Weirdly, this sounds too stupid to be fake:
The world renowned symbol of Idaho potatoes, Spuddy Buddy, was involved in a frightening series of events, news of which was recently released by Mexican authorities.
Entering the country to participate in an Idaho trade mission, Spuddy was captured attempting to cross the border.
freshplaza.com/2006/16jan/pr2...
And a bonus link to the Spuddy Buddy Fan Club:
idahopotato.com/spuddy.php
