Once, a friend of mine (who I hadn't known for very long) asked me what to bring to a party. I said "oh I really don't mind. Something practical probably, like

Once, a friend of mine (who I hadn't known for very long) asked me what to bring to a party. I said "oh I really don't mind. Something practical probably, like a potato." He brought a sweet potato. It was great! We get along very well.