Banana Holder ; The Triumph of Science
While working for "the man" today (day 4, 180 to go), I was somewhat intrigued to see my colleague opposite take out a "banana holder" from his bag.
This container is furnished in solid plastic and is designed to carry a banana ;ensuring that the tender, exotic fruit remains in an unsquashed condition.
This is a new phenomenum to me. I like to think I keep up with the times. I can use "predictive text" facilities on my mobile. In fact, I've been able to do this for AGES. I also made an arse of doing an elementary Sudoku today. I'm very "street" and with it, big time baby!
However, "banana holders" had slipped through the net.
It's fair to say this is a very specialised piece of equipment. It can only be used for a single banana. The banana in question must also have the correct curvature to fit the holder. Any forced manipulation of the banana would defeat the purpose of the thing.
I imagine this creation first appeared on the little "Innovations" catalogue which we all know and love.
I wondered if there are other products on the market for alternative soft fruit?
eg a grape holder? a plum holder? (oh there's one already...I think it's called a jock strap..! ho ho...clonk...as he falls off his seat laughing)...
I've been offered three 20 minute spots at "Nichol Edwards" on Aug 1st, 3rd & 4th.
This will be the first time I've done spots of that length. I've got enough material to cover it, just haven't done it all in one show.
In the stand-up world (as opposed to the sit-down one), getting to a 20 minute set is a pivotal moment in one's fledgling career.
I know there's going to be a bit of initial padding as I'm not used to this size of slot ; but once you've got a solid 20 mins you're confident with, you can actually make some decent cash, and get better bookings.
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