“If a potato can become vodka, you can get your doctorate”

“If a potato can become vodka, then you can become anything you want to be” is a jocular inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. There are many variations on the saying. Some memes start with “If this can become vodka,” and show a picture of a potato.
 
“If This Can Become Vodka,  YOU CAN BELIEVE IN YOURSELF 😆😆😆 ” was posted on X/Twitter by Jeanette Gia Perez/JP From The Bronx on August 7, 2019. “If a potato can become vodka, you can become anything you want to be” was posted on Facebook by Simona Ristea on January 21, 2022. “If a potato can become vodka, you can become a vodka drinker. Or a potato. Or both” was posted on Bluesky by S🌟tella on June 11, 2025.
 
“IF THIS CAN BECOME VODKA YOU CAN BECOME A SAINT” (shown on an image) was posted on iFunny on August 17, 2019. “If this can become vodka, You can become a saint” was posted on Facebook by Chris McConville on August 17, 2022.
 
“If this can become vodka, You can get your doctorate” (shown on an image) was posted on X/Twitter by Melanie Conrad and also on X/Twitter by Dr. Monica Cox on July 23, 2021. “Just saw a post that said if a potato can become vodka, you can get your doctorate. I felt that” was posted on X/Twitter by The PhD Place on August 10, 2024.
 
“If this can become french fries, you can become homeowner” was posted on Facebook by Realtor Kamal on September 20, 2021. “IF THIS CAN BECOME VODKA, YOU CAN BECOME A HOMEOWNER!” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Simona Ristea on January 21, 2022.
 
“If a potato can become fries, you can become anything you want. #NationalPotatoDay #MondayMotivation” was posted on X/Twitter by Silver Diner on August 19, 2024. “If a potato can become fries, chips, or vodka, you can be anything you want. 🥔” was posted on X/Twitter by Rolling Rex on December 30, 2024. “IF A POTATO CAN BECOME FRIES, CHIPS & VODKA, YOU CAN BECOME ANYTHING, TOO” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by The Hideaway Bend on August 19, 2025.
 
“If you’re ever feeling down on your appearance, remember: even the ugliest potato can become a beautiful French fry” is a related saying.
       
 
X/Twitter
Jeanette Gia Perez/JP From The Bronx
@giajea
If This Can Become Vodka,  YOU CAN BELIEVE IN YOURSELF 😆😆😆 Blessed Are Our Gifts From The Universe…...Consciousness 👋👋👋👋👋. Our MANIFESTATOR POWER @giajea #subscribe #consciousness #california #consistency… https://instagram.com/p/B04RK1XheS8/?igshid=n536a24i717q
6:22 PM · Aug 7, 2019 from Virginia Beach, VA
 
iFunny
AimHigh47_2017
17 aug 2019
IF THIS CAN BECOME VODKA YOU CAN BECOME A SAINT
 
X/Twitter
Jay
@jvmenon
If this can become vodka,
You only need to believe in yourself !!
(A potato is shown.—ed.)
8:41 AM · Aug 18, 2019
 
X/Twitter
Melanie Conrad
@MLConradLab
Important life information!
(“If this can become vodka, You can get your doctorate” is shown on an image, with a picture of a potato.—ed.)
4:29 AM · Jul 23, 2021
 
X/Twitter
Dr. Monica Cox
@DrMonicaCox
Good morning! #phdchat
(“If this can become vodka, You can get your doctorate” is shown on an image, with a picture of a potato.—ed.)
9:52 AM · Jul 23, 2021
     
Facebook
Realtor Kamal
September 20, 2021 at 1:43 PM ·
If this can become french fries, you can become homeowner
Follow @modernrealtorr
 
Facebook
Mia Farrar
January 15, 2022 at 8:09 AM ·
If a potato can become vodka then you can be anything you wanna be bby
 
Facebook
Simona Ristea
January 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM ·
The motivational speech of the day!
If a potato can become vodka, you can become anything you want to be.
Amin! 😄
(“IF THIS CAN BECOME VODKA YOU CAN BECOME ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BE” is shown on an image.—ed.)
 
Facebook
Damien Smith, Realtor is in Los Angeles, CA.
July 18, 2022 at 12:52 PM ·
If this potato can become vodka, YOU can a homeowner!
(“IF THIS CAN BECOME VODKA, YOU CAN BECOME A HOMEOWNER!” is shown on an image, with a potato.—ed.)
   
Facebook
Chris McConville
August 17, 2022 at 12:27 PM ·
Lol 😂
If this can become vodka, You can become a saint.
There is hope for all of us!
(Image is a potato 🥔)
 
Facebook
Univet - Confessions
November 26, 2022 at 10:28 AM ·
#10852: If a potato can become vodka, then I could become a doctor.
 
