We regret to inform our readers that Mr. Potato Head has been busted for drug possession by authorities in Australia.
SYDNEY, Australia – Customs officers discovered nearly 10.5 ounces of ecstasy tablets hidden inside a Mr. Potato Head toy sent to Australia from Ireland, the agency said Thursday.
Upon opening the parcel, the officers were greeted with the smiling face of the popular children's toy, which features a potato-like head and removable facial features. But when they removed a panel from the back of the toy, the officers found 10.34 ounces of ecstasy in a plastic bag.
We are very disappointed. We really hoped Mr Potato Head would continue with his artistic endeavors instead of turning to the dark side. (Direct link)
Gaius, are you old enough to remember when you had to use a real potato for Mr. Potato Head? It was years before the plastic potato came along.
Yep, sadly I am. And I do remember destroying real potatoes. Which, I think, was half the fun of it.
Destroying the potatoes…. heh…..yeah. My Mom salvaged them by cooking them for supper.