Thanks a bunch for celebrating National Banana Day!

Why was the banana so upset?

Someone mistook him for a plantain!

OMAHA, Neb. (KPTM) — The third Wednesday in April is set aside for National Banana Day, according to nationaldaycalendar.com.

The day commemorates the use of the fruit in comedy and also the nutritional value they offer.

Bananas have been used in comedy for decades.

Comedians would slip on a peel or use them as phones leaving their audiences with smiles on their faces.

The long, yellow fruit contains a ton of nutrients.

They are low-fat and low-calorie while providing protein, fiber, potassium, and vitamins like B6 and C.

Bananas can be used in every meal of the day.

They are the perfect size for a snack.

Adding them to cereal or granola for breakfast is a healthy option.

Peanut butter and banana sandwiches are popular for lunches.

Desserts like banana splits, banana break, or banana muffins are also popular.

The possibilities are endless!

Why did the banana have to go to the hair salon?

Because she had split ends.

How to celebrate such an ap-peeling holiday:

• Eat a banana
• Use them to bake
• Incorporate them into every meal of the day
• Try a new recipe with them
• Watch old comedy routines that incorporate them
• Use #NationalBananaDay on social media to share how you celebrated

What kind of school do bananas go to?

Sundae school.

Banana fun facts:

• A medium banana is only about 105 calories.
• They are technically huge herbs and are closely related to palms, lilies, and orchids.
• A cluster of bananas is called hands.
• They are sacred in India, and they are commonly used in weddings to bring good luck.
• They were first brought to the U.S. in 1876.