Things you eat that make others recoil in horror

[Dirty Hipsters]

So, kind of a blatant rip of the "ewwww you eat that?!" thread.

Reading through the thread I saw a lot of people gagging over things that I find completely and utterly normal, so I thought to myself, "what are some foods that I eat that even I know some people will find weird and disgusting?" I will include pictures for your viewing pleasure (and they will not be disgusting).

Lets begin:

Chicken Hearts. I eat them. There's a churrascaria (fancy name for a brazilian steakhouse) near my house that has them, and every time they are offered to me I grab a couple. They're a little chewy, but pretty good.

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Beef Tongue. Tongue is delicious, I got a taste for it because my grandfather makes it, and now any time I'm in a korean BBQ restaurant that serves it (most common place I can find it) I put in an order.

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Liver. Pate is yummy, especially spread on a large piece of white bread with butter.

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Octopus. I like the baby ones the best, since they're the easiest to prepare correctly, and are less likely to get overcooked and rubbery.

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Squid. Calamari is delicious. On my last vacation to Spain I ate it at least once a day. One of the best things I had in Spain was in fact baby squid cooked in its own ink.

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Sea Urchin. My friends say that sea urchin sushi "tastes like slimy" but I think it's great. I was once in a sushi restaurant and became the chef's favorite customer because I was the only person in there who actually liked sea urchin.

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Raw fish. I love sashimi, but a lot of my American friends look at my like I've gone mad when they find out. Yes, I realize that it's raw. Yes, I realize that raw means uncooked, what's your point? Not everything needs to be deep-fried.

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Jellyfish. Not exactly a huge fan of this one, but my buddy's wife likes it so I find myself eating it somewhat regularly. There's nothing wrong with it, it just doesn't really taste like anything to me.

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Chocolate covered crickets. Ok, I'm really just putting this one in here because I know it'll get to most of the people reading. I've only had it once, and it's not something that I would actually order. Some friends got me some chocolate covered crickets as a "souvenir" from china and didn't tell me what it was, let me start eating it and then told me what it was once I'd eaten a couple. Joke was on them, I kept eating like it didn't bother me. You can't really taste the cricket, you mostly taste chocolate and there's just a bit of crunchiness to it. It's honestly kind of like a crunch bar (did I just ruin those for you?).

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So, what do the rest of you commonly eat that you know disgusts most people you know or meet?

 

[Elfgore]

This one was back in eight grade, before people realized the glory that was Nutella. My Mom bought some back before it was popular and made a sandwich for lunch. When my friends saw me eat it they all almost vomited and gasped. "What the hell are you eating?!" "Looks like shit!" "Gross!" Were a few of the popular answers. I still give them shit about it today. I mean I get where they're coming from, but still.

Add another to squid and sashimi fan group. "The best tasting calamari is the kind that has tentacles on it" is one of my favorite sayings, maybe because it makes my sister gag when I eat them.

Other than that, some people tend to get creeped out when I eat hamburgers, hot dogs, and bacon cold. It isn't raw, pre-cooked, but for some reason some people are still grosses out by it.

 

[Zontar]

Human flesh. People seem to think it's revolting, calling me a "monster", "cannibal" or "serial killer". I don't even like serial.

In seriousness though, meat loaf. For some reason my brother is revolted by the stuff, even though when he explained it to those on our bus (it was a small bus, less then a dozen of us the year we had the most students while I was there) what it was, they where just like "sound good" or "I'd eat that". Yet he still can't stand the sight of it.

 

[Jacco]

I put so much stuff in my mouth that I shouldn't.

I'll try anything once. Literally. I work at a Subway and when we clean out the ovens and stuff, sometimes we find jalapenos that got baked all day. I eat those just to gross my coworkers out because it's funny. But I've also drinken (drank? Drunk?) the "bloody" roast beef juice (it's not actually blood, its a protein laden water that evaporates off the meat, but they don't know that because... well... they're Subway workers), pickle and jalapeno juice, our "veggie patties" (I use that term loosely) and the unprepared "seafood sensation."

Beyond that, I'll literally put anything in my mouth at least once to see what it's like (excluding obviously dangerous things like Black Widows and hydrochloric acid).

 

[Bofus Teefus]

When I read the words "chicken hearts," I was grossed out. That pic makes them look fucking delicious, though, so... bring some by Casa Bofus and I'll sample them. May even cut you a slice of deep dish pizza for your troubles. May use them in my next deep dish.

