I was just reading Vegetarian Times, which I subscribe to because my friends’ kid sold magazines in a school fundraiser, and I came upon the following bit of genius.
“What’s America’s heirloom tomato favorite? Coming in at No. 1: the Paul Robeson. The popularity of dusky, purple-black varieties like this winner is on the rise at produce markets and with home gardeners…”
Okay. Note also that this bit of info comes under the headline “IN THE BLACK.”
Get it?
Paul Robeson was a black civil rights hero and performer. And the tomato is purply-black! Isn’t that fucking poignant?
This tomato also does an unforgettable “Ol’ Man River.” And it’s a big pinko commie. So watch out!
I went to Rutgers University so I’m a huge fan of Paul Robeson the person, now I can extend my fanaticism to Paul Robeson the tomato.
Aalap. I love that you feel the joy of Paul Robesonity. He was a great, great man. And now he’s a great, great tomato.