Is that a banana in your lunchbox or are you just happy to see me?

Every once in a while, along comes a product so novel, so unique, so...weird, that you just have to share it with other people.

This would be one of those times. Check it out:

That, my friends, is a Banana Guard from SafeBanana. Since I'm in a lazy mood, I'll copy and paste the spiel from their website

"How many times have you took a banana to work, peeled it but found it was so bruised it had to be thrown away? Well, thanks to this great product, available from SafeBanana you can transport your banana fully protected during any journey.

"There are nine great, funky colours to choose from and all are extremely popular. A tough banana shaped box that protects the banana and slows ripening thanks to small holes that run along the side, allowing air to circulate. A secure lock ensures you do not lose your banana. It is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

"A banana is a great source of energy and very popular with children and adults. The innovative design makes this a fun, unusual present and will fascinate the recipient, making it an ideal stocking filler.

"Media and consumer opinion has been extremely favourable. This popular item has featured in several newspapers across the world and has been the focus of several television broadcasts, including Discovery Channel’s ‘’Daily Planet’’."*

And it can be yours for the low, low price of £3.97 (about $6USD) - and just look at these colors!

I'm kinda feeling the glow-in-the-dark (bottom center), myself. You know, just in case I lose my banana at night. Normally I go for red, but that particular model looks a touch...happy...to me.

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*Note: for some reason, I initially read that as Discovery Channel's "Daily Pervert." Clearly I cannot be trusted in the presence of bananas.