I was rethinking my position on why Fries aren't better than Baked Potatoes and remembered that I'd be the only one who had to experience The Squat `n Gobble (a local joint in Orem, Utah when I was a kid) Fries of Death. If you are 7 years old, and go, this is too much grease, then there is a problem. Rather, if you where ME at 7 and have troubles eating something you know there's a problem. I was the kid who would eat stuff for money.
After that fries sorta have a bad light cast on them.
I'll concede the broader horizon of the fry, but damnit. Baked Potatoes are just so damn good, if done properly.