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I Watched Justin Sun Eat the World's Most Expensive Banana. I Don't Get It.

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Tron founder Justin Sun purchased a banana duct-taped to a wall artwork called Comedian for $6.2 million at an auction in November. Many people criticized the purchase, considering it ridiculous and lacking artistic merit. However, with the rise of meme coins and things of no intrinsic value, Sun's plan to eat the banana did not come as a surprise. This has happened twice before, with the artwork being regularly replaced. The consumption took place at a 5-star hotel in Hong Kong, and the event was seen as a marketing gimmick by some attendees. Sun has a history of seeking attention through various means, such as paying for a lunch with Warren Buffett and commissioning a theme song for Tron. He has also faced legal issues and controversies. The article suggests that the banana was an attempt to bring people together and spark a mass movement, but ultimately, Sun consumed it as a symbolic act. Attendees received a replica of the artwork and additional materials upon leaving.

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