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Default Yes, we have no bananas today.

Yes, We Have No Bananas! (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/bananas.htm)

Is this song very popular in the States?
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Default Re: Yes, we have no bananas today.

It's well-known in the UK.
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Oh, both in the UK and US? Thanks.
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Default Re: Yes, we have no bananas today.

I couldn't speak for the US, but it's highly likely. Also, the line 'yes, we have no bananas' is very well-known.
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Default Re: Yes, we have no bananas today.

I'ts been many years since the song was very popular in the US. Occassionaly it's played on the radio. Originally it was like a "hit song" when it was new.

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Default Re: Yes, we have no bananas today.

Thank you very much, everybody.
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