# Fruity Worshiping The Online Church of the Banana Idolizes the Yellow Fruit By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/church-of-the-banana-web-church-worshiping-bananas References: [churchofthebanana](http://www.churchofthebanana.com) Welcome to the Church of Banana. Is this a strange 'sign of the times' that a new breed of 'preachers' might be taking over the net? Freedom of religion? I think so. Mike: the High Priest of the Yellow Peel Peter: the Peeling Pharaoh of Pun-ishment Brian: the Grand Master Cardinal Rabi of DisInformation Pierre: the Digital Dignitary Banana Fanatics: the Keepers of the Code And there you have it, the pioneers of the [banana religion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairtrade-bananas). Their motto is simple: “Remember: Love your Bananas… and they will love you.” Everyone is welcome to join the [Church of the Banana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding) which, for now, is just a web-church. As they stated, "we don’t push our beliefs on anyone. Ours is a religion of choice, as well as energetic debate and enlightenment." Fact, or fiction? You decide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Online Religion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for creating new online religious communities and services. - **Alternative Beliefs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or communities that cater to niche or alternative belief systems. - **Digital Rituals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies or experiences that enable virtual rituals or religious practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design platforms for religious discussions, gatherings, or networking. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build online marketplaces for religious products, artifacts, or services. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality experiences for immersive religious practices or ceremonies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Like Banana Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexplicite-by-thoo.md) - [Banana-Inspired Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana.md) - [Homestyle Banana Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding.md) - [Banana-Inspired Gym Passes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-gym-pass.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Nutty Banana Pancake Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-nut-farmers-choice.md) - [Peelable Banana Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-banana.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana.md) - [Joyful Banana Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakuna-matata-by-27-87.md)