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Mk
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Who was the inventor, discoverer, or isolator of Banana oil aka pentylacetate / pentylethanoate / amylacetate?
Who was the inventor of Banana Oil?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the inventor or discoverer of Banana oil, also known as pentylacetate or amylacetate. Participants explore various claims and humorous connections related to the topic, including cultural references and jokes.
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Main Points Raised
- One participant questions who the inventor of Banana oil is, specifically mentioning its chemical names.
- Another participant humorously suggests George Washington Carver as a guess, reflecting a common tendency to attribute inventions to him.
- Several posts include jokes and puns related to bananas and monkeys, with references to "Curious George" and the term "banana republic."
- There are discussions about the appropriateness of humor in the context of race, with one participant defending their joke while another expresses discomfort.
- Participants engage in a light-hearted exchange about the meaning and implications of "banana republic," with some suggesting it refers to a clothing store.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion contains multiple competing views, particularly regarding the appropriateness of humor and the definition of "banana republic." There is no consensus on the actual inventor of Banana oil.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on cultural references and humor that may not be universally understood, and the discussion includes varying interpretations of jokes and terms.
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George Washington Carver? When in doubt, guess Carver.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/speccoll/collect/history/images/carvergw.jpg
http://www.nal.usda.gov/speccoll/collect/history/images/carvergw.jpg
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nice picture!- #4
kant
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black history month?
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tribdog
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didn't "Curious George Washington Carver" invent it?
get it? curious george...banana oil...monkey...ah forget it.
get it? curious george...banana oil...monkey...ah forget it.
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kant
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George the monkey? ...You are in dangerous territory, dogy.
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tribdog
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yes curious george the monkey, BANANA oil. monkey/banana. am I the only one making the connection? Don't turn a good joke into a dumb racist comment. as far as dangerous territory is concerned I wouldn't feel comfortable anywhere else.
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Cyrus
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tribdog, kant lives in a banana republic.
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tribdog
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I thought banana republic was the place you went to buy pith helmets
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Mk
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I heard walnut republic has holes in the hats.
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kant
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tribdog said:
Good joke? well, that is arguable. As for the racist comment, you are either being too serious, or i hit a nerve.
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kant
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Damn, you are one piece of genius.
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jimmy p
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What is a banana republic, what makes a banana republic, where is a banana republic?
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Mk
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Its a clothing store I think.