Poll: Are you a picky eater?

[cubby1223]

Yeah - I like apples, watermelon is OK, kiwi is OK, and grapes are alright (only red ones).

Howver, I do really, really like mango.

Saturday Night Live ruined that one for you, didn't they 😉

 

[gothamhunter]

Saturday Night Live ruined that one for you, didn't they 😉

I don't get the reference, sorry 🙁

 

[Shellz]

Not really a picky eater but cannot stand coconut! Blech! That stuff gives me the shivers.

 

[nanette1985]

How the heck would I know? I've been on a diet my entire life. When I was little I was a child performer - couldn't risk chubbing up there. Then I was a dancer - ditto. Then I got married/had kids - heaven forbid I gain a pound or two. Then I found out I was diabetic and there are tons of things I can't eat.

What's it like eating whatever you want? Sounds exciting.

 

[Lithium381]

absolutely not, i will put just about anything into my pie-hole

 

[Squisher]

No, but I'm married to one. The worst is restaurants. When I watch her pick and push the food around her plate like an archaeologist looking for some morsel that's edible I want to say, just eat the fucking shit, but I know better.

 

[Anubis]

My parents were never around enough to care about making us real food, so I grew up on hotdogs and macaroni and cheese. Later in life I was fortunate enough to eat frozen dinners.

Years later and here I am, a hater of almost all fruits and vegetables. I force myself to eat some at dinner if it's there because I know it's good for me, but my parents never cared to expand my tastebuds when I was younger, so now all of that stuff tastes vile.

thats sad fruit is amazing

 

[Fritzo]

How the heck would I know? I've been on a diet my entire life. When I was little I was a child performer - couldn't risk chubbing up there. Then I was a dancer - ditto. Then I got married/had kids - heaven forbid I gain a pound or two. Then I found out I was diabetic and there are tons of things I can't eat.

What's it like eating whatever you want? Sounds exciting.

Actually, being diabetic just means you have to eat the way everyone else SHOULD be eating -- no processed starchy foods 🙂

 

[Schadenfroh]

I only eat Peking duck, chicken (white meat only), turkey (white meat only), lamb, beef and pork (white meat or bacon only). My meat selection is quite odd...

 

[Sixguns]

I am a picky eater put at the same time I am willing to try anything once. Like a few weeks ago I was a resturant and they were serving chicken hearts. I said what the heck and tried it. Wasnt the greatest thing ever but wasnt terrible.

 

[Phanuel]

I'm probably considered one of those supertasters. Sweet and bitter stand out exceptionally to me. Arugula is impossible to eat, I don't care much for sweet things unless I'm doing 2-3 hours of cardio and then I crave it for the raw carbs they provide. I don't understand the mixing of sweet and salt e.g. peanut butter and jelly, barbeque sauces based on molasses or honey. Also can't handle many sauces or spices such as curry or the wide variety of bean and fish sauces used in asian dishes. And then there's cheese, any of the stinky ones like bleu or gorgonzola *gag*.

I also have problems with textures of things like nuts in bread or undercooked meat. I'll happily eat mixed nuts but I can't do walnut bread or other such kinds of breads. Meat that isn't well done is just way too chewy and not at all delicious.

But I really don't give a shit if someone else eats whatever they want, I won't hold them back. I try new things all the time and usually discover I can't eat them due to the inclusion of certain flavorings or ingredients common to other nationalities' dishes. I'd randomly eat crickets and meal worms when I worked at a reptile shop, they were quite good if I'm honest, so don't get all high and mighty thinking I haven't tried whatever it is you're eating before. Chances are I have, over a decade ago.

Edit: Oh, and Chocolate, I cannot eat it. It is utterly foul and I can taste it in anything regardless of how little there is. No allergic reaction, just want to hurl after eating it.

 

[lokiju]

I can eat anywhere, any type of food but there are specific things I do not like. Some of those items I can grin and bear it and eat it while others I cannot force myself to do so.

