I’ve gotten into the habit of eating a banana while driving my car to the airport when I have an early show in the morning. Well, I must have had my mind somewhere else last week because after the van ride to the terminal from the employee parking lot, I realized I’d left the banana sitting on the passenger seat of my car. I figured it would be mush and my car would smell rank when I returned but I was in for a pleasant surprise. The car had no odor and the banana was still firm but was a solid black. And, no I did not eat it.
We’ll be in Portland this evening so hope the weather allows us to venture into the port area looking for seafood. Clam chowder or lobster or crab are far more appealing than either of these bananas.
9 Comments
Earl
Hey Monte, Chiquita called and they asked would you please pull off the label on that top banana. Have a great weekend!
Monte Stevens
LOL I think that’s the power in the image. 🙂
Paul
LOL! To what Earl said. I’ve seen this happen with a banana that was stored in the refrigerator, but not one stored in a van! I would expect complete mush and a smell. Lucky you! 🙂
Monte Stevens
It surprised me as I figured it be mush also. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that dark before. It was actually kinda cool.
Don
I guess my old police work training just won’t go away, I noticed that the top banana was from Guatamala, the bottom was from Costa Rica, I need a life.
Monte Stevens
That’s good, Don, as I never noticed that. Maybe that’s more the photographers eye as well as the police training.
Mark
Mmmmm…. looks tasty Monte. 🙂 Guatemalan bananas just aren’t what they used to be.
Monte Stevens
No way, Mark. It made for an interesting image. LOL
David Leland Hyde
Well now this photograph is unusual and a bit strange in my opinion, but that’s what sometimes makes good art. You have caught two bananas in compromising positions, but that sort of suggestion is what makes the very best art.