Why are a group of Montrealers trying to put a giant banana into stationary "orbit" above Texas?

[woodardp]

Well, a cynic might say it was to get 500,000 suckers to donate $1 each, plus whatever they could wrangle from the Canada Council For the Arts. A less cynical person might say it is to inspire a new generation of Texans to new phallic fruit themed greatness. I say it is for the tres cool URL: http://www.geostationarybananaovertexas.com

Comments

[psychedelicbike]

Check out the eigth picture in the photo gallery. Some unsuspecting cowboy is taking a leak out on the range. He looks up, and sees a giant banana! What the hell?!?

At least when he twitches from the shock of such an incongruous sight, he won't pee on the seat.

[johno]

It's not just Art, it's a proof of concept.

How long can you keep a high alititude ballon/airship in on geographic stationary postion?