AS A PEOPLE, we are some of the luckiest in the world.
Why? Not because of our rich culture, sense of humour, or beautiful countryside.
No, no. It’s because of our affinity with the potato.
The beautiful, delicious, delightful potato.
As today is National Potato Day, we felt it only fair that we spend some time giving everyone’s favourite tuberous crop the love it deserves.
Thus, we give you, a love letter to the humble potato.
Dear Potato,
Thank you for all you do for us.
You give us chips
You give us crisps
You comfort us when we’re hungover
You are so flexible
From mashed:
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To baked:
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You’re everything we need from a tuber.
When we need to be cheered up you do impressions
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And when we want romance, you deliver
You’re there for us whenever we need you
At breakfast:
At lunch:
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At dinner:
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And at all the other times:
You even give us something to shout at Tiger Woods
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