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dbf50
08/14/18 12:44:37 PM
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https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/14/surprise-surprise-millennials-are-being-blamed-for-a-drop-in-potato-sales-7837355/


If we had to pick any one food for life, were pretty sure it would be the humble potato. Think about it, any incarnation of the spud is perfect; mashed, fried, baked. Its not just versatile, the popular staple offends no one with a dietary preference (vegans, vegetarians, and coeliacs are all on board). But that hasnt prevented a drop in potato sales, according to agricultural experts. Of course, millennials are being blamed for that drop. For some reason, the much-loved spuds have decreased in sales by 5.4% since 2015. According to the folks at agricultural website The Grocer, those aged between 18 and 34 are to blame for the dramatic drop. The researchers jabbed at the millennial generation saying they opted for healthy, convenient and exotic foods over stodgy carbohydrates. They added that the old tater takes longer to cook and you know those fussy, impatient millennials struggle to wait that long for a meal.

But the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) arent going to admit defeat. Theyve started the campaign Potatoes: More than a Bit on the Side to promote the starchy veggie to consumers, particularly women between 25-44. The campaign has advocated for potatoes as being versatile and convenient and commended them for being low in saturated fat and sugars as well as being a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and fibre. Despite their benefits and deliciousness, potatoes are getting less love from millennials who prefer carbs like rice, said experts at The Grocer.

They revealed that sales of rice have risen by 30% in the last four years and flavoured noodles have surged. Seeing as microwavable rice only takes two minutes to cook, it makes sense that rice has risen in popularity. But we still cant accept that the average millennial prefers rice over potatoes. Think of hash browns, roasties, chips. We cannot turn our backs on the humble potato and all its potential.



First mayonnaise, now potatoes, what's NEXT
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green butter
08/14/18 12:45:26 PM
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dbf50 posted...
First mayonnaise, now potatoes, what's NEXT

logically, potato salad
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s0nicfan
08/14/18 12:46:38 PM
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dbf50 posted...
the much-loved spuds have decreased in sales by 5.4% since 2015.


dbf50 posted...
They revealed that sales of rice have risen by 30%


Millennials are all weebs confirmed.
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HylianFox
08/14/18 12:46:47 PM
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POTATOES ARE WHAT WE EAT!

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Caution999
08/14/18 12:46:52 PM
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The end of the article implies that millennials are too lazy and would rather just microwave some rice.

...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?
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Turtlebread
08/14/18 12:46:57 PM
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fucking riceboys

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davyheinz
08/14/18 12:48:41 PM
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I make mashed potatoes all the time, LiberalFAQs.
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EnragedSlith
08/14/18 12:48:51 PM
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Caution999 posted...
The end of the article implies that millennials are too lazy and would rather just microwave some rice.

...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

I have. I cook with potatoes from time to time
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dbf50
08/14/18 12:49:07 PM
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Caution999 posted...
The end of the article implies that millennials are too lazy and would rather just microwave some rice.

...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?


Because it's fun and homemade food tastes better than processed shit
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darkphoenix181
08/14/18 12:49:31 PM
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Lies.

Potatoe is used in fries and gluten free bread.
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teepan95
08/14/18 12:49:38 PM
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I made some last week
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MorbidFaithless
08/14/18 12:49:55 PM
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Yeah I haven't had potatoes in months. Oops
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Caution999
08/14/18 12:50:06 PM
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dbf50 posted...
Caution999 posted...
The end of the article implies that millennials are too lazy and would rather just microwave some rice.

...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?


Because it's fun and homemade food tastes better than processed shit


Ohh I agree. I'm on your side :)
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Shotgunnova
08/14/18 12:52:33 PM
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TheMarthKoopa
08/14/18 12:55:04 PM
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Caution999 posted...
Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

Anyone who doesn't make mashed potatoes frequently is a lunatic
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HypnoCoosh
08/14/18 12:55:38 PM
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Shotgunnova
08/14/18 12:56:05 PM
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TheMarthKoopa posted...
Anyone who doesn't make mashed potatoes frequently is a lunatic
I don't like mashed potatoes.
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SK8T3R215
08/14/18 12:56:55 PM
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Caution999 posted...
...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?


I have it's very easy to make them
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ShinyFinder
08/14/18 12:57:35 PM
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But I had hash browns yesterday and will probably have more today `
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SpiralDrift
08/14/18 1:01:19 PM
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TheMarthKoopa posted...
Caution999 posted...
Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

Anyone who doesn't make mashed potatoes frequently is a lunatic

I make it sometimes but it's such a long process and so hard to get just right. Most times I just use the instant flakes.

Most times I have potatoes I just peel and dice them and cook them with a bit of oil. Minimal salt, sometimes none. I'm convinced that plain eggs and potatoes are the perfect energy-giving foods and I always feel the most energetic when I have them for breakfast. Clean protein and carbs.
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kirbymuncher
08/14/18 1:04:38 PM
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I'm not a super big fan of potatoes, if I did all my cooking myself I'm not sure I'd ever eat them anymore
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dbf50
08/14/18 1:05:17 PM
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SpiralDrift posted...
TheMarthKoopa posted...
Caution999 posted...
Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

Anyone who doesn't make mashed potatoes frequently is a lunatic

I make it sometimes but it's such a long process and so hard to get just right. Most times I just use the instant flakes.

Most times I have potatoes I just peel and dice them and cook them with a bit of oil. Minimal salt, sometimes none. I'm convinced that plain eggs and potatoes are the perfect energy-giving foods and I always feel the most energetic when I have them for breakfast. Clean protein and carbs.


