Jane Austen Men as Potatoes

In December, I participated in the #16DaysofJane challenge by @bookhoarding on Twitter. The theme for Day 6 was potatoes, and after a lively text conversation with my friend Brooke Lamoreaux, who told me that all Austen men are actually potatoes, I posted the following on social media. For the sake of posterity, I’ve decided it better me on my blog as well.

Mr. Collins: Boiled Potatoes. Boring but he means well. Also, he seems to be everywhere.
Frank Churchill: Funeral Potatoes. Chewy and delicious. Can only eat if there's a funeral.
Mr. Elliot: Potato Chowder. Insulted your family. Now is dressed as a chowder. Still a potato.
John Thorpe - Potato Salad. Sometimes potato salad is good. Your brother brought it so you feel obligated to try it.
John Willoughby: French Fries. So incredibly delicious. But too much isn't good for you.

As demonstrated, all Jane Austen men are potatoes. What type of potato do you think Mr. Darcy is? What about Mr. Bingley? I’d love to hear in the comments.

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