a. they are both rotten!! LOL!
b. they have both been subjected to regular beatings, thus the bruising.
c. they have fragile, delicate flesh that flinches at the least provocation.
d. you can bake them into delicious pies, breads, and cookies!! (insert witch cackle...heh heh heh!)
e. even though they look a little rough on the outside, they are pure gold on the inside!!
Awwwww!!