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It's natural for people to have different tastes – taste in music, movies, interior design, clothes. The same goes for food. Different people like the taste of different things. Some people have a sweet tooth, others go crazy for all things savory. But can we say there are foods that almost everyone likes? Pizza, maybe?

Redditor YarnSpectre wanted to know if there are popular foods people just don't get the hype about. They asked netizens 'What's one food everyone seems to go crazy for, but you just don't understand the hype?' And the people delivered – from parsley, truffles and pumpkin spice to olives, kombucha and bacon. Wait, there are people who don't like bacon?!

Bored Panda reached out to the author of this thread, YarnSpectre. She was kind enough to chat with us and tell us more about what inspired the post on r/AskReddit.

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“I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Aussie here. Oreos….meh, there’s plenty of way better biscuits around

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"It was just one of those weird random thoughts," YarnSpectre says when we ask her about the inspiration for this thread. The Redditor explained that her brain just sometimes goes to weird places. 

In her opinion, the most overhyped popular food is the croissant. Apparently, not everyone feels this way – 142 million people in the US alone enjoyed croissants in 2020. Their popularity is undeniable, but their haters are plenty as well. And YarnSpectre is not alone in this.

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    #2

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods People like how fondant looks, I refuse to believe a single soul actually wants to eat it

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    K Davis
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind it, especially on Christmas cake with marzipan. Trick is not to have it too thick and eat it evenly with the sponge

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Energy drinks like Red Bull or Monster

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    tori Ohno
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All energy drinks are gross. They taste like a cesspool of chemicals and fake ingredients. Give me coffee or tea thank you very much. Or how about a good night's sleep instead.

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    Did you hear that?
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the effect of the drink that I love and I've the years my brain has associated the taste with the energy. Pavlovian response and all.

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    Ample Aardvark
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Energy drinks are one of the very few things that helps me with migraines. I don't mind the taste actually

    Sky Render
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried one recently. It tasted like those old Flintstones vitamins and made me get irrationally angry for a few hours after drinking it. Never again.

    Ovata Acronicta
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Monster Ultra series is pretty all right. Original is phenomenally disgusting though.

    Irishgal
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sugar free watermelon one is awesome. I agree the original ones are yuck!!lol

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    Spooky Demon Bat (they/them)
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It tastes like flavored battery acid, but if I'm in dire need of caffeine, I will ashamedly purchase one

    Smiley!
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original flavor, yes, but the juice ones are amazing

    devotedtodreams
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They smell like gummy bears - I mean, the smell is even stronger than when you open an actual bag of gummy bears! Because of thieir penetrating smell, I've never had an ounce of desire to try an energy drink...

    Gary
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't call it hyped though everyone knows its gross apart from young lads in crapped out cars.

    Matthew Fox
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been sensitive to caffeine and I still love blue Monster. Green is too sweet.

    Sandra Morison
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a big fan of any fizzy drinks but do enjoy a monster from time to time

    Mental Liberals
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agree, however, I drink an organic energy drink when I'm feeling a migraine coming on. The caffeine helps...

    KaBobs
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I work, they have every flavor of Monster and a few of the other energy drinks. I see ppl buying multiples every day. My co worker has been to hospital for gull stones bc he drinks like 4+ monsters a day. I drink them too but not nearly that often. I'm a 5hr energy type lol (which is so gross but works for me)

    Susan Teter
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liquid Crack. If you WANT dental problems, drink this c**p.

    DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Monster fan, but I get very suicidal whenever I go heavy on the stuff so I try to avoid energy drinks now.

    DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I go through Monster phases. One month, I'll be hooked on the stuff, the next it tastes like cough syrup and makes me want to throw up. I've ditched the energy drinks for now

    Bryan Miller
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to drink a lot of Monster. Never really liked how it always felt overly carbonated, extra frothy in the mouth. Still leagues better than red bull.

    Nykky
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to really like Red Bull. But I think they changed their recipe and now it just tastes like battery acid. Original monster has never tasted good to me, but their coffee stuff? I love that stuff. Good thing it's so expensive or I'd have had a heart attack by now lmao

    Laura Williams
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never liked energy drinks. Most taste nasty and my kidneys don't care for caffeine. It makes them hurt.

    ScoobyLinny
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's d i s g u s t i n g. I once had Nalu though, the original flavor, and although not something I necessarily want, I didn't really mind it. Kinda tasted like multivitamin drinks

    Joann Hart
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never had one and never want one. Don't need the palpitations

    Mustafa Kiziroğlu
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever mixes alcohol with stimulant is not very smart. If that alcoholic substance is a piece of art, like Jägermeister, well, let's say you should stay away from me if there is a purge.

