are out shopping for groceries and if holding these items at the market would be bad for them. The cleric answered saying this matter is between them and God.

Answering another question about what to do if women in the family like these foods, the sheikh advised the interviewer to take the food and cut it for them in a hidden place so they cannot see it.

I’m going to have to hold back at the veg bin next time I go to the grocery store.

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