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Botanically speaking, which of these is a berry?

Botanists define a berry as a simple fruit with seeds and fleshy pulp from a single flower's ovary, which bananas meet; strawberries and raspberries don't.

On air: Hank Ledger and Chip Darnell on Best of BBN
Published 5:48 AM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

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First reported by Wikipedia: “Botanically speaking, which of these is a berry?”
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 5:48 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Hank Ledger and Chip Darnell.

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WikipediaBotanically speaking, which of these is a berry?

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBotanically speaking, which of these is a berry? A, strawberry. B, raspberry. C, cherry. D, banana.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOh, it's strawberry. It's got berry in the name, Hank. That's basically the law.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChat, play along. Ten seconds, starting now.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, my minivan has one cupholder that fits a berry. Strawberries leak, so that's out.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCherries roll under the seat. Raspberries are basically a handful of regret.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBanana has its own handle. Final answer, D!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCorrect. Per Wikipedia, bananas count as berries to botanists, while strawberries and raspberries don't.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe cupholder was right?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTwenty-eight years at this desk, and a minivan just out-scienced me. Chip, you've weaponized automotive ergonomics.