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There used to be a brand of patato called Murphy's grown in Ireland ever since people with the surname Murphy have been called spud. A spud is an Irish term for a patato

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This is a stereotype that implies people with the surname Murphy are associated with Irish heritage, and potatoes (spuds) are a common food in Irish cuisine. It is not based on any factual or historical significance.

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