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At the heart of Banana Ball is the promise of non-stop amusement. The game, or rather the event, doesn’t just begin when the players take the field; it kicks off hours earlier with fans and players dancing outside the stadium. Once the gates open, the spectacle escalates with gymnastic performances, a dance troupe of grandmothers known as the Banana Nanas, and an environment designed for audience engagement of all generations.
Jesse Cole emphasizes entertainment as the core of the experience, with a sprawling script containing nearly 50 pre-game events aimed at captivating the crowd. In this setting, even the players embrace the absurdity of it all, with some taking to the field on stilts or performing choreographed dance routines as they step up to bat.