[Paddlewise] Superstition

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 19:25:33 +1100
G'day,

Can anyone tell me the origin of the belief that its unlucky to carry
bananas on a boat - and why it doesn't apply to kayaks!

I heard decades ago that it was because crates of bananas occasionally also
carried spiders and snakes. But I don't trust the source, or my memory.

This has been bugging me for years as I am a voracious consumer of bananas
while paddling Can someone help? :~)

All the best, PeterO
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