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Taste is subjective, and if you still doubt it, just talk to people about whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. Straight off the bat, you will hear contradictory answers and see just how eager folks are to defend them.

A few weeks ago, Reddit user 1060west-addison made a post on the platform, saying "What is the most controversial food opinion you have?" And it instantly blew up.

As of today, the post has over 20,000 comments, many of which have ignited heated discussions. From cupcakes to beets, continue scrolling to see what things are tearing everyone apart.

#1

30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Only vaguely a food opinion, but, there’s no such thing as a “special occasion” food. Like, cakes are often associated with parties. But I’m a grown man and if I want cake because it’s Wednesday I’m gonna go get myself a Wednesday cake.

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Noltha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If something requires long preparation (several hours or longer), it is a special occasion food ;)

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    #2

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Breakfast is an "anytime" kind of food. It doesn't have to be restricted to 5 AM - 1030 AM. Sometimes I like bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and strawberry vanilla crepes at 8:47 PM.

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    #3

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Cupcakes with super thick and ornate frosting are fun to look at but rarely tasty

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    Barbara Kayton
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they don’t have thick, genuine buttercream frosting, they are just sad muffins.

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    #4

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Pineapples. Pizza. Delicious together

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    Nathaniel
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hot take. EVERYONE likes pineapple on pizza, those that claim they don't are just being difficult.

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    #5

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Muffins are just cake disguised as breakfast food.

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    #6

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Just because you like hot food, doesn't mean you have to use the absolute hottest sauce you have.

    I can handle hot, but prefer medium, where I can enjoy the heat but still actually taste my foods flavour.

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    Nathaniel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The whole hotter the better macho b******t is ridiculous. SO much heat I cannot taste anything but the heat, and it makes my a**e explode. Why bother eating a dish you cannot taste and your body expels at high speeds?

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    #7

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart I honestly don't think rice belongs inside a burrito. Get the carbs from the tortilla and any veggies. Rice is just a useless filler to make the burrito seems fuller than it really is. Also corn tortillas are superior for tacos.

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    Bb8
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Finally someone said it. As an Indian I find rice in burrito very weird.

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    #8

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Runny eggs are gross. Your favorite chef's "perfect scrambled eggs" look like vomit.

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    #9

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Sushi rolls shouldn’t be so big you have to take more than one bite or else they disintegrate

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    Donkeywheel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just eat your sushi, rolls, maki or sashimi in an actual Japanese restaurant : taste before size. Leave the big fake ones to the western fast food chains

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    #10

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Sticking to the traditional authentic versions of foods is not necessarily better. It’s ok to be creative in cooking and mix things from different cuisines

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you have to modify them to suit the tastebuds of the people you’re serving them to. I don’t just mean people who weren’t raised on them, there are also people whose gastrointestinal system is somewhat delicate, and can’t take hot, spicy foods. Or wheat. Or dairy. Or…you get the picture.

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    #11

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Anything tastes good when you put sugar on it. People who think they like rhubarb are just kidding themselves. No one liked rhubarb. They like sugar.

    Edit: rhubarb was capitalized and it doesn't deserve it.

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    #12

    Why are french fries not suitable for breakfast but tater tots are? I should be able to eat whatever I want for breakfast even if it’s not typically a breakfast food because it’s still mostly the same.

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    Owen Jarvis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All food is food. Food doesn't have a schedule. Eat a curry for breakfast and cereal for dinner. The food doesn't care.

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    #13

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart The cookie part of the Oreo is better than the stuffing part

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    #14

    Horseradish is amazing and belongs on more than just roast beef

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    #15

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Mayo on fries. Never realized how controversial it was until I moved to the States

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    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES. A good quality mayo is great on/with fries. *me checking freezer* :D

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    #16

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Pickle juice is delicious!

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    Vorknkx
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the Slavic world, it's known as a potent anti-hangover elixir.

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    #17

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Cream cheese in sushi is f*****g gross

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    blobby_grrl
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHO EVEN DOES THIS GIVE ME THEIR ADDRESS AND I WILL PERSONALLY HIRE MY CAT TO ASSASSINATE THEM (free advertising moment- she works 200 buckaroonies an hour and always gets the job done)

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    #19

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart You can use ground cinnamon in meat dishes 😋

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    #20

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Roasted marshmallows are only worth eating if they have been fully caught on fire first. Burnt sh’mellows hit different.

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    Jihana
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even more controversial: I don't like marshmallows at all. They are far too sweet for my taste.

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    #21

    Circus Peanuts and Candy Corn are NOT food and are completely repulsive!......

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    #22

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Vanilla is the best flavor of ice cream.

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    #23

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart I love beets because they taste like how dirt smells

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    #24

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Truffles are overrated. They are used on everything as a buzz word and generally don’t even need to be there to begin with.

    Master_Crab , CHUTTERSNAP Report

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    Owen Jarvis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are usually added so sparingly, that I'm still not sure I know what a truffle tastes like. I would quite like to eat a whole one, just to find out.

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    #25

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Bananas do NOT go in fruit salad!

    The texture does not match the rest of the fruit, and the mush ruins it

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    TheAquarius1978
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong, bananas are a MUST on fruit salad, their texture os no different than grapes or kiwi, and the flavor they give its amazing.

