Deep Thoughts

Many across the globe have wondered if the cartoons have their facts straight. Forget surviving a TNT explosion; forget temporarily stopping in midair; and forget a coyote chasing a roadrunner. Sometimes cartoons get their facts correct. It's true! The statement is hard to believe but true. A certain myth must be addressed though. The idea of a cartoon character that uses a banana peel to cause his enemy to slip is completely plausible.

Please consider the much forgotten fruit. We brush it off as only a source of potassium. The "other" fruit. But there is more to the fruit then its yellow hue my friend. Look at the banana’s exterior. Now peel. Not your sunburned skin. Peel the banana. Good. The question must be raised. Is there enough slippiness (very scientific term) on that skin to cause someone to slip?

After testing over 300 individuals, results show that only 27% of participants slipped on the banana. Further study revealed that each of the 27% was wearing a worn down shoe with no traction. After paying many surgery bills, we interviewed each person that slipped. No one would speak to us! All were furious that we threw a banana peel in their path and then watched them slip. Ignoring the injuries, we must ask. Is the slip possible? We think so. But of course, in no way are we licensed to perform such research either. This is just a blog. Not a research center.

But do not count out the research so quick. If you are walking down the path and immediately you face a banana peel, resist the urge to step upon the peel. Remember the research. No benefit can come out of stepping on the peel. Listen to your back say, “I don’t want to die!” The slippage is completely feasible. With a proper knowledge, you can avoid such a catastrophe. The banana slip is a danger that threatens us even today. If taken too lightly, mankind could fall. So peelease, watch out for bananas.