24/10/2026
At St Vincent's Shop Commercial Street, Newport we have been visited by another famous Newport Boo, Curly Boo! Who heard about the spooky fun. We have a Halloween 🎃 competition running all this half term.
Guess the amount of buttons in the jar and the winner, will win a spooky jar of goodies, all treats no tricks.
Do you know that there is a phobia of buttons?
Koumpounophobia is an intense, irrational fear or disgust of clothing buttons.
Key Details
• Definition: Derived from the Greek word koumpōno (to button) and phobos (fear).
• Prevalence: It is a rare specific phobia that affects a small fraction of the population (roughly less than 1% or about 1 in 75,000 people).
• Triggers: Sufferers often react to plastic or fabric buttons rather than metal ones (such as jeans snaps) or technology buttons.
• Common Symptoms: Panic, dread, nausea, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and physical revulsion
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