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Christmas Tree?

Posted by Robin Sharp / December 29, 2008

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My sister and I spotted this tropical wonder while we were doing some last minute shopping on Christmas Eve.

Situated near the corner of Walmer and Bloor in the Annex, was this decorated tree an offbeat attempt at luring customers to nearby stores? Or was it deft satire, highlighting the wastefulness and gluttony of the holiday season?

If anyone knows more about the origins of this rotting, frosted banana tree, let us know in the comments.

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Rich / December 30, 2008 at 12:09 am

Sometimes a banana tree is just a banana tree.

BRIAN! / December 30, 2008 at 12:49 am

RING RING RING RING RING RING RING .... BANANA-PHONE!

Arieh Singer replying to a comment from BRIAN! / December 30, 2008 at 10:03 am

BHB? If it's you, I laughed my arse off thinking you said that aloud....

Erin / December 30, 2008 at 01:00 pm

Haha, this is pretty cool. Though, I have never seen anything like it. Must make for a very
<a href="http://www.ceiva.com/?utm_source=bc";>Merry Christmas</a>

jack / December 30, 2008 at 01:48 pm

wow, what a great idea to make dried fruit!

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