Disaster struck last night when UF’s least distinguished landmark dislodged and rolled across campus, resulting in dozens of injuries and 2 fatalities. The potato itself has sustained little damage, although it might just seem that way because it was so stupid looking to begin with. The Crocodile took to the streets in order to get students’ opinions on this terrible event.
“It sucks,”
said one shirtless young man on his way through the Graham shortcut. His sentiment so far seems to reflect the general feeling towards the collapse of the Potato and it’s mashing of civilians.
Natalie Portman, a student whose name has been changed to protect her identity, had a lot to say about the tragedy: “It was my favorite place on campus,” she said. “Where am I going to meet my friends now? At the French Fries? It won’t be the same.”
Our run in with Natalie told us one thing; many students are now congregating at the French Fries. When passing the Marston Science Library, these poor souls can be seen leaning awkwardly against a Fry or attempting to rest their Starbucks drinks on the steep yellow incline. Many of these newcomers are continually surprised to find themselves outside a library, and most are seen leaving soon afterward. To compensate for the overflow of students looking for somewhere uncomfortable to lounge, UF employees have placed sharp rocks, upside-down buckets, and classroom chairs outside where the Potato used to stand. So far the classroom chairs remain untouched. It remains uncertain what fate will befall the beloved Potato given the fully-loaded situation, but it appears that it will not be put back in his rightful place anytime soon. A memorial service will be held for it on Tuesday.
To compensate for the overflow of students looking for somewhere uncomfortable to lounge, UF employees have placed sharp rocks, upside-down buckets, and classroom chairs outside where the Potato used to stand. So far the classroom chairs remain untouched. It remains uncertain what fate will befall the beloved Potato given the fully-loaded situation, but it appears that it will not be put back in his rightful place anytime soon. A memorial service will be held for it on Tuesday.
