Why are cold potatoes not hot?

This is a bit of a trick question, playing on the words "cold" and "hot." Here's why:

* "Cold" describes temperature: Cold potatoes have a lower temperature than room temperature.

* "Hot" can describe temperature or spiciness: In this case, "hot" is referring to a sensation of spiciness, which potatoes don't have.

So, cold potatoes are not hot because they don't have any spicy ingredients!