Indiana Boy's Banana Costume Turns Small-Town Joke into Community Icon
A middle school-aged boy in Linton, Indiana, has become a local celebrity known as 'Banana Man' after riding his bike in a banana costume. What started as a joke with a costume from Goodwill has evolved into a town-wide phenomenon, with residents celebrating him, wearing merchandise, and organizing events in his honor. The boy, who rarely speaks publicly, says he started the act to make people smile, a goal that has succeeded in uniting the community.