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Is there a prize for the ugliest tomato?

Discussion in 'Fruit and Veg Gardening' started by cherylad, Jun 12, 2011.

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  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    If so... this one wins... no questions asked! :D :D

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    I think it looks like a psycho ninja turtle!
    :eek: :-o :D
     
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  2. Philip Nulty

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    Cheryl it looks like its lips were sewn closed,..well spotted, :D . :stew1:
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Perhaps the tomato once had a mouth and was going to reveal secrets only plants know. To silence the tomato, during the dark of the night, Mother Nature sewed the tomato's mouth shut. With the secrets safe, the tomato was allowed to ripen.

    Jerry
     
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  4. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Maybe a cross between Hannibal Lector AND a ninja turtle?? :)
     
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  5. carolyn

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    You are right. That is one ugly tomato, even its mother doesn't want to claim it :D
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Is it Hallowe'en yet?
     
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    gardenelf In Flower

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    Ooooh, Cherylad, just TOOOO funny!! :D
     
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    I wouldn't want to meet that tomato on a dark night!! :D
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    :D It DOES look like a ninja turtle! :D
     
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    :D The return of the Mummy Ninja Turtle Tomato. Well spotted and thanks for the laugh. :D
     
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    That's too funny. My husband called it a "frankentomato."
     
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    LOL ! Have to admit,, that is one ugly dude !
     
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    Cheryl, I think it's unanimous...... You win the "prize"(such as it is, since it's just us) we all seem to agree, you have the ugliest tomato.... EVER!
     
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  14. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I'll have to let Hubby know that it won (like who'd ever believe there could be anything uglier!)
    :D
     
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    hahaha that is one crazy looking tomato!!
     
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