Bluesky
Evan
‪@evan.best‬
Picture of a potato.
“If this can become vodka, you can become anything you want to be.”
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June 27, 2023 at 1:53 PM
 
Bluesky
swats24.bsky.social
‪@swats24.bsky.social‬
There will be no potato shaming. Potatoes always teach us to elevate ourselves. Be a potato.
[Photo of a potato with the words - If this can become Vodka, you can be anything you want to be.
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October 13, 2023 at 3:19 PM
 
X/Twitter
thando._nxumalo🧚🏽‍♀️
@___thandonje
If a potato can be vodka, then you can be anything you want in life. Nothing is impossible❤
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pea
@postingtime
Apr 10, 2024
does anyone have any useful sentences that will change my life immediately upon being read?
5:00 AM · Apr 12, 2024
 
X/Twitter
Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO
@jcniyomugabo
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if a potato can become vodka, you can become anything you want to be.
1:56 PM · Jun 9, 2024
 
X/Twitter
Amy Smyth
@AmyOfTYM
If a potato can become vodka, you can become anything you want to be. 😍
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Amy Smyth @ ThisYearsModel
11:00 AM · Jun 20, 2024
 
X/Twitter
guo
@guorliepops
if a potato can become vodka you can be anything you want!! never give up!!
12:54 AM · Jun 26, 2024
 
X/Twitter
Genius Chipfupa👨‍⚕️🩺
@ChipfupaGenius
If a potato can become vodka, then you can become a doctor😊
1:00 AM · Jul 19, 2024
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X/Twitter
The PhD Place
@ThePhDPlace
Just saw a post that said if a potato can become vodka, you can get your doctorate. I felt that.
2:08 PM · Aug 10, 2024
 
X/Twitter
Silver Diner
@Silver_Diner
If a potato can become fries, you can become anything you want. #NationalPotatoDay #MondayMotivation
3:01 PM · Aug 19, 2024
 
X/Twitter
Amber McDade
@mcdade_amber
Dreaming of owning your own home? If a humble potato can transform into something as amazing as vodka, just imagine what you can achieve! Whether you’re ready to buy or just starting to think about it, we’re here to help
✨ Happy National Potato Day! ✨
(“If a potato can somehow become vodka… you, my friend, can become a homeowner!” is shown on an image.—ed.)
11:12 AM · Aug 20, 2024
 
X/Twitter
Jonathan Aufray
@jonathan_aufray
If a potato can become vodka, you can become anything you want to be.
#Success #GrowthMindset #Entrepreneurship #Potato #Vodka #Motivational #Inspirational
(“IF A POTATO CAN BECOME VODKA YOU CAN BECOME ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BE” is shown on an image, with a potato.—ed.)
11:13 AM · Aug 21, 2024
 
Facebook
Friday Sichinga II
August 29, 2024 at 12:38 PM ·
If a potato can be a vodka then I can go for my Doctorate.. ☺️
   
X/Twitter
Rolling Rex
@RollingRex
I will let this here for the night shift.
And for the ones who can’t sleep and keep scrolling.
If a potato can become fries, chips, or vodka, you can be anything you want. 🥔
Take that energy into your day and let’s make magic happen! (Or at least avoid burning toast.)
9:42 PM · Dec 30, 2024
 
Bluesky
Alicia Anne Creger
‪@alioop326.bsky.social‬
If a potato can become vodka, then you can be anything you want to be.
January 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
 
Facebook
Career In Progress is in Boston, MA. 
May 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM ·
If a potato can become vodka…
You can reinvent your career.
   
Bluesky
S🌟tella
‪@havishaf.bsky.social‬
Believe in yourself.
If a potato can become vodka, you can become a vodka drinker. Or a potato. Or both.
June 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
 
X/Twitter
Geoff Lee
@geoffleeca
🥔➡️🍸➡️🏡
If a humble potato can become vodka… you can absolutely become a homeowner 😄💪
At GLM Mortgage Group, we specialize in turning “how the heck?” into heck yes! Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a little nudge in the right direction, we’ve got the tool
(“IF THIS CAN BECOME VODKA YOU CAN BECOME A HOMEOWNER” is shown on an image, along with a potato.—ed.)
12:30 PM · Jul 18, 2025
 
X/Twitter
𝕏 𝐁𝐨𝐒𝐒
@XBoS_1
Believe in yourself. If a potato can become fries, you can become anything.
10:57 AM · Aug 18, 2025
   
Facebook
The Hideaway Bend
August 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM ·
Here is where potatoes succeed. 🥔🥔🥔 #nationalpotatoeday
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF A POTATO CAN
BECOME FRIES,
CHIPS & VODKA,
YOU CAN
BECOME
ANYTHING, TOO.
 
Instagram
hideaway_empire
August 19, 2025
Here is where potatoes succeed. 🥔🥔🥔 #nationalpotatoeday
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF A POTATO CAN
BECOME FRIES,
CHIPS & VODKA,
YOU CAN
BECOME
ANYTHING, TOO.