You Like Eating That?
What do pineapple on pizza, pickles in burgers, and crackers with blue cheese have in common? They're all snacks that are guaranteed to earn you a horrified look or two! As delicious as those combinations may be to some people, not everyone thinks the same—or wants the same stuff on their plate. If you enjoy eating any of these 20 foods, someone out there is judging you.
1. Pineapple on Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, but add pineapple as a topping, and some critics will insist fruit has no business being anywhere near a pie. Few pizza toppings create as much mayhem as pineapple, and if you're a person who likes it, you likely don't understand what the big deal is.
2. Licorice
Sure, if there were no other candy available, you might chew on licorice. Even then, it's probably not your first choice. There's just something so artificial and plasticky-tasting about it that drives most people away. People who enjoy it may happily finish an entire bag, while everyone else wonders how anyone would actually want to eat more than one piece.
3. Anchovies
Another pizza topping that's sure to divide the table? Anchovies. After all, their intense saltiness can be delicious to some people, particularly when paired with cheese, tomatoes, or olives. Others, however, will probably make a face.
4. Candy Corn
Imagine you went trick-or-treating and all you came home with was candy corn. How disappointed or happy would you be? While its dense texture and sugary flavor have passionate defenders who look forward to it every Halloween, most people will likely look at you weird if you say you prefer candy corn over a bar of Snickers.
5. Liver
It's not hard to see why liking liver might cause some uproar. In fact, if you willingly order liver and onions, that would probably earn you the same reaction as if you admitted you actually enjoyed eating vegetables as a kid. The metallic flavor and soft texture of liver can make it impossible to enjoy for most.
6. Sardines
Ever opened a tin of sardines around others and immediately saw them springing away? That's no surprise—most people can't tolerate the strong, fishy aroma of sardines! Of course, you'll still have the passionate fans who will defend the richness and satisfying saltiness of each bite.
7. Mayonnaise
We know, we know: you're probably wondering why mayo is on the list. But even if you like scooping a big heap of it in your sandwich, others might not want the condiment anywhere near their food. Japanese mayo, though, may change their minds...
8. Spam
Despite Spam showing up everywhere from fried rice to musubi, it actually carries plenty of baggage thanks to its not-so-great reputation as processed convenience food. That means while you might store cans of this stuff for quick meals, others might prefer real ham instead.
9. Pickled Eggs
You know pickles, but what about pickled eggs? Unsurprisingly, you'll probably get some double-takes when you have an egg in a jar of brine. These tangy, savory eggs might make appealing pub food, but if someone already doesn't like pickles, they won't jump on this ship, either.
10. Blue Cheese
You'll smell blue cheese before you even eat it, and that's why most people won't even touch it with a 10-foot pole. Pungent aroma aside, all those visible blue-green veins and that sharp, salty flavor can be deeply unpleasant, too. If you're a fan, at least you'll get all of it to yourself.
11. Olives
Olive oil might be a common dressing and cooking ingredient, but chances are, most people will turn down olives in their food—especially on pizza. Their salty, slightly bitter flavor can take some getting used to, after all! If you're the one who's always happily eating the leftover olives everyone picked off their food, you're probably used to being judged for it.
12. Meatloaf
Meatloaf is classic comfort food, and yet, even that doesn't make it an immediate fan-favorite. From its dense texture to its bland taste, this is the one thing that most kids skipped when in line at the school cafeteria. If anything, you'd rather have Spam instead.
13. Canned Tuna
A tuna sandwich can seem like a perfectly ordinary lunch. That is, until you're everyone's least favorite person in the office. Tasty as it is, tuna can be pretty fishy, a smell that can travel quickly, meaning everybody nearby will instantly know what you're eating.
14. Raisins
Ever bit into a chocolate chip cookie only to realize, in your horror, that it's actually a raisin cookie? Raisins can make great snacks, sure, but put it anywhere near desserts and savory food, and you're bound to get a lot of people talking. Angrily.
15. Pickles
We've talked about pickled eggs, so of course pickles themselves are on the list, too. This is the one thing most people pick off their burgers, though, interestingly enough, is also a popular craving. Fans love that vinegary brine and satisfying crunch; critics can’t fathom why anyone would willingly eat something so sour. If you like extra pickles on your sandwiches, you’ve probably heard more than a few comments about it.
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16. Balut
Ready for something super niche? Balut is a fertilized duck egg that's traditionally eaten in parts of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines. Just one look, and you'll understand why most people would likely pick anything else on this list to eat instead. If didn't grow up eating it, you won't know how to truly appreciate it.
17. Durian
Just like blue cheese and all the other smelly foods on the list, durian, too, has a pretty notorious reputation. Those who like it say it's similar to eating ice cream, but most can’t even get past the intensely pungent aroma to actually eat it.
18. Century Egg
Did you know there are even weirder-looking eggs out there? Take one glance at century eggs with their dark, translucent whites and creamy greenish yolks, and you'll probably already be shaking your head. They're a well-established delicacy in Chinese cuisine, though, but anyone not familiar will likely have questions.
19. Processed American Cheese
Most people slap on a few slices of American cheese to make a mean grilled cheese sandwich, but even the biggest foodie out there will have some opinions about this ultra-processed food, especially when there are countless traditional cheeses available. But what can you say? It's easy and convenient, and when melted, it tastes like cheese enough.
20. Stinky Tofu
Capping this list is none other than stinky tofu, which, like durian, is famous for its terrible aroma. It's a reminder not to judge a book by its cover, however, because while it might smell like you pulled it out of the sewer, its savory flavor and crisp-soft texture has devoted fans regularly coming back for more. Still, you might want to wear some nose plugs.
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