Orange Juice is my number one hated thing. I cannot force myself to drink it. Last time I tried I literally threw up. If someone offers a mixed drink or juice and says "you can't even taste the orange juice", I can. I wish I could control this, I've tried to get over it but I simply cannot.

Pineapple and grapefruit are pretty much the same thing. I cannot and will not make myself consume it.

If pineapples are mixed in with other fruits in some fruit cup, I can't eat the rest of it as all I can taste is the overpowering flavor of the pineapple.

Dill anything as well and all pickles. Just the smell is nearly enough to make me vomit.

Raw tomato that's large enough to standout in flavor. Can't do it.

But I can eat salsa and anything else made with tomatoes without issue for the most part. Only exception I can think of is when someone for some ungodly reason mixes tomatoes in with mac & cheese.

Lastly mushrooms. I hate them. I started gagging when I was trying to make a birthday dinner for my wife a few years ago. I was taking mushrooms and taking the stems out and cleaning them so I could stuff them with a crab cake mix because she loves them.

I had to walk away and regain my composure and cover my nose and mouth with a rag just so I could force myself through it.

I really really really wish I could over come every single food dislike I have and just love everything.

On the other side of things, I am pretty adventitious with trying new things and will try any food once even if I think I would hate it. Sometimes I'm surprised and find new things that are great.

I love all seafood. I can't think of any seafood that I've ever tried that I didn't like.

I love pretty much all cheese except for some of the obvious horrible death smelling and tasting stuff.

I've tried every ethnic kind of food I've been able to get my hands on and most are pretty damn good or have at least some dishes are that are doable.

My wife on the other hand won't eat non-ground beef. Won't eat anything that's pork except the ground kinds and ham. She hates all cheeses except parmesan and mozzarella and can tolerate some kinds of shredded cheeses that are mixed in with dishes and melted.

She also hates most seafood except for the most mild flavor of fish like tilapia.

 

[Anubis]

I.

Dill anything as well and all pickles. Just the smell is nearly enough to make me vomit.

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oh man ive got a pic around here someplace me me chugging the juice out of a dill pickle jar

 

[Texashiker]

Patty cooked medium. No onions. No pickles. No tomatoes. Extra mustard. Miraclewhip, not mayonnaise. Sesame seed buns. These instructions must be followed.

Starvation cures picky eating.

The Donner Party is one example.

Actually, being diabetic just means you have to eat the way everyone else SHOULD be eating -- no processed starchy foods 🙂

High fat diets can increase your risk of diabetes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14503480

Its not "just" sugar or processed starchy foods.

 

[Taejin]

I can play that game too.

Being offended if others don't do exactly what you want them to is an example of being a douchebag. Allowing others free choice is what highly-evolved people do. Those of us who were taught better allow everyone the freedom to make their own choices. At least in situations like this where their choices make no difference to us whatsoever.

Looks like someone else was never taught basic manners either. Or you just prefer to engage in sophistry.

 

[ShawnD1]

I'm so incredibly picky, I would rather starve than eat food I don't like and that list is miles long.

I'm not a picky eater but I feel your pain. I like most foods, but some things are just shit no matter how hungry I am. Granola bars = I would rather starve to death.

oh man ive got a pic around here someplace me me chugging the juice out of a dill pickle jar

Reminds me of a wicked awesome trick my mom showed me. Next time you make potato salad, pour pickle juice in it. It will make it creamier, saltier, deliciousier.

 

[mb]

I despise raw tomatoes. Also watermelon and cucumber. Oh and olives.. forgot about that. And raw shellfish. Tried it, didn't gag, but it was nasty.