My mom and I took my step-sister out for sushi one night. I'll eat damn near anything at a sushi bar, my mom stays tame, and my sister does not eat raw things. We more or less played "good cop/bad cop" with her. My mom ordered all the easy stuff (tempura rolls, California rolls, etc.,) and I ordered all the gross-looking stuff.

One of the things I ordered was a quail egg. What they do is chop the top off of a little quail egg, put a few drops of soy sauce in it, maybe a little green onion, and maybe top it with some fish eggs. They then hand you the egg and you drink the contents like it's a shot, Lil' Jon style. My sister looked over at me just as I was drinking it, and literally almost became sick. ...I'm kind of glad she didn't, in retrospect.

TL;DR version - raw quail eggs.

 

[Catfood220]

Well, people seem to be disgusted the fact that I eat peanut butter. Usually in sandwich form, but to hear some people ***** about it, you would of thought I'd smeared it over my naked body and was licking it off.

 

[Scarim Coral]

I would go with octopus and squid. I loved eating them.

I suppose to add something new to the list it would be crab. A couple of people I know aren't into seafood.

 

[fenrizz]

My fellow countrymen don't recoil in horror, but a lot of foreigners do.

Spoiler: Reindeer a.k.a. Rudolph

It's pretty delicious, nice taste of wild game.

Spoiler: Whale Meat

I've always liked a good whale stew, especially when I can get the meat fresh of the boat.
I urge you all to try it if you can find some whale meat!

It's super delicious!

 

[syaoran728]

Me and my college roommate liked to eat peanut butter, jelly, and meat sandwiches. It works with just about any kind of meat and we would always get the strangest looks from the people working in the dining commons when we would asked for it.

 

[Trig0n]

I once ate a rabbit in front of a friend of mine and when he asked me why I did it I told him it was because I couldn't catch the squirrels. On that note camping in a trailer doesn't count. One should always eat the woodland critters while sleeping in the dirt to really feel what camping is like.

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

Chicken neck and feet.

Goat.

Greek yogurt and chili.

Pickles and chili.

Chili by-itself.

Did I mention I like chili?

 

[davidmc1158_v1legacy]

Mushrooms. I honestly do not understand why some people think they are the most horrible things on earth.

Portebello burgers are quite tasty. I add a can of mushrooms to every major dish I fix. Sauteed with onions in butter as a base for an orzo dish. They are magnificent and yummy.

 

[The Eupho Guy_v1legacy]

I don't eat this anymore, due to not living anywhere near North Adelaide now, but my dish would be the monstrosity known simply as the "AB".

Put simply, its a bed of hot chips covered with a layer of yiros meat and smothered with tomato sauce, BBQ sauce and garlic sauce. It looks like someone threw up on a plate and somehow smells worse... But it tastes amazing, particularly after a spending a night at the pub.

Spoiler: I found a picture. Enjoy =D

 

[Story]

I would eat bugs if they were cooked for me and prepared as a snack.
Not that I ever have though.

As for things I've eaten in real life that disgusted people: Sushii, raw eggs, and avocado if you can believe it.

 

[LG Jargon]

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So, kind of a blatant rip of the "ewwww you eat that?!" thread.

Reading through the thread I saw a lot of people gagging over things that I find completely and utterly normal, so I thought to myself, "what are some foods that I eat that even I know some people will find weird and disgusting?" I will include pictures for your viewing pleasure (and they will not be disgusting).

Lets begin:

Chicken Hearts. I eat them. There's a churrascaria (fancy name for a brazilian steakhouse) near my house that has them, and every time they are offered to me I grab a couple. They're a little chewy, but pretty good.

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Beef Tongue. Tongue is delicious, I got a taste for it because my grandfather makes it, and now any time I'm in a korean BBQ restaurant that serves it (most common place I can find it) I put in an order.

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Liver. Pate is yummy, especially spread on a large piece of white bread with butter.

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Octopus. I like the baby ones the best, since they're the easiest to prepare correctly, and are less likely to get overcooked and rubbery.

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Squid. Calamari is delicious. On my last vacation to Spain I ate it at least once a day. One of the best things I had in Spain was in fact baby squid cooked in its own ink.

