In the grand tradition of shipping people things in the mail -- like glitter or edible bags of penises -- comes another company hoping to ship something not just weird but possibly helpful, depending on whether your victim is going to a barbecue or not.
For $9.99, Mail a Spud ships a whole Russet potato to anyone you wish in the United States, whether it's your friend or enemy. It's useful if you have a starch-deprived acquaintance making a potato salad and can't get to the store (or their hands on 60 cents) any time soon.
On the other hand, don't underestimate the power of confusing your enemies either -- that's not exactly a message you can convey with glitter bombs.
If you're wondering why they chose potatoes, the company writes in their FAQ section "Why the hell not! Potatoes are nutritious, delicious, and hold up amazingly well when being shipped across the country."
Mail a Spud's website boasts that their little spuds are perfect for people who like "unique gifts, play pranks or like to confuse people." One testimonial simply said, "My friend called me when he got the potato and didn't know what to think. He was speechless."
Let's hope the recipient of your carby gift finds it more hilarious than confusing to the point of rage -- and they can make a nice au gratin.
