I was in Lidl the first time I seen an artichoke
I had no idea what it was, and was quite scared of it. It was only weeks later I discovered it was an artichoke.
( minimum fuss - an all time favourite, Sun 7 Jun 2009, 13:22, archived)

Artichokes look like alien plants.
We've got some in the back garden.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Sun 7 Jun 2009, 13:23, archived)

I was tempted to ask a member of staff what it was
but I decided against it.
( minimum fuss - an all time favourite, Sun 7 Jun 2009, 13:24, archived)