    Grace Briseno
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they legit give me heart palpitations, but i sometimes like the feeling of almost dying, so i always get a few redbulls every road trip

    Saint_Zipcodus
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone remember what the blue chemical in Port-A-Potties used to smell like in the 90s? THhat's what Red Bull, Moster & Co. smell lilke to me.

    Annika Kremer
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the flavour. I like some, but definitely not all of them (original Red Bull is actually the least tasty version in their line-up nowadays). And it takes a way better person than me to work shifts in a warehouse without the stuff, I don't care if it's unhealthy as long as it works.

    UncleJon_TheMadScientist
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heck monster is my cup of coffee... I only wish they still made monster mule, a gingerale version...

    Maggz Bennett
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care how bad red bull tastes, it (taurine, caffeine & sugar) helps stop my cluster headaches, it's a beauty to behold. Easier to administer than injectable sumatriptan, and more portable than oxygen. I'd drink it if it tasted of wrestlers' armpits!

    Martin Burley
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Half of them have no energy in them anyway, call them as they are, Stimulant Drinks

    AnkleByter
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only "energy" drinks I like are the ones made by V8, they taste pretty good, though I wouldn't drink them very often. If I need a caffeine hit for a migraine (because, yes, it can be used as symptom treatment) I use a mountain dew (or generic similar, lol), instant coffee made ridiculously strong in 4oz or less of water and drink it with my nose plugged (I can't stand coffee) or headache powders (goodys or BC, I always have on hand they have aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine).

    David
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not great for you, often taste gross, usually overpriced. The only time I use an 'energy drink' is on a very long drive and then I'll usually use something like a 5 hour energy shot to get it down and over with. So many of these are just overhyped sugar water with some B-12 or caffeine added.

    Sven Grammersdorf
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the way Monster tastes. I can't drink it anymore though because I quit caffeine and now it makes me jittery and makes my hands all sweaty.

    TheBlueBitterfly
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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only like one flavor (Khaotic), and only drink 1 in an 8hr shift. Outside of work, I don't touch it. My coworker drinks 4-5 of the salted caramel coffee Monster just during her shift. And claims "her doctor recommended it for her low blood pressure." 🙄 🤦‍♀️ Show me ONE doctor who recommends drinking that garbage, and I'll buy a hat and eat it. (Edit: after witnessing one family member, a woman in her 50s, and a guy i went to school with, in his early 30s, have heart attacks from drinking 4-6 of the large monsters or red bulls a day, I've severely limited how much I drink.)

    Irishgal
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont think I'd survive a day without my monster drinks! I dont drink coffee so its my caffeine fix and it have vits too

    KimB
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only like the ultra violet zero sugar monster and very occasionally like maybe one or two a year if I'm driving long distances and want to stay focused

    Sina
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love red bull! To me, it tastes like pineapple jello in carbonated water :p Which might sound a bit meh, but I just like it XD It's also a refreshing soda-like beverage for me to take to work, that gives me a kick like coffee does, but for the times I don't feel like drinking coffee :)

    El Dee
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see 'young people' drinking them. (I'm officially old enough to say that now) But they're using them as a hangover cure so fair enough..

    DonS
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took a sip once, completely disgusting and extremely harmful to your heart if you take this during sport/training sessions.

    KimB
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if you have hypertension, inappropriate tachycardia or sensitivity to caffeine. Your kidneys on the other hand....

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    CatWoman1014
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the very rare occasion I’ll have a Red Bull, but I know people who drink monster like it’s a soda

    HTakeover
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually love the flavor of Red Bull and similar ones like NOS. It has a kind of fluoride flavor, probably the Taurine, and for some reason I love that flavor. I've never found anything that had that flavor that wasn't heavily caffeinated. Monster... that tastes like sugar and some ultra fruit flavor so not for me.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have a teacher, whose room I clean, with a mini fridge crammed with Gatorade, Prime, and other energy drinks. The floor is in about the condition you would expect.

    Con O Cuinn
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Juiced monster drinks are a hell of a lot nicer but I still get why people dislike them. Ultimately, they're just a caffeine and sugar delivery system. That's it.

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    Blogger Peter Michaels described croissants as "pretentious, overpriced toast." "I mean, they can't decide if they're bread or cake," he wrote on his blog back in 2021. "You can eat them for breakfast? Can't be a cake."

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    Croissants had some haters among other commenters in this thread as well. User Scherbatskyyyyyyyy wrote: "I eat to be full, so having a bite with [a] paper-like break with lots [of] air inside is not for me, especially [if] it costs $4 and I'm still hungry."

    #4

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Foie gras. F*****g gross. Texture is rotten, flavor is no better, plus the animal suffers for it?? No thank you.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Zoidberg: "What is this? Goose liver? Fish Eggs? I ask for rich guy stuff and you give me this garbage?"

