anthonyqkiernan
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Yes, we have no bananas
Jan 16, 2003, 14:35
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did anyone hear the story on the news about bananas as we know them being extinct in ten years? Something to do with monoculture and them having no sex life. Apparently, we need to let those lovely people at Monsanto modify them if we want to keep enjoying smoothies.
I'd like more details, any links? I can't find anything.
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Sim
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Re: Yes, we have no bananas
Jan 16, 2003, 14:42
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New Scientist is where the story originated from - can't seem to get hold of the article online unless you subscribe though
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anthonyqkiernan
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Answer's own question
Jan 16, 2003, 15:07
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http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=bananas
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Joanna
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Re: Answer's own question
Jan 16, 2003, 16:27
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'French-based International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain (INIBAP)'
Specialist or what ? This is their moment of fame :) I suddenly have desire to work for them just to see people's reacions...
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YerArseInParsley
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Re: Yes, we have no bananas
Jan 16, 2003, 17:10
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2284783.stm
First they came for the blondes, and I didn't speak out as I wasn't a blonde.
Then they came for the bananas, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a banana.
The banana magnate Naboa was thrown at Ecuadors last election for a better guy, so thats a happy banana story.
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IronMan
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Re: Yes, we have no bananas
Jan 16, 2003, 17:28
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LOL! The Ann Widdecombe picture and caption is classic...
I've noticed quite a few things like that on the BBC News site - they *always* put the classic 'jobs blow' headline up, which still gives me a childish snigger everytime.
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