WHEN AI GOES BANANAS

How Google Gemini's Nano Banana Took Over the Internet

- Words By: Aadithya Harish

THE BIRTH OF A VIRAL SENSATION When Google introduced Gemini Nano Banana, nobody expected it to dominate social feeds the way it has. What started as a quirky addition to Gemini's AI suite quickly spiraled into a full-blown cultural moment. The feature, designed to generate playful and imaginative prompts, found its breakthrough during Durga Puja 2025 when creators began using it to reimagine saree styles, festive outfits, and even traditional makeup looks.

Within days, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube Shorts were overflowing with content tagged #NanoBananaAI. What made it stand out was not just the humor in its name but the visual creativity it inspired. Users were not only talking about AI, they were wearing it.

WHAT EXACTLY IS NANO BANANA?

At its core, Nano Banana is a prompt-generating extension inside Gemini Nano, Google's lightweight AI model optimized for mobile devices. Unlike standard AI tools that focus on productivity, Nano Banana was built as a creativity booster designed to churn out unique ideas for art, design, and lifestyle.

Some of its viral features include:

Style Prompts – AI-generated outfit ideas blending traditional wear with futuristic twists