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Deformed Mr. Potato Head Wants To Help Reduce Food Waste

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We all know Mr.Potato Head, with his perfectly-rounded noggin and an arsenal of plastic accessories. But, what if our favorite toy potato were malformed to help fit in with other unfortunate produce?

Hasbro recently teamed up with UK-based grocery chain, ASDA, to create a Wonky Mr. Potato Head. The intent… To help reduce food waste, by reminding grocery shoppers that produce that may not be pleasing to the eye, could be just as useful as their prettier counterparts.

The adorably-wonky Potato Head is available at auction, with proceeds going to charity. And, if you miss out on a deformed Mr. Potato Head, you can simply stick some eyes on those banged-up zucchini and tomatoes that nobody else wants.

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Mr. Potato Head, The Original Hipster?

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We all know that Mr. Potato Head was the original anthropomorphic spud-related toy. But what no one has realized until now, is that he may have also spawned a subculture that most of us would like to rip out his interchangeable eyes for — Hipsters.

This illustration, by devgupta86, makes a strong case for Potato Head’s accountability. Now, if only the toys were equipped with a can of PBR, the theory might hold a bit more water.

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Foodiggity’s Best of The Week, 2/21-2/25

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People Food, Eco-Comics, and Svelte Spuds… It’s Foodiggity’s Best of The Week.

The greatest thing since sliced bread… Behold The Loaf Dog
Poor Cap’n… The Last Breakfast
It’s People!!!… Soylent Green Is People Magazine
Eco-Comic… Plantable Comic Book That Will Grow Herbs
Spaghetti-No’s… Pac-Man Pasta
Cutting carbs… Mr. Potato Head Is Now Thinner, Wears Pants

Mr. Potato Head Is Now Thinner, Wears Pants

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In what could only be described as a carb-cutting measure [he, he], Hasbro recently unveiled a new and noticeably thinner Mr. Potato Head. Officially named Active Adventures Mr. Potato Head, the svelter spud was presented last week during the 2011 International Toy Fair convention in New York City. Thankfully, Potato Head is now able to wear those jeans that haven’t fit since 1952.

Not to be outdone by her mate, Mrs. Potato Head has also gotten off of the couch, and is sporting a slimmer figure.

Now, it is only a matter of time to see if the skinnier spuds will have the intended effect of encouraging active lifestyles. Perhaps potato-shaped humans will now be inspired to take on a more oval appearance — or, the new Potato family will just encourage our youth to develop their body image issues a little faster.

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