It looks like she's got arms developing ... those little nubs down at the sides.

Wow, that's a lot of growth for just a day... How big could this thing possibly get?

Could treebrain solve world hunger?

I actually have some of this growing out of a railroad tie in my backyard...hmmmm.......

Go brain, go!

Although I won't be truly impressed until it develops some form of speech capability. I'm sure the Tree Brains can teach the world many things.

its crazy how fast it grows! mmm delecious brains

are you gonna eat it this year steve? a little salt and olive oil?

Oh Carolyn,
It's not a question of if, just when.

I like you steve, I trust you steve, but how do we know this isn't your expanding foam creation? I'm just sayin'!

Kathleen,
Don't 5 years of photos and eventual brain consumption get me any cred?

I think it looks like a Heffalump! There she is crawling over out of the tree with her trunk sniffing the way. Awww.

I think there should be a "Name and Recipe" contest...

How about Tree Brain Jane

and

-Sautee in olive oil with garlic and finely diced shallots. Pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper. Remove from heat when cooked thru. Let cool for 15 minutes, then toss with reduced balsamic vinager, and serve over medium rare steak.

Serve with a nice Valpocello.

... I'm hungry already.

It's almost ready to grow REAL big! Will the tree brain be taken again? We'll wait and see.

I...HATE...mushrooms. I have to say though, you've convinced me to try this. Now it's just a matter of finding one :-\ *drool*

Steve,
I think you need to plan a ritualistic Tree Brain sacrificial party, so that at least some of your loyal readers can share the joys of Tree Brain consumption with you.

You should put a pan of sizzling butter at the bottom of the tree and convince her to jump.

Maybe its just me, but isn't there a large phallus in the middle of the tree brain???

See, right here, I've animated and highlighted it for your entertainment:
http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/gornyhuy/sneezeBrain1.gif

it even has super realistic double.... appendages.

It really does look like she has 2 little outstretched arms! She's ready for a big hug!

I liked the large picture of the Tree Brain you took with your new camera; it looked really nice, and it got me thinking: it would look great as a desktop background. Do I sense a new line of "The Sneeze" wallpapers in the works?

Thanks. Now what I once saw as an adorable fungus baby will forever have a penis on her head.

Still, congrats on the new arrival. Where are you registered?

I think you need a sign in front of it:

DO NOT EAT THE TREE BRAIN! (I saw you Neighbor lady!)

You ate it last year if I remember correctly. I was so envious; I want a tree brain/lemon chicken of the woods growing on MY tree. Perhaps you could sell spores so your tree brain could spread all over the planet and take us over?

Isn't your tree brain named TABONGA? Or was that just one year's name?

So glad you're back and the brain is still making its annual attempt to communicate.

I think now with the discovery of the phallus, you might have to rethink the gender of the brain.

I never would have seen that phallus-- it's the rare "complete package", as it were. Thanks for the helpful visual aid-- isn't the Internet wonderful?

I'm going to assume the tree brain is an asexual being, and I hope if the fungus thief comes snooping around again, she catches it in the act of self-fertilizing.

And forget the mere sign suggested above-- you need to post a mug shot there like the post office wall. That'll send the right message.

I no longer measure the end of Summer and wearing white for the year with Labor Day. It's all about the Brains.

Mars,
I think the actual tree is "Tabonga."

I'm late getting to know "The Adventures of Tobonga and His/Her Many Brains", but I'm hooked now.

And I'm more than a little disturbed that someone would be ballsy enough to come right out and steal it! I mean, what the hell, people?!

I love this time of year. When you have a little brain growing up, the time just flies doesn't it?

It's nice now but when we're old and the commecrials start in early July (Tree Brain Season is almost here! Shop early and save!) and it's been over-commercialized we'll all be bitter and complain. Let's enjoy the Season now while it's still mostly pure.

Glen

(Lead guitarist / babe getter)

Should name it Sarah Palin since both pretty much came out of nowhere a couple of days ago.

This tree brain is a developing Sour Patch Kid...check the commercial for proof!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXIACAFufjY&feature=related

A transsexual tree brain? Gotta call it The Lady Chablis.

With the sweet resolution captured on that fancy pants new Sony - I've noticed there is a spider either attacking or living with the brainette. I sure hope they don't mate and produce some sort of delicious tree brain/spider type offspring. Although, I'm pretty sure she has not yet reached sexual maturity - course she does have a big dong.

Anyone have the ability to illustrate what that would look like?

are you going to eat the tree brain this year? just curious.

The Tree Brains ft. Stella Daskat
September 11th, 2008
Live @ Steve's.

Bring your olive oil.

