Artwork by Adam Stone provoked a public backlash, culminating in its attempted decapitation and removal from a Fitzroy street
“Since the citizens of Melbourne seem to think that their money has been wasted, I might have a solution for you,” Oliver said in his show Last Week Tonight on Sunday. “I would gladly take that banana off your hands.”“If you take us up on our deal, we will make those donations and, as a sweetener, send you this magnificent creature on a ship,” he said.“And frankly, I think it would fit right in there.
“I would like to officially extend an invitation to John Oliver to come down under and visit Yarra,” she said. “I would be happy to take him on a tour of our wonderful city and organise a private viewing of the banana so they can get acquainted.” “We would also like to thank everyone who has expressed concern over the banana’s wellbeing. I am pleased to advise the banana is currently recuperating after the traumatic experience late last year and we will keep the community updated on how the banana is travelling.”