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Sea Urchin. My friends say that sea urchin sushi "tastes like slimy" but I think it's great. I was once in a sushi restaurant and became the chef's favorite customer because I was the only person in there who actually liked sea urchin.

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Raw fish. I love sashimi, but a lot of my American friends look at my like I've gone mad when they find out. Yes, I realize that it's raw. Yes, I realize that raw means uncooked, what's your point? Not everything needs to be deep-fried.

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Jellyfish. Not exactly a huge fan of this one, but my buddy's wife likes it so I find myself eating it somewhat regularly. There's nothing wrong with it, it just doesn't really taste like anything to me.

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Chocolate covered crickets. Ok, I'm really just putting this one in here because I know it'll get to most of the people reading. I've only had it once, and it's not something that I would actually order. Some friends got me some chocolate covered crickets as a "souvenir" from china and didn't tell me what it was, let me start eating it and then told me what it was once I'd eaten a couple. Joke was on them, I kept eating like it didn't bother me. You can't really taste the cricket, you mostly taste chocolate and there's just a bit of crunchiness to it. It's honestly kind of like a crunch bar (did I just ruin those for you?).

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So, what do the rest of you commonly eat that you know disgusts most people you know or meet?

Okay...In order...
1. Chicken Hearts - Sounds horrifying, yet looks like tiny weinies you eat as hors d'oeuvres at dinner parties; would try.
2. Beef Tongue - Sounds gross, looks like regular steak. On the fence.
3. Liver - Sounds gross, looks interesting. Might try with crackers, if I ever get the chance.
4. Octopus - Tried it, pretty good. Only had the tiny ones at an Asian buffet.
5. Squid - Calamari is delicious, ought to order it sometime.
6. Sea Urchin - I'm guessing the yellow stuff is the part you eat, not the spiny thing...right? Like, what the hell would you even do with that? :/
7. Raw Fish - Delicious. Haven't had sashimi outright, but I love sushi. Not sure if smoked salmon counts. Should order it sometime.
8. Jellyfish - You can eat that? What kind of jellyfish is it, and what parts could you seriously eat?
9. Chocolate-covered Crickets - Interesting. Thought they'd be more spray-coated, rather than soaked. Look like cookies/chocolate wafers. A little weird, but I might try it if someone put it in front of me.

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My fellow countrymen don't recoil in horror, but a lot of foreigners do.

Spoiler: Reindeer a.k.a. Rudolph

It's pretty delicious, nice taste of wild game.

Spoiler: Whale Meat

I've always liked a good whale stew, especially when I can get the meat fresh of the boat.
I urge you all to try it if you can find some whale meat!

It's super delicious!

For me, it's less "That's gross!" and more "You monster". I mean, you might as well say you hate Santa Claus and like to beat dolphins to death with a shovel. Reindeer are beautiful, majestic creatures, and whales are (to my knowledge) endangered. Still...judging by the pictures, they both look yummy....you bastard.

OT: As a Delawarean, I'd have to say that the mere concept of scrapple would gross people out. It's the pig parts left over from the slaughter put through a grinder and mixed with corn meal and spices, then molded into a block shape. You slice off thin-to-thick (whichever you like and however much you want) pieces and fry them on a skillet or pan. My family likes it, especially with ketchup. It's like bacon, but with some actual fucking meat in it. All chewy and a little bit crispy-crunchy... :3

Second place goes to eel. Every time my coworkers and I order from Hibachi or Hibachi Express, I always order eel roll sushi, and someone always gives me a funny look or tells me it sounds gross. Don't care; the savory brown sauce they put on it ties the whole thing together.

 

[Autumnflame]

anchovies. raw, cooked, fresh, on piza or garlic breads i cant get enough

 

[RedDeadFred]

A lot of people get grossed out by real sushi. I LOVE raw salmon. I honestly think I prefer it raw over perfectly cooked and smoked. It's pretty close though.

 

[Happiness Assassin]

As an American, I have eaten a lot of things deep-fried that you would otherwise never actually eat but actually tastes really good.

Also some people have said that deviled eggs aren't good. These are people I do not associate with.

 

[Lady Larunai]

If it adds to the weird I can drink vinigar, usually I limit it to shotglasses as it's a neat party trick

 

[Eleuthera]

Apparently eating horse is seen as weird in a lot of places

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It's basically my standard meat for lunch sandwiches.