Vicar has potato removed from bottom

[Regina]

A vicar in Yorkshire has had a potato removed from his bottom after claiming that he fell on it while hanging curtains naked.

Nurse Trudi Watson of Sheffield Northern General Hospital recalled how the unnamed clergyman in his 50s arrived at the A&E ward with the embarrassing problem.

She told local newspaper The Star: "He explained to me, quite sincerely, he had been hanging curtains naked in the kitchen when he fell backwards on to the kitchen table and on to a potato.

"It's not for me to question his story. He had to undergo surgery to have it removed."

Other foreign bodies removed at Sheffield A&E units reportedly include a can of deodorant, a carnation, a cucumber and a Russian doll.

Watson added: "My advice? Don't do it. It can be very dangerous and potentially life-threatening."

A spokeswoman for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said that although "unusual accidents" are often seen, staff are encouraged to deal with the matter in a "discreet, professional and kind way".

Simon Reynolds

LOL!!

Just moved this to 'fun stuff' although I bet this wasn't fun for the vicar....or was it?!

[Knight of the Word]

its all fun and games when you play hide the potato

[Nostalgia]

It is pretty sloppy reporting that the report did not mention what kind of
potato it was, but my bets is that it was a King Edward.



SHORT DESCRIPTION

King Edward potatoes have been the true British potato for centuries.

APPEARANCE:

The tubers are oval to long oval, small, with parti-coloured red/white skin, cream flesh, with shallow eyes.

The plant is tall and erect with many fine stems and a soft feathery top. It also has small dark green slightly glossy open leaves.

The skin is white with pink colouration, cream to pale yellow flesh with a floury texture.

COOKING USES:

This variety is excellent for:

Baking
Chipping
Roasting
Mashing

[Knight of the Word]

and getting kinky with