The article states most people peel the banana from the stem. Apparently, this is incorrect especially if the banana isn't quite ripe. From time to time, I've struggled peeling a banana from the stem if the banana is still a little green. Usually, a quick slice with a knife solves the problem.
According to the article the correct way to peel a banana is from the bottom and the evidence sited is observing monkeys. Monkeys hold the stem end, pinch or bite the bottom, and easily peel a banana.
Monkey read, monkey do. And OMG, it works! I pinched the the bottom, I didn't bite it. No wrestling with the stem to peel the banana. No knife. Just a nice clean peel.
For further proof, I turned to YouTube and if the proof is there, it must be true. And lo! A cute monkey peels a banana from the bottom.
I don’t even know where to begin with this comment……a monkey….in a dress……..wearing jewelry……with a squeaky toy…….eating a banana!!!! I’ve been doing it all wrong!!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI tried opening a banana the 'monkey' way. Doesn't feel right! I suspect I have evolved and this may be the only way to show it so I will continue to unzip my bananas from the stalk. Interesting though.
ReplyDeleteAnd now we know. grin. Remember that monkey that ripped a woman's face up? I've kind of lost my appreciation for them since then.
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