Of course, there were no personal computers when he was a kid, but don’t let that stop ya….
Even now, 30 years after KISS faded into cultural obscurity, Gene Simmons has an estimated worth of $400 million.
I wonder how those kids who got Banana Jrs are doing?
Has the Banana Computer kept up with the new tech? A Banana Phone and Banana Tablet?
This ad looks like it could have come straight from the pages of National Lampoon.
One of my favorite Bloom County strips. Second only to “Can’t stop! Got Rock and Roll in my soul!”
I think this commercial could still work today, if marketed to grandparents.
Ditto here Plumbob! Always loved this single-panel Sunday. I howled when it was published.
And let’s not forget Rosanne Bananadana
Forget Gene Simmons. They need to sign Bananarama to a promotional contract.
I remember the original computer ad on TV that engendered this take-off. It was cloyingly, flagrantly manipulative, even by advertising standards.
Now that is funny. Thanks for the laugh, Berkeley. Stay safe and well my friends.
Go Bananas!!!
FREE banana hammock with every purchase!
Banana massage attachment sold separately.
Did Gene ever go on record with a comment on this?
I have a i’nana
This is a RIOT! Do NOT let Microsoft or Apple ad people see this! They WILL “appropriate” it!
It’s a Gonk Droid!
And don’t forget BananaMusic used by Bananarama.
Sometimes a banana is just a banana.
Don’t forget the BananaWatch. Not only will it make you exercise, it will shut off all those pesky other devices that keep you from exercising.
I wonder how much big Banana Corp. paid Gene Simmons for this ringing “endorsement”?
I am of the opinion this is the strip that really put Bloom County on the map in terms of awareness within pop culture.
Chaim Witz was born in ’49. The state of the art when he was “a child” was the IBM 7000 series – the first IBM computers built with transistors instead of vacuum tubes.
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KenseidenXL over 3 years ago
Of course, there were no personal computers when he was a kid, but don’t let that stop ya….
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 3 years ago
Even now, 30 years after KISS faded into cultural obscurity, Gene Simmons has an estimated worth of $400 million.
I wonder how those kids who got Banana Jrs are doing?
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 3 years ago
Has the Banana Computer kept up with the new tech? A Banana Phone and Banana Tablet?
Chithing Premium Member over 3 years ago
This ad looks like it could have come straight from the pages of National Lampoon.
Plumbob Wilson over 3 years ago
One of my favorite Bloom County strips. Second only to “Can’t stop! Got Rock and Roll in my soul!”
rossevrymn over 3 years ago
I think this commercial could still work today, if marketed to grandparents.
Martin.lemoine over 3 years ago
Ditto here Plumbob! Always loved this single-panel Sunday. I howled when it was published.
Bob Blumenfeld over 3 years ago
And let’s not forget Rosanne Bananadana
rmercer Premium Member over 3 years ago
Forget Gene Simmons. They need to sign Bananarama to a promotional contract.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 3 years ago
I remember the original computer ad on TV that engendered this take-off. It was cloyingly, flagrantly manipulative, even by advertising standards.
RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 3 years ago
Now that is funny. Thanks for the laugh, Berkeley. Stay safe and well my friends.
csrbcsrb over 3 years ago
Go Bananas!!!
Holden Awn over 3 years ago
FREE banana hammock with every purchase!
ChukLitl Premium Member over 3 years ago
Banana massage attachment sold separately.
phlash over 3 years ago
Did Gene ever go on record with a comment on this?
smsrt over 3 years ago
I have a i’nana
AtheisticallyYours1 over 3 years ago
This is a RIOT! Do NOT let Microsoft or Apple ad people see this! They WILL “appropriate” it!
holdenrex over 3 years ago
It’s a Gonk Droid!
bobw2012 over 3 years ago
And don’t forget BananaMusic used by Bananarama.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sometimes a banana is just a banana.
plaidley over 3 years ago
Don’t forget the BananaWatch. Not only will it make you exercise, it will shut off all those pesky other devices that keep you from exercising.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
I wonder how much big Banana Corp. paid Gene Simmons for this ringing “endorsement”?
BC in NC Premium Member over 3 years ago
I am of the opinion this is the strip that really put Bloom County on the map in terms of awareness within pop culture.
wi3leong Premium Member over 3 years ago
Chaim Witz was born in ’49. The state of the art when he was “a child” was the IBM 7000 series – the first IBM computers built with transistors instead of vacuum tubes.