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I had the same thought. Using "Pumpkin" and "Asparagus" as insult is so amusing.
In Thailand, people used animals to insult each other like if someone called you a "water buffalo", it means you're dumb and "sparrow" means you're dull or nothing special. I was called "dried shrimp" because I was hella skinny compared to other kids that you can see my ribs.
"This PUMPKIN!"
"You as dumb as asparagus."
These children hate vegetables so much they get insulted as one, lol