NBC station WRC, Pat Collins Wears Grape Costume to Interview Student Suspended For Banana Costume

[akkashtin]

My left ear enjoyed this.

[me2fan1]

thats why do it on the last day of school

[julianadropkick]

i lol'd

[KINGSWAG1000]

He looks like the Six Flags Guy xD

[KazuyaDStrika]

GGGGrrrrrrrrrrr.....APE

[McEverblue]

bananatasctic report! =)

[whiteblood10]

ill still come to school no matter what they say for that very reason

[leafblight27]

thank god people like this are still around...

[mssiegelman]

IT'S THE GRAPIST!!!

[cutewilbunnies]

0:24 - 0:34 I pressed the repeat button, because running banana is epic! :D

[TMKristen]

Pat Collins is my hero!

[KindaTrue]

This guy rules.

[AgentAsteriski]

I knew a guy who wore a banana suit to school on Halloween. He's fine.

[kitsune2222]

He should've worn a hamburger suit instead, then everything would be ok

[cutewilbunnies]

@kitsune2222 Nah, he'd offend the vegetarians or something. haha.

[Mrvidse]

This is a comedian at work

[ZeppelinJ0]

Pat Collins: Reporter. Friend. Superhero.

[sumoivar]

He really deserves do be punished, spreading joy like that!!

[rayx3025]

That was SO hilarious.

[TheBSDetector]

Free Bananaman Bryan! The school administrators are nuts.

[hrhqueene]

I'm so relieved the school officials are doing all they can to keep our children safe. :P

[SolidOberon]

I suppose the school principal went bananas after this.

[S0urCrunch]

Free Banana Man

[littlebeartoe]

Sixty Minutes producer, call your office. Pat Collins is the next Andy Rooney.

[sexybacklemon]

SO MUCH WIN

[DustyChalk]

That's grape!

[Crashco17]

That rap song was off the chain son.

"Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man, Free banana man."

[daffyphack]

They're laughing with me, Michael!

[DrawLove]

it's peanut butter jelly time!!!

[JGrayshon]

That is the worst banana costume I have ever seen.

[yonabarros]

Banana man you're amazing ... This world needs more Banana man like you! I loved your idea! You are not alone in this world, there more people like you.

[NOLDist]

‎"did you realize it would come to this?..."

"Not at all... not at all........"

[ZerosionFerodatz]

Kudos to that guy haha

[maroonoasis]

after hearing what the kid did, the suspension makes sense.  you can't encourage stupid behavior like that.

[TheRealMrPapaya]

@maroonoasis 10 days?! I don't think you get that many for punching people in the face at most schools.

[xXhunter47Xx]

I like this reporter. HE doesn't take anything seriously.

[KingKongBrigade]

My kind of story!

[BingoRox360]

This is why we can't have nice things.

[doctorjohn666]

@Rodgey557 Yes, someone getting in trouble for wearing a USA shirt for the purpose of offending people, is the Liberals fault.

[Rodgey557]

@doctorjohn666 Absolutely, its a loss of patriotism. I would proudly wear that shirt, i have about 5 USA shirts i wear constantly, one for the USA soccer team, the Special forces, and a vintage WWII era looking one. I think getting in trouble for that is very liberal, the whole point of democrats is 'less' freedom and more gov't interference. They want to make everyone happy and that's why the western world is failing. I do everything my country asks, I don't do drugs, don't drink and Drive,

[Rodgey557]

@Rodgey557 Do really good in school, and plan to make something of myself. School has no rights for oppressiveness, they're supposed to be preparing us for the real world. They are sheltering us, that's the opposite message they should be sending. Not being able to wear a banana costume without Serious consequences is outrageous.

[TheRealMrPapaya]

@Rodgey557 I'm not conservative but you're really on point here.

[doctorjohn666]

@Rodgey557 Really, you think liberals believe in "less" freedom? That is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard, and that's really what I was poking at with first comment.

[SeppLainer]

@doctorjohn666

Obviously hardcore "liberals" do not enjoy freedom, because they think the government controls what people earn, produce, and enjoy. Everything done in the USA for freedom and equality produces injustice, serfdom, and inequality as a side effect.

[Rodgey557]

@doctorjohn666 Yes, they take away our guns, freedom of speech (wearing a shirt supporting my own country), forcing shit healthcare on people and killing the economy in the act.

[Rodgey557]

@doctorjohn666 And how does wearing a USA shirt offend someone? Your offending more people by not letting him wear it.

[tcbear03]

my right ear liked the music.

[xxnagatoyukixx]

Best reporter ever

[SHONAMURPHYISCOOL]

Those grapes come together to look like a blackberry :O

[RoarOfZonda]

It was probably John Appleseed who suspended him.

[stormgirl101isme]

Is that man really dressed up as a grape? Please tell me this is a joke, Please....