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Hot Cheetos or takis. Anything with the artificially colored spicy powder

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    People really had a lot of preferences to share – the post got over 13k comments. YarnSpectre says she didn't expect that kind of reaction. "I was very surprised. It was overwhelming," the author admits.

    Still, the Redditor doesn't think it's fair to yuck other people's yums. "It's fine to politely say 'I don't care for that', but not ok to criticize or pick apart what you think is wrong with it," YarnSpectre shared with Bored Panda.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Pumpkin spice. It’s fine, but absolutely not anything to make a fuss about

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    Susan Bosse
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, it just signifies the season. I don't eat or drink everything pumpkin spice but it is definitely a favorite and has been since I was little. Pumpkin bread was the first quick bread recipe I ever learned!

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Those dry a*s Walmart sugar cookies

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    For a long time, we believed that our tongues had different taste zones. But today scientists believe that all regions of the tongue can detect different taste qualities. And not just the sweet, the sour, the salty and the bitter. There's also a fifth one – savory, also referred to as umami.

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    #10

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Truffles… WTF?…. Tastes like leaf mold mixed with aged compost and everybody’s like oooooohhh… it’s expensive so I love it…….nobody needs truffle oil on their French fries damn it

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    Barong
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love them. But they aren’t something you could just eat a bunch like other mushrooms, which I also love. Even if you don’t necessarily like it it’s hard to not agree that the taste is unique, and powerful. I worked for a high end catering company in NYC and we would get cases of them in and I would shave this slices for various dishes. If it’s an acquired taste I certainly acquired it then. Mushrooms varieties other than portobello/cremini/button are not commonly found in restaurants in the US. Chanterelle, morel, woodsear, enoki, lion mane, lobster, porcini, oh so many delicious and unique flavors. But, truffles outshine them all in its unique firm texture, aroma and flavor.

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    Wings. Lotta work and mess for nibbles of wet meat

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    Neuroscientist and taste expert at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, Brian Lewandowski told Brain Facts that the differences picked up in the different zones are there, but are too minute to actually matter. 

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    "All regions of the tongue that detect taste respond to all five taste qualities. There are some mild regional differences in sensitivity for different taste qualities, but these differences are small enough that they do not play a clear role in taste perception."

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Caviar

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    Jane No Dough
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another instance where there are many different kinds, and the taste varies significantly. Also depends what it is paired with as most of us don't just dig into a bowl of caviar like it was cereal.

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    #14

    Kale. I never understood what people saw in it.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Nutella. It’s just ok. 

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    Bernd Herbert
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are way better Chocolate spreads around, especially ones without palm oil

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Red velvet cake. I've had ones that were supposed to be excellent but it's just red cake.

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    We can explain scientifically why some people like a certain food and others hate it. It's apparently in your genes. Research scientist on sensory, flavor and consumer sciences Nicholas Archer writes: "The receptor proteins are produced from instructions encoded in our DNA and there is significant variation in the DNA code between individuals."

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Turkey. As a non-American living in the US, it's a f*****g miserable bird. Everyone is like Yeah but if you brine for 37.5 hours in this mixture, dry rub it for 22.7 hours, it tastes so good! Spend that amount of time and effort and any kind of meat is going to taste better than the turkey. Not to mention that people are prepared to destroy their major asset trying to cook it. Lastly, there is no turkey based fast food chain in the US. Y'all claim to love it so much but the market knows the truth.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Matcha! It tastes funny!

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    Francois
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost had to throw up when I tried matcha latte. Why people drink this vomit inducing drink is beyond me.

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    A 2013 study found that each person has a unique set of genetic variations and almost no two people have the same aroma perceptions. In fact, they claim that any two individuals have genetic differences that translate to differences in 30% of their receptors.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Licorice!! Tried it for the first time about 2 years ago. Gulped it down in front of people, all the while fighting the urge to spit it out. Yucckkk

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    Rieschelle Roberts
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Black licorice: You either love it or hate it. I've never yet met a person who could go either way. Myself, I'm on the 'Love it' side.

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    Every time McRib comes back, I’m SUPER excited for it. I bite into one and then…the spongey texture hits me and makes me remember why I don’t need to buy it ever again.

    Then, somehow, McRib season rolls around again 2 years later — and there I am in line…

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a frozen patty of mechanically shredded pork pressed into a riblike shape. The frozen food companies have been making them for fifty years. The only thing missing is the sauce. Just buy some Swansons and use your own BBQ sauce and bread.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Can it be a beverage? Cause I kind of hate IPAs but everyone else seems to love them - and I like beer, just not IPAs.

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    Egodeist
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pale Ales are the laziest form of brewing (having worked in the industry) and, to me, each and every one of them tastes like carbonated dishwater.

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    #22

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Chick-fil-A. I had a sandwich. Is was... okay, but that's about it.

