Banana For Scale

•where did "a banana for scale" begin?

The phrase "a banana for scale" began as a meme originating from internet forums, particularly Reddit, around the mid-2000s. The idea is simple: a banana is placed in an image to provide a sense of scale when comparing the size of an object. Bananas are familiar to most people, making them a quirky but effective reference point.

The meme gained popularity when a Reddit user posted a photo of a large obiect (like a sculpture or piece of furniture) alongside a banana, humorously indicating it was for scale. Since bananas are relatively standard in size, they became a comedic tool for making comparisons.

Over time, the phrase "banana for scale" became shorthand for using any arbitrary object as a point of reference in images, with an emphasis on humor.