Geek Out

Darth Vader Is A Banana

Gizmodo AU

I’m not often lost for words.. but… umm… WHAT? The Dark Lord Of The Soft Fruit has officially made me lose my mind.


July 15, 2011
News

Banana Attacks Verizon Gorilla, Food Chain Goes Ape Shit

Gizmodo AU

“Police? Hi, my name is Brendan. Um, some kid in a banana costume just tackled my mascot…the kid was in mid-air flying like a Spartan from 300, except he was a banana.” Could this be the start of new YouTube remix meme? You’ll have to see for yourself.


January 5, 2011
Science

A Fungus Is Destroying All Of Our Bananas

Tropical Race Four, a soil-born fungus, has been destroying bananas across the world. It kills the plant and makes bananas smell like garbage. That deadly fungus is expected to hit Central America, which is where we get all our bananas from.


June 26, 2009
Entertainment

IFixit Banana Teardown Reveals Yellow Components

iFixit got an exclusive look into a banana today, doing one of their teardowns. The results are interesting, but I’m disappointed there’s no bill of materials and cost breakdown. What’s the deal? Do they get paid by Dole?