Caption this picture #8
Thanks to everyone who sent in entertaining captions for the last photo! Check below to see everyone's comments--and don't forget to weigh in on the new photo.
The premise: IFAS and the University of Florida have long played a central role in the story of Florida and this nation's agricultural development. This saga has been documented in letters, art, research/government documents and photographs for more than a century.
Unfortunately, there are a few photographs from UF's agricultural golden years that come with little or no description...so, we thought we would just take a guess.
And, we encourage you to, as well.
Ok, this apparently is a float for some parade...interesting.
Here's what you thought it might be:
"The pyramid of oranges was impressive, but paled in comparison to the cucumber sphinx. "--Kevin Folta (Ed note: By the way, be sure to check out the recent Inside IFAS entry about Kevin's award as a distinguished mentor!)
"Due to the lack of building materials Florida is having from the hurricanes, this igloo made only of oranges is the new sustainable housing."--Carolyn Bartuska
"After a late night of partying, the fraternity members apparently forgot to put the wheels on the homecoming float! "--Robin Snyder (Ed note: Hey, you're right! I'm guessing the wheels are underneath.)
"Dr. Cecil Smith, UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department Professor of Agricultural Product Marketing, proposed a display of citrus for the 1963 World's Fair in New York. The project was abandoned when 4-H member John J. Whipple of Auburndale removed the fruit in the front left corner of the pyramind shown here. 4-H Agent B. J. Allen admonished the youth, saying, "Please, don't squeeze the satsuma!" Whipple later enjoyed a career as marketing specialist for Procter and Gamble, manufactures of Charmin consumer products. "--Larry Halsey
" Take that, Egypt!"--Adam Cletzer
"...stack like an Egyptian..."--Barbara Wunder
"UF/IFAS development of Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice (FCOJ) at its Citrus Research & Education Center at Lake Alfred is widely acclaimed. Few are aware of the Center's early role in nutrition education. Shown in this photo is the nation's first Food Pyramid. It was abandoned after introduction due to two factors: 1) portability was problematic, and 2) objections were raised by the powerful beef, dairy and food grains industries."--Larry Halsey
"Pharaoh Cheops: 'I love the aroma, but are you sure those things are gonna last 45 centuries?'"--Tom Nordlie
Here's the next photo from the IFAS historical archives. Again, any real information would be appreciated. Click here or on the image for the full image.
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