xitel said:
No, you're right. Obviously whoever made your escargot left out the garlic, or just didn't use enough. It's supposed about 1 part garlic to 2 parts butter. I will admit that the texture of the meat takes some getting used to (it's not slimy, it's tough, like really tough meat), but dammit if it isn't delicious.
As for TMI stories, try sitting with your step-dad, your mother, and their friends, when they all start trying to convince the step-dad to get a colonoscopy. And start telling him what it was like when they got one. AGH!
In regards to the snails, I'd never know; I'm vegetarian. I've just heard (from my sister, who did French in school), that it tasted just garlic butter sauce (from what she's heard).
As for a TMI... that would suck, but something a lot less awkward played out between my father and I:
Stompy: So, Dad, ever had a colonoscopy?
Dad: Yes.
Stompy: It must be uncomfortable, right?
Dad: Blood test, son, blood test.