pineapple renting

Pineapples have their origins in the western hemisphere, even though a high percentage are now grown in various parts of Asia and Africa. Columbus brought a few back to Europe; the fruit's rarity made it something of a status symbol. In fact, Charles II posed for an official portrait in an act then symbolic of royal privilege - receiving a pineapple as a gift.

Even more ridiculous is the sordid outbreak of 'pineapple renting', which occurred when society hosts would rent the fruit for a banquet, as a decorative centrepiece. The fruit would be returned to the owner and sold on to someone who would actually be allowed to eat it. Read more about the serious pineapple stuff right here.

world bromeliad conference

If Charles II was still alive, there's no doubt he'd be heading off to the Bromeliad Beach Party, probably for a sly weekend away with Nell Gwynn. Yes, the World Bromeliad Conference is a bi-annual event that you too can attend.

Sounds like the conference to end them all if you ask me, so don't delay, get your tickets now.

pynoman

And finally, some strange rumblings from the world of pineapple-inspired rock'n'roll cartoons (obviously). Yes, there is a man in California who has a comic strip detailing the adventures of Pynoman, the excitable chap on the left.

He is the most rockingest of all fruits, having just edged out Oran' Juice Jones and The Banana Splits on this score.

You can buy nice t-shirts and watch a strange movie about Pynoman's exploits, but we must warn you that there is a bit of cartoon violence and a slight touch of nakedness. But we've seen it all before haven't we?

I mean, I'm sitting here in the buff writing this and it just feels so natural.

Gambol through the fruit fields as naked as the day you were born before sending your ideas to fruitcorner@innocentdrinks.co.uk