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How the potato became an insult

Code Switch by NPR

Jul 24, 202622:09News & Politics

The potato may be one of the world's most beloved foods but it's also an insult. In Colombia, speaking with "una papa en la boca" means you mumble — or that you're too posh. Producer Christina Cala follows the potato fro...

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How the potato became an insult is an episode from Code Switch by NPR. The potato may be one of the world's most beloved foods but it's also an insult. In Colombia, speaking with "una papa en la boca" means you mumble — or that you're too p...

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Published Jul 24, 2026, 22:09 long, audio available.