Comments on: Bonsai Potato

Bonsai Potato

mr_crash_davis — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:53:04 -0800

Bonsai Potato is "the art of nurturing the artistic vision of a potato through various forms of encouragement and manipulation."

By: dg

dg — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 17:21:53 -0800

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Wow, honesty and art at the same time.

By: Shane

Shane — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 17:33:52 -0800

Okay, I'll say it: Cruelty to potatoes!

By: substrate

substrate — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 17:57:53 -0800

I use aluminum foil and a barbecue to nurture the artistic vision of a potato. I find that butter and some fresh herbs finishes the work of art.

By: planetkyoto

planetkyoto — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:00:42 -0800

"Zen -- without the wait!" is a great tagline.

By: Johnny Assay

Johnny Assay — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:20:09 -0800

When shopping for your potato it is best to patronize a 24-hour grocery story in the late evening to avoid distracting crowds. This will give you ample "alone time" to browse the potato bins. The last time I insisted on being alone with the potatoes they threw me out of the store. Such are the trials of achieving Buddha-nature.

By: onlyconnect

onlyconnect — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:27:22 -0800

Hah! Questions that are answered in the FAQ include:

What is the average lifespan of a non-organic #2 Russet potato? How can I maintain aesthetic balance in a multi-variety arrangement dominated by a mono-planar asymmetrical alternating branch stalk? What in the Hell are you people thinking?! Why does my potato stink?

Additionally, the FAQ answers that last question with the following: "Most potatoes, unlike people, will go through their entire lifespan without smelling or attracting bugs. . . . If a potato has started to express a particularly 'creative' odor then you have what is referred to as an 'evil potato'. You should emotionally detach and dispose of it immediately before it corrupts any other potatoes in your growing environment." Thanks for the wonderfully silly link, mr crash.

By: SPrintF

SPrintF — Sun, 21 Sep 2003 20:46:07 -0800

No one around here undertands my potato. Guess I'm just a spud boy, looking for that real tomato.

By: eatdonuts

eatdonuts — Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:32:07 -0800

i don't have the time, i'm already taking care of a origami paper boulder.

By: fenriq

fenriq — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:29:37 -0800

Bonsai Potato is alot more above board than the old spoof Bonsai Kitty site. But I think I'll stick with my junipers, cotoneasters and pyracanthas. Has anyone ever given a shot to growing live redwood burls? They're hard to get except by mail order or living in Northern California but they're super cool and you can actually propogate a full on redwood.