Mashed potatoes couldn't be any easier. Chop and boil potatoes. Drain them, mash them, add butter and salt.
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s0nicfan
08/14/18 1:06:27 PM
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dbf50 posted...
SpiralDrift posted...
TheMarthKoopa posted...
Caution999 posted...
Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

Anyone who doesn't make mashed potatoes frequently is a lunatic

I make it sometimes but it's such a long process and so hard to get just right. Most times I just use the instant flakes.

Most times I have potatoes I just peel and dice them and cook them with a bit of oil. Minimal salt, sometimes none. I'm convinced that plain eggs and potatoes are the perfect energy-giving foods and I always feel the most energetic when I have them for breakfast. Clean protein and carbs.


Mashed potatoes couldn't be any easier. Chop and boil potatoes. Drain them, mash them, add butter and salt.


And you can boil them pretty much forever and it doesn't ruin them, so it's not like you run the risk of over boiling them.
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Rimmer_Dall
08/14/18 1:06:51 PM
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Good. They can send the uneaten potatoes to Ireland.
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Ilishe
08/14/18 1:07:19 PM
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The Great Muta 22
08/14/18 1:08:35 PM
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Caution999 posted...
The end of the article implies that millennials are too lazy and would rather just microwave some rice.

...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?


Lots of people. Don't fault others because you're a shitty cook
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A_Good_Boy
08/14/18 1:08:43 PM
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s0nicfan posted...
dbf50 posted...
SpiralDrift posted...
TheMarthKoopa posted...
Caution999 posted...
Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

Anyone who doesn't make mashed potatoes frequently is a lunatic

I make it sometimes but it's such a long process and so hard to get just right. Most times I just use the instant flakes.

Most times I have potatoes I just peel and dice them and cook them with a bit of oil. Minimal salt, sometimes none. I'm convinced that plain eggs and potatoes are the perfect energy-giving foods and I always feel the most energetic when I have them for breakfast. Clean protein and carbs.


Mashed potatoes couldn't be any easier. Chop and boil potatoes. Drain them, mash them, add butter and salt.


And you can boil them pretty much forever and it doesn't ruin them, so it's not like you run the risk of over boiling them.

Hell, it's practically impossible to over season them as well. Potatoes are pretty much the only vegetable that you can prepare any way you can imagine, and you have to actively try to fuck them up.
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voldothegr8
08/14/18 1:15:34 PM
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God damn it millennials, potatoes did nothing wrong.
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A_Good_Boy
08/14/18 1:17:41 PM
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voldothegr8 posted...
God damn it millennials, potatoes did nothing wrong.

Well, they do take forever compared to rice and noodles.
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Payzmaykr
08/14/18 1:18:10 PM
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green butter posted...
dbf50 posted...
First mayonnaise, now potatoes, what's NEXT

logically, potato salad


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Sad_Face
08/14/18 1:24:44 PM
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I find it laughable that they think potatoes can compete with rice.
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DevsBro
08/14/18 1:28:37 PM
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Now look

We millennials have done a great job finding all the terrible horrible no good very bad industries and hitting them in the pocketbook

But why would we go after the potato--the perfect food?
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Awesome
08/14/18 1:28:55 PM
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dumbasses dont realize that you could live well and get strong on potatoes, butter, milk and orange juice. like you could eat just those 4 items for 20 years and get ripped, healthy and strong.
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DevsBro
08/14/18 1:30:11 PM
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Caution999 posted...
...And that's true. Why bother putting effort into cooking? Who here has made home-made mashed potatoes? Anyone?

Me. They're good when you steam them.
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MarqueeSeries
08/14/18 1:33:35 PM
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kirbymuncher posted...
I'm not a super big fan of potatoes, if I did all my cooking myself I'm not sure I'd ever eat them anymore

This

I'll only (very rarely) have hash browns at breakfast or something

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SpiralDrift
08/14/18 1:48:02 PM
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Potatoes are literally the perfect food.
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1337toothbrush
08/14/18 2:10:39 PM
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Potatoes are great but I rarely buy them because they're too starchy. They're easy as fuck to cook, though. Just throw them into a pressure cooker with some water. Even easier if you have an electric cooker with a timer.

Also: sweet potatoes >>>> potatoes
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Bloodychess
08/14/18 2:11:01 PM
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More potato's for me then
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Jaghave
08/14/18 2:12:18 PM
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Not my fault, I eat a potato product on average 5 out of 7 days a week.
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DyingPancake
08/14/18 2:15:02 PM
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Well potato's are the most masculine of all vegetables

Millennials are probably just too intimidated by them
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DevsBro
08/14/18 2:16:05 PM
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1337toothbrush posted...
Also: sweet potatoes >>>> potatoes

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Bloodychess
08/14/18 2:16:58 PM
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DevsBro posted...
1337toothbrush posted...
Also: sweet potatoes >>>> potatoes

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*stares you down*

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Butterfiles
08/14/18 2:19:09 PM
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1337toothbrush posted...
Also: sweet potatoes >>>> potatoes

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Phantom_Nook
08/14/18 2:19:17 PM
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well of course. I can't mix potatoes with avocado toast.
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username191
08/14/18 2:25:52 PM
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I like potatoes, but my doctor said they don't really count as a vegetable in terms of nutrition. So I try to avoid them since there's better things to eat.
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Lordgold666
08/14/18 2:29:36 PM
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Ok, now its personal
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PoopPotato
08/14/18 2:31:47 PM
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What kind of potato?
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