Banana Porridge

“Banana Porridge” skyrocketed in YouTube searches (+500%) in April after a child’s voice clip saying “I love banana porridge” became a TikTok meme. The audio — often remixed or lip-synced — led millions to joke about the humble dish. Though rooted in Jamaican and baby cuisine, the virality of the meme blurred those origins, making the porridge the breakfast of the internet moment. It’s another example of how absurd humor and food nostalgia combine to drive curiosity and clicks.