If you're like one of the many avid fans of The Bear who binge-watched the entire season 2, you may be curious about the relevance of the finale. We're here to talk about The Bear: Chocolate-covered banana explained.
This article will answer all the questions you have about the gift that Richie (played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach) sent to Uncle Jimmy (played by Oliver Platt).
Why Did Richie Send a Chocolate-Covered Banana?
Near the end of The Bear Season 2 Episode 6, entitled Fishes, the Berzattos finally got a chance to sit down for dinner as they waited for Donna (played by Jamie Lee-Curtis) to arrive.
Since Richie's wife, Tiffany (played by Gillian Jacobs), had been suffering from morning sickness all day, Uncle Jimmy asks if she is feeling better. He also asks if she's able to stomach a banana for dinner.
This leads Uncle Jimmy to ask her if she ever got to try a chocolate-covered banana before. He also overshares and gives her his own experience eating the snack.
Even though this was a quick conversation between Uncle Jimmy and Tiffany, Richie was actually listening in.
In the same scene, Richie gets exposed by Tiff for falsely claiming that his uncle had offered him a job. Even though Uncle Jimmy had all the right to expose and embarrass Richie for the lie, he hid the truth.
This was an unexpected act on Uncle Jimmy's part, which Richie had respected and genuinely appreciated. And as it turns out, Richie was absorbing his uncle's story and decides to gift him a chocolate-covered banana in the finale.
What Is the Relevance of This Gift in The Bear?
Uncle Jimmy actually plays a vital role in Richie's personal development in The Bear. Throughout the two seasons of the show, Richie has always gotten in trouble with Uncle Jimmy. Despite this, Uncle Jimmy continues to hope for the Berzattos to succeed.
Even though Richie desires the assistance of his uncle, he lacks his respect. This does not stop Uncle Jimmy from believing in Richie and trusting in his potential.
After listening in on his uncle's conversation in the sixth episode, Richie learns about the importance of listening, acts of service, remembering special moments and details, and many more. This reminds him of his uncle's chocolate-covered banana story.
So when the opportunity comes in the finale of The Bear Season 2, Richie gifts Uncle Jimmy a chocolate-covered banana during the grand opening of Carmen' (played by Jeremy Allen White) restaurant.
This gift serves as a heartfelt reference to the conversation that Uncle Jimmy had with Tiff.
More importantly, the gift signifies Richie's growth in the series and his respect for his uncle, despite their differences.
It may be a simple explanation, but it holds meaning for the character's growth in the show.
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