CANTON, Michigan (WXYZ) — Michigan’s oldest known resident, Bonita Gibson, received a unique birthday surprise when a 72-foot Big Idaho Potato visited her senior living community, Waltonwood Carriage Park, in Canton.

The four-ton fiberglass potato on wheels made a special stop to celebrate Gibson, who credits Idaho potatoes as her secret to longevity. At 114 years old, Gibson has lived through 21 presidents, two pandemics, and countless potatoes.

“I was really surprised because it’s something I’ve never seen before,” said Charlotte, who came to visit with her brother and grandmother.

The massive spud is part of the Idaho Potato Company’s national tour, bringing smiles to the birthday girl who couldn’t hide her excitement while holding her “spuddy buddy” plush toy.

“We travel 7 months o

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