Now that I have seen the shroom schlong, I can't unsee it. It is all encompassing.

Oh, Steve, now would be such a perfect time to let your loyal Sneezers have another chance to get one of those sweet Tree Brains t-shirts you offered before (when I was broke). I've been practicing my theoretical jug playing and would really like to represent!
The fact that I didn't get one when I had a chance haunts me to this very day.

Happy Tree Brain Season!

I hope this means Tree Brains t-shirts will make a return as well!

Isn't the dong sighting worthy of a free tree brains t-shirt?!?!

If dong discovery doesn't qualify, what does?!

If it has a phallus, wouldn't that make it a 'he?'
Or are all tree brains hermaphodites perhaps?

Are you gonna eat her this year?! My head is exploding waiting for the answer. LOL

TREE BRAIN BANDIT 08 IS HERE ALL READY!

http://www.thesneeze.com/art/treebrain2008/20082bLG.jpg

Zoom in just under the phallus!

That is either a tree brain bandit or Little Miss Tree Brain has an adam's apple and blew her load. :P Talk about great pic quality to catch a tree brain in full "bloom." ;)

How about a name from Rocky Horror Picture show?
I don't think Magenta would work since she's not red, but maybe Janet. Or perhaps RuPaul since she's obviously well endowed (at least 1/4 of her body)

Oh, goodness, this is so exciting!

Steve, I'd buy a T-shirt this time around, too. I was an idiot last time and didn't get in on it and now I can't advertise the most awesome theoretical band ever.

I love the third pic! It's like she's climbing out of the tree-hole. Hallo, World!

I had huge tree brains for years in my side yard tree...now there are huge holes where they were. Like the kinds a small child can walk into...tree brains are taking over the world. I too am infatuated with the shroom schlong..waiting to de how it develops

It's name should be Amanda, with the old Waylon Jennings song playing in the background...while you eat her.

I also want my own tiki mug...but they are so damn expensive.

And I want a tree brain t-shirt. And a pony.

Thanks Santa.

Kang

Aren't you supposed to eat the brains young? If you wait too long they'll be all tough and bitter just like grandma! Hurry up and eat it Steve!

steve, just a word of advice:
EAAAAAAAATT HEEEERRRR!

Oh my, Summer sure flies by, doesn't it!
That middle image you have is quite sharp, I'd give that camera a good review thus far.
That phallus is a little unnerving... Though if the fungus *IS* male (and has any analogous qualities to humans, oh my!) then I guess that says something about brains and hormones.... Oops!

There's not phallus. It's obvious female, and she's obviously reaching out to you with tiny little arms.

I found this page by accident and now I am totally addicted to it...I have emailed all my friends too...I love STEVE DON"T EAT IT...OMG Steve I love you! and all this mention of tree brain t-shirts...I want one !

I like the picture that highlights the phallus. It's disturbing, but I like the graphics... Nice touch.

I LOVE Tree Brain season....it's the most wonderful time of the year! And....a reintroduction of the Tree Brain T-shirt would be a lovely way to start off the season. Perhaps even a contest for a new generation of T-shirt design......

Hi Steve!!!!
I am going to post a quick story of me finding this blog :D
I was just browsing, and came upon Steve Don't Eat it, wow MONTHS ago, possibly a year. I read all the Don't Eat It's with Relish (LOL) and then all the archives, and was saddened to see the site lay dormant. But I had it in my favorites, and checked it every day. My heart leaped for JOY, PURE JOY when I saw you post back.
And now the tree brain has appeared once again.
I am simply overwhelmed :)

Dude you were spot on!!! I think we've all been trying to say what mknbxjdppg stated so eloquently.

"large phallus"

That's large?

I wish I had not been a cheapo and had bought a tree brains shirt when I had the chance.
Pleeeeeeeeeze bring them back Steve. I promise I won't get scroogy with it next time.
Love,
Rosetta
p.s. I love tree brains in place of chicken in stir fries, but no, I am not the fungus thief!

Hmmm, do you think it gets smarter every year?

Have you ever tried talking to it? Maybe... who knows?

Funga

meow meow meow tree brains meow reminding me of henrietta pussycat meow.

hey Steve!

Happy brain growing! I'm thinking maybe this year you could enjoy it with some fava beans and a nice chianti. Also, maybe the Mrs. will be brave enough to try your delcious experiment in nature!!

We love you treebrain!!!!

I vote Dolores for a name. I mean, it's only a matter of time before she catches on and pickes that thing too. I can see it now "Dolores Brand Picked Tree Brains".

O.o Bot much?

wow the gif really helps. i almost missed it.

So when will you be eating it this year?