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Largo couple in jail after banana battle, authorities say (Floriduh)
Tampabay.com ^
| September 30, 2010
Posted on 10/04/2010 4:43:37 PM PDT by Shermy
LARGO They weren't exactly using lethal weapons, but a food fight between a boyfriend and girlfriend landed them both in jail early Wednesday, authorities say.
According to Largo police, Keane E. Langel and his girlfriend, Brenda M. Riley, were arguing at their home at 301 N Belcher Road, No. 901, just after midnight when Langel started spitting bananas on Riley and throwing doughnuts at her.
Riley, 49, then "armed herself with a banana," ripped the fruit into two pieces and jammed them into Langel's ears, an arrest report shows.
No injuries were reported, but both were charged with domestic battery.
Langel, 59, also was charged with tampering with a victim because, Largo police said, he took Riley's cell phone from her and broke it as she was trying to call authorities.
Riley was ultimately able to call police, arrest reports show.
Riley was released on her own recognizance Wednesday afternoon. At 4 p.m., Langel was still being held in the Pinellas County Jail.
[Last modified: Sep 30, 2010 01:18 PM]
TOPICS: Local News
KEYWORDS: banana; doughnuts; floriduh; napl
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To: Shermy; Slings and Arrows; martin_fierro; null and void; mikrofon; Tijeras_Slim; ...
Keane E. Langel and his girlfriend, Brenda M. Riley, were arguing at their home at 301 N Belcher Road, No. 901, just after midnight when Langel started spitting bananas on Riley and throwing doughnuts at her.
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posted on
10/04/2010 7:44:56 PM PDT
by
Ezekiel
(The Obama-nation began with the Inauguration of Desolation.)
To: Ezekiel
I can’t hear you, I have a banana in my ear...
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posted on
10/04/2010 7:46:31 PM PDT
by
null and void
(We are now in day 622 of our national holiday from reality. - 0bama really isn't one of US.)
To: Shermy
Just when I begin to think the human race is a bunch of brainless morons, something like this comes along and proves it.
To: Shermy
Somehow I think the Fox news alert "Bonnnng"sound should accompany the thread title.
To: Slings and Arrows
Banana Rama could not be reached for comment...
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posted on
10/04/2010 7:53:16 PM PDT
by
Grizzled Bear
(Does not play well with others)
To: null and void
Riley, 49, then "armed herself with a banana," ripped the fruit into two pieces and jammed them into Langel's ears Must have been a peeled banana, which would explain the skull full of mush.
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posted on
10/04/2010 8:05:47 PM PDT
by
Ezekiel
(The Obama-nation began with the Inauguration of Desolation.)
To: Ezekiel; Grizzled Bear; MeekOneGOP; Conspiracy Guy; DocRock; King Prout; Darksheare; OSHA; ...
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posted on
10/04/2010 8:29:06 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Shermy
I find it hard to imagine that alcohol was not somehow involved here....just sayin’
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posted on
10/04/2010 8:33:45 PM PDT
by
mo
To: Shermy; swarthyguy; okie01; marron; JohnHuang2; My Favorite Headache
I will not hear another harsh word about Largo. Compared to Pinellas Park, this banana interaction would be an Oxford Union Debate. Besides, Largo is home to one of the world's best run junkyards, Clearwater Auto Parts. This part of Florida is infested with dull, useless natives. The fellows at this yard are very useful.
Apparently, NAZI subs or something took out most west Florida High Schools during WWII. If you need something done in Florida, best call someone in Maine first. 411 will tell you which Maine natives are currently visiting Florida and can handle your problem.
If you simply must communicate with a Floridian, have 3 mojitos first, turn up Jimmy Buffet, and have a friend hit you in the head with a bat. This will somewhat level the playing field. But all is not stupidity here. In Sarasota or St. Pete, you may need only 2 mojitos.
This problem is mysterious. After all, just waiting for a traffic light here, one could read 3 chapters of "War and Peace," and in a few months complete a degree.
Plus, the current Governor, Charlie Crist, is really cute in a very John Edwards sort of way.
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posted on
10/04/2010 8:36:55 PM PDT
by
Kenny Bunk
(Revive The Poll Tax and Literacy Requirement for voter registration.)
To: Slings and Arrows
Is that a banana in your pocket? Or are you happy to see me?
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posted on
10/04/2010 8:45:51 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
To: Slings and Arrows
One more..... Its all fun and games until someone loses an eye!
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posted on
10/04/2010 8:46:47 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^))......November and Beyond!)
To: Slings and Arrows
“Orange you glad I didn’t say banana again?”
To: ColdOne
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posted on
10/04/2010 9:43:45 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: ColdOne
...and then it’s hilarious!
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posted on
10/04/2010 9:44:44 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Shermy
According to Largo police, Keane E. Langel and his girlfriend, Brenda M. Riley, were arguing at their home at 301 N Belcher Road, No. 901, just after midnight when Langel started spitting bananas on Riley and throwing doughnuts at her. Riley, 49, then “armed herself with a banana,” ripped the fruit into two pieces and jammed them into Langel’s ears, an arrest report shows.
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posted on
10/05/2010 4:38:47 AM PDT
by
Vaquero
("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
To: Slings and Arrows
When having stupid banana fight with Hubby, don’t call police. Check.
There’s only one banana in the house right now, so he would be unarmed anyway.
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posted on
10/05/2010 6:09:57 AM PDT
by
TheOldLady
(Pablo is very wily.)
To: TheOldLady
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posted on
10/05/2010 7:41:09 AM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: Slings and Arrows
All’s fair in love, war, and domestic violence.
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posted on
10/05/2010 7:43:34 AM PDT
by
TheOldLady
(Pablo is very wily.)
To: Ezekiel; martin_fierro; Charles Henrickson
Riley, 49, then "armed herself with a banana," ripped the fruit into two pieces and jammed them into Langel's ears 'Looks like his Chiquita could Dole it out as well as take it.
I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they're both out on a peel.
Now it's just bananas, but if were to continue, who knows? Slippery slope and all...
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posted on
10/05/2010 7:51:09 AM PDT
by
mikrofon
(Fruit Loops)
To: TheOldLady
That would make a great tagline!
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posted on
10/05/2010 8:07:48 AM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have IngSoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
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