Mr. Potato Head was in Maine today, Modern Philosophers, to film a Holiday Public Service Announcement.
“Save a potato, eat more stuffing!” Mr. Potato Head shouted at this Modern Philosopher as we enjoyed a Snapple on the set. “That’s the message I want to spread to all Americans as Thanksgiving approaches.”
The PSA is produced by Pass On Potatoes, a non-profit organization for the protection of potatoes. Mr. Potato Head told me he was thrilled when the group approached him to be its spokes spud.
“I’m honored to be the voice of my fellow potatoes. I’ve been very lucky to have such a successful career,” he said humbly. “Not many potatoes ever make it in show biz, and none of them have lasted this long in the spotlight without becoming baked.”
We both laughed at his witty bit of world play.
“I know that I’m going to make it through every Thanksgiving because I have one hell of a Guardian Angel, but so many brother and sister potatoes are going to end up boiled, mashed, and drowned in butter and gravy. I realize we taste good, but damn, that is a harsh way to go!”
The message of the PSA is quite simple. Mr. Potato Head and his spud buds would like you to pass on the mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving and double up on the stuffing.
“Who doesn’t love stuffing?” Mr. P asked as he popped open another Snapple. “It’s so delicious, and we never really have it except on Thanksgiving. Since it’s a once in a year kind of thing, folks really need to pound down that stuff. Don’t be ashamed, you know? Just go for it.”
At that point, a production assistant brought over a box of Stove Top stuffing for Mr. Potato Head. “Look at these ingredients. Nothing is dying to provide you with the perfect side dish to your Thanksgiving feast. It says right here on the box that this stuffing was made specifically to go with turkey.”
He didn’t need to say another word, Modern Philosophers. Mashed potatoes will not be on the Thanksgiving menu at The House on the Hill. There will, however, be an insane amount of stuffing available.
Who’s with me on this? Who’s going to help me save the potatoes this Thanksgiving?
Mr. Potato Head put on his biggest smile to let you all know that he can feel the love and support, and he wants you all to have a happy, potato free Thanksgiving!
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I would join you on this, but, well, potatoes taste so damn good! Especially covered with good gravy. I love me some spuds. I know, I will be forever labeled a potato eater, but I can’t help myself!
Mr. Potato Head is going to be devastated. I really should delete your comment and spare him the pain…
Hm, you might be right. Give Mr. Potato Head my apologies, but I am still having potatoes and gravy. Actually I all ready did since I”m in Canada. 😉 opps!
🙂
Thanksgiving here will be ‘Peanuts’ style: popcorn, jelly beans, and toast.
Just don’t go full Peanuts style and have pumpkin pie. Remember what happened to poor Linus, as reported on my blog earlier this week…
Oh yes, I remember!
Let’s never forget!
Potatoes versus stuffing, whoever wins, we gain! 😉
Ha! nice word play, my friend. 🙂
Me too, sorry mr potato head but so love you baked with crunchy skin, sour cream, chopped parsley salad, and lots of cheese.
It was always my staple dinner when doing shift work.
He is weeping now…
But, I don’t like stuffing!
No worries, I am having Chinese food for Thanksgiving, so he’s safe this year.
What are you getting?
No idea, I only just decided today that’s what I will be having.
I’d love to join you. I really enjoy Chinese food…
I’m solo for the holidays this year, so c’mon down!
If only I didn’t have the hatred of Richmond…
You and me both.
Well. I tried 🙂
We can talk more about this. Especially if you tell me about the long legs… 🙂
Where do you stand on sweet potatoes?
I think Mr. Potato Head would be okay with that…
unfortunately for him, i love all things carb, and that certainly includes potatoes )
Poor potatoes…
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