Evolution of the banana

[Elok]

I'm almost certain this has been asked before, but it's not in the FAQ, so:
Where on earth did the "banana" joke come from? You know, how every poll is supposed to have a banana option, the recurring reference to banana worship...I'm guessing it's an inside joke. Idunno. Is there a specific meaning to the fruit?
I have much to learn, senseis. Forgive me.

[Spiffor]

I think there was a poll, a long time ago, about the new nonsensical option that should come in polls. Banana won, beating something furry IIRC.
There is a more complete answer by gramphos in the Civ3 Democracy game forum (very beginning of it), but I'm too lazey right now to look for the link.

[vovan]

Errr... I think we should make bets as to when the next question about the banana is going to come up, just like with the Post Stats thingie.

[ColdWizard]

what a good idea

[Wittlich]

Well, the Banana is a phalic symbol after all. And yes, Spiffor is correct in a poll being ran to choose a "wild card" answer...and given the number of gays/Bi's in Apolyton (myself included - gay that is, not Bi ) - the winner of the poll was only natural.

Ok, maybe my definition is a bit jaded...but it's still based on facts.

[ixnay]

During the reign of the banana, several challengers have attempted to dethrone it. Most notably, Mr. Fun's campaign for strawberries, and the more recent "light fluffy pancakes" option. However, the banana has taken all comers and emerged on top each time.

[St Leo]

CowboyNeal reigns immortal.

[Kuciwalker]

June 6.

[FlameFlash]

Originally posted by St Leo
CowboyNeal reigns immortal.

/me nods...

'poly isn't the only place that has the 'banana' option... slashdot being the prime example. I never even ran into it until the SMAC Demo game here... though prior to the Demo game I wasn't much of a venturing member either... (venturing as in going to other forums other than those in which I PBEMed.)

How long has the banana been around? (Anybody have the archived poll handy?)

...of course... in the SMAC Demo game the 'banana' got replaced by the Xenobanana thanks to our need to make 'Xeno' a preffix to everything...

[Chilean Presidentâ„¢]

The Banana is the supreme and inmortal leader of every single forum here in 'Poly.
Also, the love for the banana (platano in some countries) has grown in our hearts, so I think that it's a must a new Apolyton logo with the allmighty BANANA!


EDIT: the banana attach doesn't shows

[Chilean Presidentâ„¢]

Here it is

Just look how happy she is of being here

[vovan]

Originally posted by Chilean President
Just look how happy she is of being here

Well, I am not really sure it's a she, but in case it is... Here is her husband. (Whom, I btw, propose we elect as the symbol of Poly.)

[vovan]

And this would be the whole family.

[Chilean Presidentâ„¢]

I like it.. Is just like Poly.. strong and proud

[Scouse Gits]

Self referential !

SG[1]