Have you seen any of the 1-800-Got-Junk commercials where the spokesman/owner is making a cell phone call using a banana? There are several versions of it.
I think it's a real banana he's holding. It doesn't appear to be one of those Bluetooth Banana Phones.
Nevertheless, it's a commercial that has annoyed a lot of people, judging by comments left online on Reddit, Facebook, etc. But if the goal was to get people talking about it, then I'd say it was mission accomplished.
But Dan – you might ask – what does this have to do with nostalgia?
Well, seeing these commercials reminded me of a scene in one of my favorite comedies: Saps at Sea, with Laurel and Hardy. Hardy is sick in bed and a phone call has been made to Dr. Finlayson's office. But when the Doctor calls back, just answering the phone is a challenge for Laurel – especially since there's a bowl with some bananas in it nearby.
I love the part where the doorbell flies off the wall and hits Hardy on the head – followed by a painting!
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