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It is probably impossible to find a food that everyone loves, there will always be someone who hates it with all their heart. Even the most common things that a lot of recipes may contain. It is interesting how different people can eat the same thing, but have a different reaction to the taste or even perceive it differently. 

Even though the Latin maxim says that there is no point in disputing tastes, people love to give their opinions on food. Reddit user jamboamericano wanted to know people’s opinions on foods that are hyped up but “quite simply suck.” They received 3k responses so take a look at the most popular ones that quite a lot of people agreed on.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Starbucks

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

Consistently mediocre, albeit overpriced. If I go there for a cup of tea, I know about what I'm going to get for four bucks. In most locations, most of the year, I can order white hot chocolate with peppermint and cinnamon, and get as much. It's a safe bet.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them I don't get the appeal of chili that is made to be as hot and spicy as humanly possible, to the point that it hurts to eat it. "I make my chili with the five hottest peppers known to man and a dash of snake venom to kick it up a notch" Why?

That, and tofu.

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

Overly spicy food is a no no. You cannot taste anything, and your bottomhole pays a dear price afterwards, all to appear macho!

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Instagram food (so foods with so much added nonsense just for the sake of a photo, not for taste)

fidessa16 , Meal Makeover Moms Report

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Caviar

I feel like whoever buys that s**t doesn't actually like it and uses it to flaunt their money

WapplesAreDelish , Matt Gibson Report

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

This is just silly. There are types of caviar that aren't expensive, particularly because you're not meant to shovel it in with a fork. I absolutely love caviar, and it has nothing to do with showing off or being rich (I'm not).

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#5

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Vegan cheese

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

I like all kinds of cheeses, I have tried vegan cheese out of curiosity. They have not got it yet. Close, but in a disgusting way.

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#6

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Oysters, I've never tried them and I never want to, they just look like big boogers to me, sorry for the mental image.

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T.Milly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them.... little bit of garlic & fresh squeezed lemon juice = yum!

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#7

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Pickled eggs, pickled pigs feet, etc. Can't do it nope.

chaosoftime10 , Amy Ross Report

#8

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Macarons. Expensive air cookies that still manage to stick to your teeth.

AhAhStayinAnonymous , mangocyborg Report

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#11

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Lutefisk

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

"dried cod tenderized by soaking in lye, which is rinsed out before cooking", if you're wondering.

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#12

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them As someone from the UK I don't get why so many people here love mushy peas. I find peas relatively tasteless and gross as they are, mushing them just makes the texture gross as well

MHC1905 , medea_material Report

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

Another one I don't like the texture of. Love peas. Will even eat them straight from the pod.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Kale. I don’t care how it’s prepared, there’s just no point to it.

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

If it's prepared and cooked properly, Kale is delicious. Especially Scottish black kale. My family loves it and it's full of nutrients like iron and vitamins.

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#15

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Lobster. I uh, I don't get it. It always tastes a bit flavorless and just alright to me. Then I see people dip it in butter and yea thats fine and all and it tastes great, but then I get the feeling I'm just tasting the butter and what the f**k is the point of this $30 dish exactly?

Sonder332 , thatedeguy Report

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

Like a lot of shellfish, it has to be fresh from the ocean. If you have it in a tank at the supermarket where they just sit there it's not worth it. Back on PEI, Canada; 70% of houses are having fresh lobster on Mother's Day right off the boat. Can't beat it.

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#16

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them This will not be popular…Taco Bell.
Only edible if it’s absolutely drenched in hot sauce. It’s mushy, bland, makes me bloated, and strangely, sometimes gives me a headache. 2 out of 5 times found a hair in the burrito. I gave up.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Five Guys. Not sure if it’s the same as in the US (I’m in the UK) or I just got a dodgy meal but it was just greasy overpriced mess.

TimeCharacter3137 , angela n. Report

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Hot Cheetos. I absolutely love spicy foods but they taste like bleeda**. whatever that means

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

Hot Flamin' Cheetos is my guilty pleasure. My butt does not thank me the next day, though

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#21

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Truffle oil

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

The majority of truffle oil isn't actually made with truffles. The main ingredient is a chemical designed in a laboratory to mimic the aroma of truffles (synthetic 2,4-dithiapentane).

B 🇺🇦🇨🇦
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely love truffle oil! On hot French fries sprinkled with garlic and parmesan, it’s amazing 🤩

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

Anything truffle. I have the gene which makes truffles smell like something rotting on the forest floor.

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

Same, truffles taste terrible to me, never understood the appeal at all.

Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love most foods and will make an effort to try something at least once. However, I cannot get over the smell of truffle oil. I don't know what it is, but it triggers my gag reflex. It's horrible because I feel physically ill if someone around me is eating Truffle fries.