Mushrooms can be hit or miss depending on what kind, how they're prepared, and what they're with. Same with peppers.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

only stuff i dont really care for are olives, capers & mushrooms. ill eat them all, just tend to avoid if possible. some olives are good though, buttery green ones.

some meats gross me out, organs etc, but ill still try anything once. a lot has to do with how its prepared.

raw shellfish isnt that good either, i can only do like one or 2 raw oysters before I tap out.

picky eaters are going to have a hell of a time when TSHTF

 

[metalfacepc]

Maybe. Say I'm at a new restaurant, and they have a wide variety of choices for meals. I may try something new, and if I like it I will get that same dish any time I go back. It's the safe choice. If I am at a friend's place and I'm offered something new, I will eat it (whether or not I like it), say it is great, but stay away from it in the future.

 

[Aikouka]

There are very few things I won't eat, but it doesn't mean that some things won't gross me out just by looking at them. I can't deal with cooked spinach, squash, whole tomatoes, olives and mushrooms. Mushrooms are okay if I can't actually taste them, but I personally don't like the texture.

I'm usually pretty good around meat, but the one I tend to have problems with is pork. I have no problems with bacon, and I'm not a huge fan of ham, but I'll eat it. Last time I ate some barbecued pork, I felt like I was going to vomit for the next few hours. I'm wondering if it's because there were some fatty parts still with the pork, and squishy things and I don't get along too well.

Dill anything as well and all pickles. Just the smell is nearly enough to make me vomit.

Dill pickles are pretty much just cucumbers in vinegar and other assorted things, right? Does vinegar also bother you?

Raw tomato that's large enough to standout in flavor. Can't do it.

But I can eat salsa and anything else made with tomatoes without issue for the most part. Only exception I can think of is when someone for some ungodly reason mixes tomatoes in with mac & cheese.

I thought I was one of the few people like this. I can eat ketchup or have (non-whole) tomatoes in salads and sandwiches, but I absolutely cannot eat one whole. For some reason, the juices make me gag and continuing to eat one will most likely make me vomit.

 

[911paramedic]

With the exception of abalone and shrimp, I just can't get myself to enjoy any type of seafood. It's a shame too, because I love the way it looks, but if I eat it I will actually start to gag. (Oh, heavily battered fish with lots of vinegar and tartar sauce will go down OK on occasion.)

My dad tried (did) to get me to try some sushi because it's one of his favorites. "Seriously dad? I don't like my fish cooked but you think I'm going to like it raw?" Yeah, didn't like it.

Coconut shrimp..all day long.

P.S. After doing a lot of cadaver dissections I'm finding myself moving away from some beef products. I guess you have to be there...

 

[actuarial]

I was raised eating only a few things, and as such I'm a picky eater.

If I'm at a restaurant, I will order something without the things I don't like, but if it comes with it I'll either pick it off (if easy, like raw tomato on a burger), or just eat it. Usually I just pick something on the menu that I don't need to modify though.

If at someone's house, I just keep my mouth shut unless they specifically ask me.

I do frequently ask for without on things I can tolerate but just don't prefer (like the raw tomato reference above). If I'm paying for food, I prefer it to be the way I'll get the most enjoyment out of it.

 

[etrigan420]

oh man ive got a pic around here someplace me me chugging the juice out of a dill pickle jar

Fucking. Delicious. I got my kids drinking it too, much to my wife's dismay. 😀

Beets and mushrooms are my only two no-no's, although I don't get all militant about it.

 

[Dirigible]

Looks like someone else was never taught basic manners either. Or you just prefer to engage in sophistry.

You can't handle a difference of opinion, huh?

Not surprising for someone who would rather their guests ignore any discomfort they have in order to boost the host's ego, instead of being concerned with their guests' comfort and enjoyment.

A good host is concerned with making sure their guests have a good time. You clearly are not a good host. I'm glad that you will never invite me for a to-do at your place.

 

[Taejin]

You can't handle a difference of opinion, huh?

Not surprising for someone who would rather their guests ignore any discomfort they have in order to boost the host's ego, instead of being concerned with their guests' comfort and enjoyment.

A good host is concerned with making sure their guests have a good time. You clearly are not a good host. I'm glad that you will never invite me for a to-do at your place.

More strawman and sophistry. You have to be aware of what you're doing or your education is lacking in more than just manners.