Theory Devil Fruit is a World Government propaganda name

#1
I think that DF originally were known by another name, that it was changed to Devil Fruit by the WG for a few reasons:

Rebrand them as cursed fruit, something no regular person would want to eat. Instead, if they find one they can sell it to the WG for a ton of cash.

Fits in with the good is evil and evil is good propaganda pushed within the One Piece world

The Ancient Kingdom is believed to be the source of DF. Why would a kingdom associated with eutopia like technological advancement create something that manifests people's desires and hopes....then give it a sinister name like Devil Fruit?

I think originally there were power fruits that are now called Devil Fruits, they manifested peoples dreams, hopes and desires. Maybe Hope or Dream Fruit?

The 20 rulers did not like slaves/commoners gaining the ability to defend themselves using these powers, so this was the push they needed to join forces and go against a vastly superior enemy.

This brings us to Imus power...I believe Imu has the one and only real "Devil Fruit". Before destroying the creation that manifested the good fruits, Imu used it to create his own actual Devil Fruit that manifested a representation of peoples worst fears.
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#2
My thoughts are that much of this is true, but you might be giving Imu too much credit.

How about this?

A Dream Island existed that had a Dream Tree and allowed the inhabitants to consume Dream Fruits?

The "Curse" from eating them is externally based on Haki. The "Hammer effect" is the result of the previous Poseidon using the Kaido and Big Mom Devil Fruit cancelling effect on the sea as a result of Poseidon using the sea as her own body.
 
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