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

This whole truffle faze is disgusting. Why would you ruin perfectly good food by putting truffle oil (real or lab made) on it. Popcorn should not have truffle oil on it. STOP!!!!!

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

Real truffle oil and truffle in general is a thing of beauty that needs respect. Its incredible, so many layers of flavour and so versatile 😍

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

Careful what you say, I make a fortune off of truffle oil in Stardew Valley! 😉

Celtic Pirate Queen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used it in a pasta dish once & totally ruined it. Plus, it's ridiculously overpriced. I had a burger with actual truffle slices on it & couldn't finish it, it was so gross.

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

Truffles are amazing! Try the oil in a simple pasta dish! The salt on popcorn!!! It's a bit expensive but make mac n' cheese with truffle infused cheese! Oh! And truffle aioli from stonewall kitchen! Great dip for fries!!!

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

I always have it at hand. Truffle makes egg dishes, risotto etc. taste lovely and artificially flavored is affordable and tastes just as good. So not over hyped!

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

I just saw this in the shelf at Woollies today! But alas, no Rice Bran oil.

Ava B.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've tried it in several restaurant dishes and it ruins the taste, imo. I think it's overused.

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

The only good "truffle things", are truffle butter on a good sirloin and truffle salt- I typically put truffle salt and a tiny little bit of butter over some sliced bell peppers, and it tastes great

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

Long long time the aroma made me literally puke, by now trufles are one of the best. I dont know how this happened.

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

I am not a fan of anything truffle. I mean it’s ok but it’s not amazing. Overhyped for sure

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

It's yummy...! I had some once and I'd have a bottle in the go as a staple if I could afford it.

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

I love using truffle oil - when you can really taste it - like on parmesan tater tots! It's pure olive oil and truffles - none of the fake garbage...

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

I love colavita but I do not have their truffle oil as I don't like truffle (unless it's the chocolate kind), I do have their chili, garlic and basil oil. So good.

Mrs. Jan Glass
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A real truffle, a good truffle, will just taste rich and a little earthy. Most of the truffle oil has that chemically pong to it that just makes it taste off. But also, truffles are mushrooms, so if you don't like mushrooms, you probably won't like truffles.

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

Never understood the hoopla over truffles, then realized I can't taste truffle.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Beets. My wife tried to convince me to like them by saying "they taste like dirt!" Needless to say, this was an ineffective approach.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Ranch dressing. It’s vile. People put it on EVERYTHING. gross. Just stop it.

MaterDracones , Mike Mozart Report

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When it was first introduced, it was a packet mix that you combined with mayonnaise and real buttermilk. It was delicious then. You can still buy the mix and that's the only way to prepare it IMHO.

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#24

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Raisins

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Takis ..

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

I have no idea what this is? Is this some foreign food from foreignland where foreigners come from?

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Zucchini pasta

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T.Milly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I subscribed to a meal delivery service called Freshly & their zucchini pasta is very, very good.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Nutella

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

I think I'd actually like it if there was less sugar and more hazelnut.

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Avocado!

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T.Milly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Avocados are one of my most favorite things in the world. Guacamole is so good. Avocado with a little apple cider vinegar & olive oil... pinch of salt ..... Aaahhh, I'm making myself hungry!

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#30

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Kimchi, it just doesn't taste as interesting as people say it does

Nyx_-_-_ , Lisa Risager Report

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People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Shrimp, and any other sea-roaches

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

Shrimp is pretty cool if it's cooked well. Not overcooked and not drenched in seasoning. With most of these you just got to cook it lightly with minimal additions to keep the true taste.

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Seafood. It stinks, it looks gross, and every time I've been convinced to try it it's been rank. My husband and I have agreed many times that we'd have to be starving to death before we ever considered seafood as a meal. I do not understand how anybody can enjoy it. It creates a visceral negative reaction in me.

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

I love seafood, but I'm careful where I source it. No dodgy diner seafood, please.

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#33

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Food: Sweet potato
Drink: Kombucha

I can't understand the enjoyment of either, as both taste like dirt

Devon_Throwaway , Stacy Spensley Report

#34

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them I don't think it sucks but I don't get why popcorn is so cherished.

I don't like the flavor, the texture, or the f*****g kernels that get stuck in my teeth. The smell is always terrible to me and it lingers.

But what I really hate is having to explain to people offering it to me that I actually don't like popcorn, no, I really don't, yes, even that type, yes it's a popular snack, no, I really don't like it.

BeardsuptheWazoo , Toshiyuki IMAI Report

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

I absolutely adore have popcorn sweet and salty being my favourite, I just hate the kernels, because they always get stuck in my teeth. I would love to find the special popcorn without kernels

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