[Seor55]

NOT FRUIT SALAD!!!

[HE3991]

He's a SOUPHmore.

[stevehollx]

It bothers me that he's clipping the busses on his audio tracks when they cut to the screenshot of the recording software.

[mouhaahaahaa]

Amazing reporter for sure, sure thing for sure, sure I said, it is for sure.

[HBCult]

10 day suspension? That's a little extreme. I never understood how forcing me to miss school was... bad.

[DrHooligan312]

FREE THE BANANA MAN

[phiaphi]

NOT FRUIT SALAD! SAVE THE CHILDREN!!

[hipser]

HERO

[Peter606]

ONISION IS THE REAL BANANA MAN!!

[KrazyBearProductions]

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[Woofercss2]

@berra10

I lol'd.

[MrPie455]

You must PEEL away the oppression of the school!

[CBPCorps]

I like Pat Collins. He should meet Stanley. He's real nice.

[pete1729]

This deserves a pultzer.

Free banana man!

[C0sm0sTheM0use]

♪ Free banana MAN ♪

[blojayable]

At the beggining i thought, that he will play Chocolate Rain .

[jds622]

Wow - I'd love to get in touch with this kid...I lead a band called the XYLOPHOLKS and we often feature bananas...

[dtedizkiller1]

GIVE PAT COLLINS AN AWARD FOR HIS JOURNALISTIC INTEGRITY!!!

[BaileysBeads]

ITS THE GRAPIST!

[callycap3]

Are American journalists really like this?

[jackywushengzong]

Now we just someone in an apple costume and we'll have Fruit of the Loom.

[331319]

this is pretty stupid

[PolakFury]

hey its the hidden mega man boss BANANA MAN

[lakostal]

I love how they make them seem like angels, and his way to answer questions: ''not at all.. not at all'' are you sorry? ''i geuss so.. i guess '' you won't do it again?'' no i won't be.. i won't be

[FeelFreeToArgue]

Glad this student was stopped. Otherwise, you might have grapes and bananas living together, Mass hysteria - you know, basic end of the world stuff.

[PolakFury]

@FeelFreeToArgue you remember the good old days when there was segregation for grapes and bananas lo l

[squirrelcheese7]

I love this reporter

[listerineman]

Grapist.

[WHIT3CAPS]

i got a ticket for throwing water balloons on the last day of grade 12. some people are pretty dumb

[SpookyGhost999]

banana man!!!!

[elFlexor]

This reporter is the grapest of them all!

[JMtothaG]

this old guy is hilarious

[Qaellow]

He should've served some time for what he did! Peanut butter jelly time!

[pdelolmo]

FREE BANANA MAN!

[OhNoesItsJulia]

ahahaha. This reporter is the best! I would totally watch my local news more if he was the reporter!

[ThatdudeinHouston]

Why on earth would the principle resign? Its like a giant over reaction in response to an over reaction.

[InuvikPhil]

The reporter should always wear the grape suit

[soguuud]

Lol imagine wearing that to a warzone, running around and interviewing people in gun fights, riots etc....

[chefmcduck]

TIL of Pat collins and how awesome his voice is

[menofsin]

Yes, give the kid a free vacation!

[NathanKlo]

Since when was school so serious?

[Emleingod]

25 people don't want banana man freed

[americanidol434]

FRUIT BY THE LOOM

[morth66]

FREE BANANA MAN!

[murderbynumbers]

The reporter was great! 

[xilityful]

I want a free banana, man!!

[mrslingshothero]

It sounds like he was suspended not for wearing a banana sostume, but for running on the field. If this was a pro spoerts event he would have been arrested regardless of what he was wearing. People need to stop shifting blame and look in the mirror a little harder.

[AnalNapalm]

Give that reporter an emmy. Now

[siltorky1309]

on the half-time.... dude wtf does school think these days

[InuvikPhil]

That's awesome!!

[MasamuneDate1]

The reporter is beyond epic.

[Spendude56]

I was laughing the whole time!

[Got2flip]

"peanut butter jelly time, peanut butter jelly time"

[DarkXzeon]

This is the best.

[veeezis]

Why not grapes? .. fruit salad? Old man is a bit conservative.

[nickman8559]

This is why he deserves a raise and a promotion, so he can continue to do the news like no other while on a national level

[fiveMIRrOrs]

That reporter's voice will haunt my dreams. It's kinda like mixature of Max Wright and the guy from the movie The Room.

[23wishesfromsexy]

the stare at the end just gets me

[synthburn]

@Flatliner0452

Yeah hes pushing way into the red, what does he think this is, a Helios console? Digitally clipped banana nightmare mix.

[Michaelmop]

Haha that's amazing to wake up to.

[JeyPeyy]

@aaarggh The view count has always been buggy and it doesn't update very often.

