― Ally, Thursday, 23 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
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― Matt, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
Mark - no, but I trust your mother.
― Alan T, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
ewwww.
― nancy b., Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
Bananas ming.
― Anna, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
I had such a bad dream last night that it woke me up and I couldn't get the horribleness of it out of my head. Then I fell back asleep and had another dream which seems to have erased the first one as for the life of me I can't remember exactly what was so horrific. And I didn't even have cheese yesterday.
― Ms. S., Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― Dan Perry, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
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― Mitch Lastnamewithheld, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
http://www.tofutti.com/images/tofuttibanner.gif
― anthony, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
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― jess, Friday, 24 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― di, Sunday, 26 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― rainy, Sunday, 26 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― Frank Kogan, Sunday, 26 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― MadPanic, Monday, 27 May 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― strange_girl243, Friday, 14 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― Ally, Saturday, 15 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)
― rrrobyn, Wednesday, 16 May 2007 17:02 (eighteen years ago)
― nickalicious, Wednesday, 16 May 2007 17:04 (eighteen years ago)
― sunny successor, Wednesday, 16 May 2007 17:05 (eighteen years ago)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/18/opinion/18koeppel.html
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 03:59 (seventeen years ago)
Getting used to life without bananas will take some adjustment.
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:00 (seventeen years ago)
we had a banana drought in australia last year i think? cyclones up north killed all the plantations and there was basically zero bananas at the grocery store for like 9 months.
no bananas suxxxx. that last statement is no exaggeration
― sonderborg, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:31 (seventeen years ago)
where will I get my potassium??????
― Curt1s Stephens, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:32 (seventeen years ago)
please answer that in the form of an ILX poll.
http://www.health.gov/DIETARYGUIDELINES/dga2005/document/html/AppendixB.htm
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:33 (seventeen years ago)
make yr own poll with that
as luck would have it my baked potato loaded with pico/salsa formulation is actually a perfect food as well
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:34 (seventeen years ago)
also note white flaky fish bringin the nom noms there
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:35 (seventeen years ago)
the australian banana drought was terrible. i have properly appreciated them ever since, every banana is a gift.
― estela, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:35 (seventeen years ago)
fuck bananas fuck potassium it is all voodoo bullshit
fuck united fruit co. evilest food corporation pre monsanto
bananas are not only not the only fruit bananas are no fruit at all
― deeznuts, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:40 (seventeen years ago)
do you have to be wrong about everything
― El Tomboto, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:42 (seventeen years ago)
no bananas would hell of suck
― electricsound, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 04:52 (seventeen years ago)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/78/Tommy_Banana_Johnson.jpg
― S-, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 05:11 (seventeen years ago)
what the hell does that comic mean
― burt_stanton, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 05:36 (seventeen years ago)
I was a kid the first time I heard that there were 1,000 varieties of banana and Americans have been sold only one, and not even close to the best one
It pissed me the fuck off then & it pisses me the fuck off now
― J0hn D., Tuesday, 24 June 2008 09:25 (seventeen years ago)
bananas = motherfuckin' superfruit
http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/bananas.html
Why bananas are good for you:
Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
Providing energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect way to beat high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit t hat can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer, tryptophan.
Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills.
When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
― Upt0eleven, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 09:32 (seventeen years ago)
unleash the other 999 bananas God damn you all
― J0hn D., Tuesday, 24 June 2008 09:35 (seventeen years ago)
they are wise men = they eat bananas
― Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 10:00 (seventeen years ago)
dont forget: BEHOLD... THE ATHEIST'S NIGHTMARE
― gr8080, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 10:37 (seventeen years ago)
wild apple bananas cut off a tree in the wild while hiking SUCKERS! http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/170889111_b84ebe966e.jpg
― gr8080, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 10:39 (seventeen years ago)
is it true bananas are the only fruit i heard it on the internet
― jhøshea, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 12:49 (seventeen years ago)
holy fuck gr80 those look awesome
― J0hn D., Tuesday, 24 June 2008 13:27 (seventeen years ago)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_%22Banana%22_Johnson
― Matt #2, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 13:36 (seventeen years ago)
bananas are an awesome after-work snack because you can get one for 25 cents from the fruitstand by my train.
― bell_labs, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 14:25 (seventeen years ago)
you can still get bananas for a quarter???? lucky
― Tracer Hand, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 14:28 (seventeen years ago)
yes, and it's awesome because my blood sugar is always low after work and i'm like mmmm must eat some snack...hot dog? but then i see the fruitstand and it's cheaper and healthier.
― bell_labs, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 14:31 (seventeen years ago)
unless you fritterise them
NOM
― Upt0eleven, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 14:34 (seventeen years ago)
http://www.aussieproducts.com/images/NEBA01.gif
― sunny successor, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 14:38 (seventeen years ago)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080624.wbanana24/BNStory/National/home
― s1ocki, Tuesday, 24 June 2008 14:44 (seventeen years ago)
i get this way with bananas sometimes. they're like all natural cake!
― I love rainbow cookies (surm), Monday, 3 August 2009 16:08 (sixteen years ago)
i really like bananas with sugar.
― I love rainbow cookies (surm), Monday, 3 August 2009 16:10 (sixteen years ago)
like on cereal, for example
― I love rainbow cookies (surm), Monday, 3 August 2009 16:11 (sixteen years ago)
but goldurn are they delicious
― CEO Greedwagon (Neanderthal), Monday, 18 March 2024 13:47 (two years ago)