Green bananas are becoming a popular gift for stressed office workers in China. The reason: The Chinese word for „anxiety“ 焦虑 (jiāolǜ) sounds similar to „green banana“ 绿蕉 (lǜjiāo), but with the tones reversed. Corresponding fruit baskets can be found at convenience stores, often labeled with the inscription „don’t worry“ 禁止焦虑 (jìnzhǐ jiāolǜ). On social media platforms like Weibo, especially young people seek ways to cope with the burnout of their demanding work lives. The slow ripening of the bananas on their desks is described by many as „relaxing“ and „anxiety-reducing“.