Celery’s an aphrodisiac — too bad no one told Steve Buscemi

Celery is said to stimulate the pituitary gland, which is key in releasing sexual hormones

Heirloom tomatoes: hot. Kale: hip. Brussels sprouts: dead sexy, especially with parmesan. But celery? Not so. In this characteristically bizarre yet amusing Portlandia sketch, a teaser for the new season, watch Steve Buscemi struggle to make celery the new “it” food (full Grist article & video).