Tomatoes Tomatoes. Why are tomatoes? Tomatoes are to make ketchup only, and that's that. Tomatoes in a salad! Crazy I say! Tomatoes on burgers!?  only squashed is the way. You say in soup? I think I'll Puke! Tomatoes are had best on fries. Fries from potatoes, potatoes go with tomatoes. This is why tomatoes are.