Momma and Papa Potato sent little Priscilla Potato off to college when she was 18. It was a bittersweet day. They had doted over her since she was a little spud and were sad to see her leave home, but they were oh so proud of her too. She was the first potato from her her family to ever go off to college.
After her first semester she came home for Christmas. Her parents and family were overjoyed to see her, and could not wait to hear stories of her life away from home.
After she had exchanged hugs and kisses with everyone, she pronounced proudly, "Everyone. I have some wonderful news. I met a fantastic potato this fall and we're engaged to be married!"
Her Mom and Dad were a little surprised but delighted nonetheless. Dad said, d"Why that's fantastic dear! Is he an Idaho Potato? Great potatoes come from Idaho!"
"No Dad. He's not from Idaho."
"Oh, well he is he a Maine potato? There are some great potatoes from Maine."
"No Dad. He's not from Maine either. He's actually from South Dakota."
"Oh, well I guess that's OK. South Dakota has some good potatoes too."
"Well, yes they do Dad. Ummm...this one's named Tom Brokaw."
The whole family gasped in despair.
"TOM BROKAW! Say it isn't so. HE's just a COMMON-TATER!"