I think that would be a catchy name for a TV show. America’s Most Dangerous Vegetables. Each week, the show could highlight some sort of menacing produce: murderous-looking rutabagas, carrots with vicious points, or dainty new potatoes that pose a threat as choking hazards. All of them would pale in comparison with this week’s monster:
This artichoke does not want to be eaten.
Check out the size of those spikes! This thing tore through a reusable produce bag…and drew blood! I felt like I was declawing it rather than trimming it.
collecting tokens 
I, too, have managed to injure myself on artichokes. They are truly treacherous. (On the other hand, I once drew blood with a candy bar, so I suppose perhaps I am a danger to myself even without those menacing vegetables!)
I tried to make fresh artichokes a few months ago, having no idea how difficult they were to prepare. I still refer to that episode as “The Great Artichoke Massacre of 2010.”
That does look pretty frightening! Could be the mouth of a sci-fi creature.
I was attacked by an artichoke over the weekend. Thought I was alone in my misery. I’m definitely watching that show when it finally airs!
I had grilled artichokes last week … lovely.
feed me, seymour
“Be good little children, or an artichoke will come out from under the bed in the night and attack you.”