Mysterious banana ‘sacrifice’ appears monthly at UK Junction, Oyinbo residents panic

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The monthly appearance of peeled bananas on a plate at the intersection of Abbey Road and Wensor Avenue has left residents of Nottinghamshire’s peaceful Beeston neighbourhood perplexed.

Locals have been intrigued by this mysterious rite for more than a year and are still trying to figure it out.

The bananas, which are often 15 to 20 in number, are positioned across from a church, put neatly on a plate, and frequently dripping with honey. The regularity of the phenomenon was noted by local resident Claire Fenwick.

“It’s been happening for at least a year. My friend will message me and say, ‘Oh, the bananas are back today.’ But we have no idea where they’re coming from or why they’re left.”

Residents have many theories. According to some theories, the bananas are a sacred sacrifice, maybe connected to Hindu customs in which honey is a sign of natural sweetness and bananas stand for plenty and good fortune.

Although locals observe that animals hardly ever touch the bananas, some speculate that the deed may have been done to feed wildlife.

Dog walker James Oviedo, who regularly walks by the location, expressed his opinions.

“It’s quite strange. I thought it might be a religious thing at first or maybe someone just trying to feed insects. But the bananas don’t seem to get eaten.”

According to Lauren, who lives close by, the bananas are left overnight or in the early hours of the morning.

“I’ve walked past in the evening and there’s nothing, then by morning, the plate is there. We’ve been discussing it in our WhatsApp group—we’re completely puzzled.”

When a sign recently appeared at the location, the mystery took a new turn when it said, “Please, respectfully, no more bananas! The uncollected plates and rotting bananas leave such a mess. Wishing a happy new year to you all!”

The sign’s creator, Clare Short, a local litter-picker, gave an explanation of her motivation.

The second of each month is when the bananas are first seen. Although I wish them luck and understand that it’s obviously a momentous moment for someone, it would be wonderful if they could tidy up after a few days.

Shortly after, she took down the sign, claiming she didn’t want to cause any conflict. “I’ll keep cleaning up the mess and keep an eye on it,” she told the BBC.

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