What the Helen of Troy is This

What the absolute Helen of Troy is This?!? “Bunches of bananas in Capitol Hill trees”

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed that there are bananas in 3 trees on Acker Place, NE for several days now. Is this a thing? What does it mean!? All for a little whimsy but I feel like I’m missing an inside joke.”

“Dear PoPville,

Someone placed bunches of bananas in the trees all down my block in Capitol Hill last week. The neighbors are stumped—who? Why? Is there a purpose? Is this happening anywhere else?