An Irish farmer decided to hire a new helper for his farm. The eager young man, excited about his first day, was given a simple task: to plant potatoes in the field.
The farmer handed him a bag of potatoes and explained, “Now, make sure to plant them with the ‘eyes’ facing up.”
The young helper nodded enthusiastically and went to work. After a while, the farmer returned to check on his progress. To his surprise, he found the young man meticulously planting each potato with its ‘eyes’ facing down.
Perplexed, the farmer exclaimed, “What in the world are you doing, lad? I told you to plant them with the ‘eyes’ up!”
The young helper scratched his head and replied, “Well, you see, I figured if they’re facing down, they can grow roots faster and anchor themselves better in the soil.”
The farmer chuckled and shook his head, saying, “No, no, NO, lad! Potatoes aren’t divers; they’re farmers! Plant them with the ‘eyes’ up for a bountiful harvest!”
