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I start out as lumpy spuds, but after a good mashing I am smooth and fluffy, and I wear a waterfall of gravy. What am I?

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Hint: Think of a side dish with a gravy lake in the middle.

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Mashed potatoes

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Boiled potatoes are mashed until they are smooth and fluffy, and many people pour gravy on top.

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