[favianutube]

i love this reporter

[Gemquist]

Detention would have been a fitting punishment if warranted at all... IMO it wasn't. Harmless pranks such as this actually raise student morale, and god forbid students enjoy school.

[casemods]

Free bananaman!

[TheSuhreeuhlTube]

The Penalty, You are to be STONED TO DEATH!

[guckingfay]

FRUIT OF THE LOOM PEOPLE!

[llRetrospect]

The reporter WOULD use a grape costume.. LOL.

[highvoltage47]

damn that guy runs fast

[ZidaneFTW]

Why not... grape?

[JohanStiglitz]

So that's what producing a rap song looks like...

[snotchstar]

Banana man needs to get on the mixer boards. He's peaking terribly.

[panoramic79]

He shouldn't have been suspended, but it's even more outrageous that the principal RESIGNED over it. Crazy!

[tekdiggity]

anything but fruity salad at the schools.. anything but fruit salad. 

[leftbehind2002]

1:00 yeah he wont be a criminal (on the football field) again. instead he'll be a criminal outside in society (again). OF COURSE

[InuitInua]

I've always been entertained by that old fart. he acts like this every time...minus the costume.

[nkmannen]

GRAPE DRINK

[jhanna14]

Pat Collins the next Ron Burgundy!

[johnkimx83]

This is better than 95% of SNL.

[thenaggerjew]

FREE BANNAN A MAN

[ownagedawggy]

Occupy BananaHaters High School

[LegoSheepDeathBot]

free banana man. 4 lyf

[peq17]

Did you see how fast he was? Give him the football!

[thenetwerkdotcom]

wow...

[TheAwakenedHeretic]

WELL PLAYED SIR!

[rickhunter123]

This old man is my new hero.

[WillJoli]

FREE BANANA MAN!

[HughesTuning]

People are going to thing I am joking but I'm being serious. This is the best US reporting I've seen in year since NBC nightly news's actually reporting of the news.

[darkfire532]

@HughesTuning Unfortunately the average American news watcher can't understand the idea of satire...

[marcoj25]

its fake... just saying still funny though

[saving8128]

I like that he just looks at you for about five seconds at the end of the clip.

[Bikerdude69]

No TOSSING of the FRUIT SALAD IN SCHOOLS!

[artenman]

@macogle What, you had a bunch of guys on yours when you were growing up?

[Knowwon249]

Aw, can't wear a banana costume, next they'll be killing us in the streets.

[ThwartedVillainy]

Best reporter ever.

[solitaryman098]

Uh...I think the point of running around in a banana suit is to be disruptive in the first place. lol

[DreamerTrain]

Stay classy, reporter.

[SketchyGamerMan]

Reporter deserves a raise; he's awesome.

[stealingcreation]

ITS THE GRAPIST!!!

[obsidian00]

Fruit salad at our schools...not on my watch!

[ComradeCrusty]

This would have been epic if he had interviewed the school officials that handed down the suspension, wearing his grape suit. And holy crap, THAT banana suit cost 500 dollars? I'm pretty sure his mom made that.

[fuclcjewtube]

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[COOOOOOOOOOOOOLTYCHO]

Brian is my hero

[devallerga]

Mr. Thompson, please continue to being a 14 year old kid. Harmless pranks do need to be addressed, but they are a right of passage. Mr Collins, thank you for taking an overly strict punishment and showing it for the farce it is. I would only hope you NBC affiliate would allow you to go to Washington an provide your particular insight to politics.

[silencedfable]

FREE BANANA MAN!

[Ellison0113]

You're gonna give the kid in a 500 dollar banana suit a suspension? Come on!

[OAKside24]

mustangx218 makes a good point. They didn't "suspend" him, they rewarded his greatness with a few days off school. Well done, Banana Man.

[m3talmilitia15]

IT'S THE GRAPIST!!!!

[mustangx218]

A suspension is not a punishment. It's called a holiday...

[UkN0WnSCAA]

Free banana man! Free banana man!

[eangeles92]

This has to be the best reporter I have seen for local news!

[TheXeeman]

Lol this reporter would be the best grandad

[Kscout12]

This reporter is awesome.

[XenemyXwithinX]

I wish he was a reporter for my local news station.

[falantepelosmortos]

This is the same principal that once had a reporter arrested when she came to interview the school about controversial science projects.

[cawsun]

At my high school if you ran across the field during a pep rally or football game you'd get tackled by four Cops and spend the night in Bartow jail..

[FartyArdvaark]

@cawsun That's just it. he didn't run ACROSS the field, he ran AROUND it.

[sanriver12]

grape? isnt that a blackberry?

[PhilOrth]

@sanriver12 i think its multiple grapes on a vine...

[Ricochet924]

so much win.

[BornAgainEngineer]

@clotet89 I'm going to tie you to the radiator and grape you in the mouth!!

[Danbot94]

i am willing to pay for that song he made