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    Most red velvet cakes are just sh**ty vanilla cake with red food coloring. Get one (or make one) the correct way with non-Dutch-processed cocoa powder, buttermilk, and vinegar. It's an incredibly smooth, very different type of chocolate cake.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods I mean, people go crazy in both directions, but cilantro. There’s the whole “does it taste like soap or not” thing, but it’s usually presented as “people either think it tastes like soap or they find it amazing”. I am neither. It doesn’t taste like soap to me, but I also don’t love it. Meh.

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    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Riced cauliflower

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    Helena
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is my favorite filler type thing. I add it in when making meatloaf/meatballs to lighten the texture. etc

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    #26

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Green bean casserole. (I'm an American)

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    Sweet pickles/relish

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    Susan Bosse
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg!! Thank you!!! I HATE sweet relish. Mom used to make bread and butter pickles and I liked those but never loved them. I'm a dill pickle girl all the way!

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    #28

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Mint flavored drinks or candy. I like some mint gum or a peppermint but it’s disgusting in actual food

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    Angry Panda
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No I love mint with anything. Might be controversial to some people. Some say “tastes like toothpaste”

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    #29

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods What about lobster? I can dig it with drawn butter and I ain’t mad at it. But if I’m gonna pay $29.99 for a lobster. I’d rather eat shrimp.

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    Zaphod
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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lobster is not usually worth the cost. But, I lived in San Diego in the late 80s. I would drive down to Puerto Nuevo in Baja California, Mexico (80km across the border). They had steak and lobster with a view of the ocean for less than $8. That was worth it.

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    Ranch Dressing.

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG same and I'm an American! WTF is it with the ranch and ranch flavored everything? I thought I hated salad until I was in my 20s and discovered vinaigrette. I didn't hate salad. I hated ranch dressing!

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    #31

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Nutritional yeast.

    It does NOT taste like cheese. It smells like what I imagine an early to mid severity case of trench foot would.

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    Tiago Cortinhal
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is amazing on food. I love it. Specially with foods with umami (mushrooms for example).

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    anchovies

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A long time I thought I hate it, but then I was in Italy and my Italian wasn't that good and accidently I ordered a pizza with anchovies. I am a very proud person and I did not want to admit my mistake so I sayed nothing and ate it. Since this time I love it more than it's good for me.

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    #33

    Macarons. I never cared for them either. I had one yesterday at a potluck, homemade ones. They were seriously something else, with some sort of butter cream and jelly inside. Never had anything quite like it. Now I wish I had grabbed a few to take home. Still won't eat store bought ones though.

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    Jane No Dough
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depending on where you are buying them, most "store bought" macarons shouldn't be legally permitted to call themselves macarons!

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    #35

    Poutine. Cheese curds are a big nope from me. Especially on soggy fries. I’ve had someone tell me “but they squeak on your teeth!” as if that would somehow change my stance lol

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    #36

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Spaghetti squash.
    Just. No.

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    Moë
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s good with butter Parmesan and black pepper and if you make that feta tomato recipe in it is very good

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    #39

    I've lived in Texas for the last ten years, and I just don't understand why everyone here goes so crazy for jalapeños. They're alright, but they put them in literally everything except breakfast cereal. It's overkill.

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    Jeremy James
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be some breakfast cereal. Introducing Sugared Jalapeño-O's! From the makers of Churro-O's.

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    #40

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods Goat cheese. I've tried and tried. Tastes absolutely terrible.

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    #41

    Alcohol. It tastes terrible.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you ! I don't like alcohol at all but I really hates beer. But everybody around me go nuts for it. There are people who do it in and over their food. Disgusting. Alcohol is from rotten things like fruit or corn. Why I am supposed to like something that tastes rotten. Cake with Cointreau or Rum, and meat with wine..I don't get it.

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    #43

    Avocados and Guac.

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    #44

    Coffee. Not really a food but I can’t stand the smell or taste. Literally everyone I know loves it

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    #47

    Honey. I don't like honey-flavored things. I can't explain it.

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    DarkGlassSphere
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honey (real, natural honey) and honey flavored things, are absolutely different things.

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    #48

    Peanut butter is disgusting. My grandfather used to call me unamerican for hating it and I always thought it was a weird insult. But it turns out it's not as common in other parts of the world? I married a Russian guy and he didn't grow up eating peanut butter and can't stand it either. Our son doesn't eat it either. I love that none of us eat it. I mean, I never think about it, but when I do remember, it makes me feel cozy.

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    WeeBitOfSumfin
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing with plum jam (we call it "powidła" here) it's a long cooked plum jam, with almost no sugar, until it gets brownish purple. It's like a roasted plum pulp, not sure how to describe it. It goes so well with peanut butter.

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    #49

    “I Refuse To Believe A Single Soul Wants To Eat It”: 35 People Share Overhyped Foods This will probably be an unpopular opinion - but Bacon.

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