Chiquita Banana - Part II

Inspired by this morning's post, I did a little research into the Chiquita banana jingle that hopefully you are already familiar with. Originally introduced in 1944, it has been rewritten a number of times, most recently in 1999. I prefer the original over today's, but I will list a few different versions I found.

I'm Chiquita banana and I've come to say
Bananas have to ripen in a certain way
When they are flecked with brown and have a golden hue
Bananas taste the best and are best for you
You can put them in a salad
You can put them in a pie-aye
Any way you want to eat them
It's impossible to beat them
But bananas like the climate of the very, very tropical equator
So you should never put bananas in the refrigerator

I'm Chiquita banana and I've come to say
That you really shouldn't get yourself run down this way
You must have nutrition and to get it right
You should really eat some fruit each morning, noon and night
There are vitamins and minerals
In whatever kind you buy-aye
They not only are nutritious
But they also taste delicious
You'll find by eating fruit you'll have more beautiful appearance and complexion
They're Mother Nature's beauty treatment to help you look perfection

I'm Chiquita banana and I've come to say
To a fellow's heart your stomach is the way
It's an ancient formula you must admit
And we'll put it to the test with a banana split
There's some ice-cream in the freezer
That way purchased just today-ay
These bananas that I'm holdin'
Are so flecked with brown and golden
Oh, I think I see a beauty, now you're talking, she's a honey, how'd we miss her
And her banana splits are something, they make me want to kiss her

I'm Chiquita banana and I'm here to reveal
The way to spot a great banana is on the seal
Let the blue Chiquita sticker be your guide
And you'll find a better tasting banana inside
People see the blue sticker
And think Chiquita tastes better
It says Chiquita's better before you bite
And just one taste of my banana says the sticker was right

I'm Chiquita banana and I've come to say
I offer good nutrition for you every day
And when you buy Chiquita you will always know
You've got the best bananas anyone can grow
Underneath the crescent yellow
You'll find vitamins and fiber
Instant energy to feel good
Our bananas make a meal good
It's a gift from Mother Nature and a natural addition to your table
A wholesome, healthy, pure banana, look for Chiquita's label

I'm Chiquita banana and I've come to say
I offer good nutrition in a simple way
When you eat a Chiquita you've done your part
To give every single day a healthy start
Underneath the crescent yellow
You'll find vitamins and great taste
With no fat, you just can't beat 'em
You'll feel better when you eat 'em
They're a gift from Mother Nature and a natural additional to your table
For wholesome, healthy, pure bananas, look for Chiquita's label