Carter the Banana Boy became an internet sensation in 2014 when a Reddit user posted a photo of a young boy who knocked on their door, requested a banana, and promptly walked away once he received it. The sheer randomness and innocence of the encounter resonated with millions, turning Carter into a symbol of chaotic yet polite energy. The meme is typically used to represent someone who enters a situation with a specific, strange request and exits just as quickly, or to describe unexpected guests who want something trivial. It remains a nostalgic staple of early 2010s internet culture, celebrated for its wholesome and random humor.