I think it was the Killer Tomatoes in the neighbor’s yard that were trying to send him such information as to confuse him mightily. He would then be useful to them as a vehicle to subdue the other family members as they arrived.
You need to keep a close eye on the ‘Maters....
Parsley monsters.
We live in a very dangerous herbaceous zone. I blame Pat.
Speaking of whom, his Greek books arrived. Imagine his excitement at walking in the door yesterday to find a large, heavy box with his name on it!