Spicy potato water is the nickname for Poitín (aka potcheen, poteen or potheen) which is an traditional irish distilled vodka (40-90% ABV)
((Its to be drank in shots, but can be drank in larger amounts, like which is done at Irish seshs))
Colm always drinks that Spicy Potato Water at every Session possible!!
The water that hardens the egg softens the potato is a Russian saying that means everyone reacts to stressful circumstances differently. It is often used in the context of trauma.
"Rachel's mom just died and a week later she's back to school. Meanwhile, I'm strugling to get out of bed, just because my hamster died. I feel so shitty."
"Dude, don't beat yourself up about it. The water that hardens the egg softens the potato. "