Citations:gnomophobia

English citations of gnomophobia

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2009, "Elton John, Ont. premier announce animation funding", CTV News, 26 May 2009:
Pop superstar Elton John says "gnomophobia" is partly to blame for the delay in getting his animated film, "Gnomeo and Juliet," brought to life.
2010, John Benson, "Cage the Elephant singer has the gnome-sick blues", The News-Harald, 12 March 2010:
The American Psychological Association might not recognize gnomophobia; however, Cage the Elephant singer Matthew Shultz can attest this condition is real. And what is it? Well, how about a fear of garden gnomes.
2013, Sarah Lyall, "Common Gnomes Pop Up at Rarefied Flower Show, to Horror of Many", The New York Times, 20 May 2013:
“It’s good to confront the received wisdom that all gnomes are nasty,” Mr. Llewelyn-Bowen said. Referring to his wife, he added: “Also, Jackie has had to overcome her poshness and confront her gnomophobia.”
2014, Sonia Day, "Gnomes back in gardeners’ good graces: The Real Dirt", Toronto Star, 29 March 2014:
As for me, I’m a fence sitter. The little red-shirted men sitting with fishing poles beside ponds are — ouch — insufferably cute. Yet I also think there is way too much snobbery in gardening.

So if our gnomophobia is waning, that’s surely a good thing.