Modders have since taken to the demo, making it more in line with their, err, tastes.
Turns out they like potassium served with spoons.
Thanks to modderStevebg23, Leon’s gun is replaced by a banana and his knife, a spoon.

The banana, interestingly, is peeled.
Is it a metaphor for Leon’s kindness, perhaps?
Also, the banana itself must be structurally tougher than most, to withstand such vigorous shakes.

Much to think about here.
Therefore, I bet it’s quite heavy and as dangerous as a knife.
There’s also another mod thattransforms Leon into a panda.
Maybe a banana and spoon will help calm the nerves.