Musings of a Dissolute Wastrel by JPV Oliver, Gent

Share this post

User's avatar
Musings of a Dissolute Wastrel by JPV Oliver, Gent
All That and a Packet of Crisps!

All That and a Packet of Crisps!

JPV Oliver, Gent's avatar
JPV Oliver, Gent
Mar 14, 2025
∙ Paid
5

Share this post

User's avatar
Musings of a Dissolute Wastrel by JPV Oliver, Gent
All That and a Packet of Crisps!
2
Share

Today’s National Potato Chip Day in the USA. This is what we trained for, people. Many Saratoga Springs habitués will tell you the food item was invented here and City Hall even employs a Potato Chip Historian. I am not making that up. The snack wasn’t invented here, of course, but a lot of what we tell touristas is two or three degrees off plumb. The purpose of any tourist town is to entertain, smile winningly and take their money - not to give ‘em a TED Talk. Here’s the real, greasy story.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 John Oliver
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share