    LandAhoy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bananas are slimy and mushy. Kiwis and grapes are juicy, bursting with juice. You can't juice a banana. Completely different texture. I like the flavour of banana but not the texture, its like vomit . Anyone agree?

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    Bored Retsuko
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought having different textures in one dish (dessert) was a good thing. Am I weird?

    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah and they go brown too. Edit... why the downvote???

    Jihana
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The acid in the juices from the other fruits keeps the bananas (and apples) from getting brown.

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    Tiny Dancer
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All fruit is welcome in my fruit salad. Now, let's talk about that lettuce, ewww! A bowl with whatever fruit I have available all chopped up is fruit salad. Anything loaded on a bed of lettuce is simply a salad.

    RafCo (he/him)
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Americans and Europeans only ever get one kind of banana, and it's a clone. You are missing so much diversity of fruit. But I would agree, fruit in general in Europe and the US/Canada are without flavour. Most of it has been frozen and shipped and when you get it its just terrible. I tried buying a Mango in the US and it was bitter. I also find that greens and meat in the US also lack a lot of flavour. Not so much in Europe, very good greens and meats. I think this is why Americans have to put sauce and melted cheese on everything, otherwise there is no taste.

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    Anjelika
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me the one that doesn't make sense is apple unless its grannysmith

    Julia French
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree - NO BANANAS - their flavor is to strong & overpowers all the others!

    Biofish23
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, this is the real problem. You cut one banana into a giant bowl of fruit, and now everything is banana flavored. Blech! Ruins all the other fruit.

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    Di F
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bananas are a must in fruit salad. If you use over ripe ones then yes, they will be mushy.

    LapCat
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slice them up right before serving the fruit salad, et voila! And make sure they’re not too ripe… THAT’S mushy.

    Phil Green
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What "mush"? I have been making fruit salad for about 42 years now and always put bananas in. As long as you don't leave it standing for several hours there is nothing wrong. The whole idea of fruit salad is the variety of textures and flavours, if you don't like a single fruit, just leave it on the side of your plate and let the rest of us enjoy what you dislike.

    Pamela Blue
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again - who are you to say what belongs in a dish? If one likes bananas in their fruit salad, then bananas are in the bloody fruit salad!

    Donkey boi
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try freezing them first. Helps them fit in with the others and keeps it fresher a bit longer.

    Andrew Hall
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once went to a party when someone brought fruit salad in a bucket! It had bananas in it and looked as if someone had puked in there. Gross.

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    #26

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Unless it is a very good steak, burgers are better.

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    #27

    too much cheese on/in food stops being enjoyable

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    #28

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Bacon is fine, but is vastly over appreciated. It’s salted meat. Chill out everyone.

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    #29

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Most British food is awful, like terrible, yet nobody will admit it.

    EDIT: A lot of people seem to think I’m not British. I am. Whenever I eat out, it’s foreign food for this guy. Keep your Sunday dinners to yourself.

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    #30

    Canned fish is awesome! Not just sardines and anchovies but you can get all kinds of fish in cans, even stuff like clams and even squid! And if you prefer food without too many additives or processing, look at the back of the can, it typically says something like "ingredients: fish, salt, some sort of oil (veg or sunflower or something) and with some, the processing is so minimal the fish is just cooked in the can after sealing during the pasturization process.

    Try kipper snacks, they kinda have a smokey bacon taste. Fantastic treat/snack

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    Owen Jarvis
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kippers are amazing. Add a little butter and Mmmmm. Also, canned mackeral fillets in tomato sauce are perfect on toast. It doesn't sound good, but it is extremely good.

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    #31

    I don’t enjoy eating 3 times a day, it’s a chore.

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then don’t. Follow what your body says, not the arbitrary rules others impose on you. As long as you’re well nourished and healthy, who TF cares if you only eat once a day?

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    #32

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart I love to eat lemons the way that most people eat oranges. People act like that’s crazy, but it’s normal to eat citrus and normal to enjoy sour candy, so why not also eat a sour citrus?

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    #33

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart I legitimately think Diet Coke has a better flavor than regular.

    I don't drink the diet versions of any other drinks, but for whatever reason I just think Diet Coke has a better taste!

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    #34

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Chicken and fries require absolutely no sauce/ ketchup, if the chicken is juicy enough and the fries are cooked well, why add stuff to take the taste away? So pointless

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    #35

    I hate the texture and taste of avocado. Grass flavored Play Doh

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    Veria Robinson
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ty I thought it was just me Alvacado is gross I can't get past the texture sorry not sorry

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    #36

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Shrimp are the cockroach of the sea.

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    #37

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart East Asian noodles are way superior to Italian pasta. Both in the available variety and overall taste/texture. Most Italian pasta is the same thing cut into different shapes.

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    #38

    Approximately .5 ml of peppermint extract added to the mix for a pumpkin pie makes it next level delicious. The reason I consider this controversial is because no matter how many pies get consumed at Thanksgiving dinner with compliments, nobody else does this and I'm pretty sure people don't believe me.

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    #40

    I super hate cold pizza. You lose the flavor profile of the sauce and cheese. I need it piping hot

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    #41

    30 Of The Hottest Food Takes That Are Tearing People Apart Hummus is absolute garbage. The different "flavors" are b.s., they all taste the same. Like a dirty armpit.

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    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Has this person licked a dirty armpit?? How would you otherwise know?? eeeeew

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