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It is probably impossible to find a food that everyone loves, there will always be someone who hates it with all their heart. Even the most common things that a lot of recipes may contain. It is interesting how different people can eat the same thing, but have a different reaction to the taste or even perceive it differently. 

Even though the Latin maxim says that there is no point in disputing tastes, people love to give their opinions on food. Reddit user jamboamericano wanted to know people’s opinions on foods that are hyped up but “quite simply suck.” They received 3k responses so take a look at the most popular ones that quite a lot of people agreed on.

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#1

People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Starbucks

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Elea Bell
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Consistently mediocre, albeit overpriced. If I go there for a cup of tea, I know about what I'm going to get for four bucks. In most locations, most of the year, I can order white hot chocolate with peppermint and cinnamon, and get as much. It's a safe bet.

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    #2

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them I don't get the appeal of chili that is made to be as hot and spicy as humanly possible, to the point that it hurts to eat it. "I make my chili with the five hottest peppers known to man and a dash of snake venom to kick it up a notch" Why? That, and tofu.

    MiddleAgedGamer71 , Navin75 Report

    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overly spicy food is a no no. You cannot taste anything, and your bottomhole pays a dear price afterwards, all to appear macho!

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    #3

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Instagram food (so foods with so much added nonsense just for the sake of a photo, not for taste)

    fidessa16 , Meal Makeover Moms Report

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    #4

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Caviar I feel like whoever buys that s**t doesn't actually like it and uses it to flaunt their money

    WapplesAreDelish , Matt Gibson Report

    Powerful Katrinka
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just silly. There are types of caviar that aren't expensive, particularly because you're not meant to shovel it in with a fork. I absolutely love caviar, and it has nothing to do with showing off or being rich (I'm not).

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    #5

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Vegan cheese

    MaybeParadise , Veganbaking.net Report

    Nathaniel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like all kinds of cheeses, I have tried vegan cheese out of curiosity. They have not got it yet. Close, but in a disgusting way.

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    #6

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Oysters, I've never tried them and I never want to, they just look like big boogers to me, sorry for the mental image.

    CarrotxCat , Charlotta Wasteson Report

    T.Milly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love them.... little bit of garlic & fresh squeezed lemon juice = yum!

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    #7

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Pickled eggs, pickled pigs feet, etc. Can't do it nope.

    chaosoftime10 , Amy Ross Report

    cat?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i really only like pickled cucumbers tbh

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    #8

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Macarons. Expensive air cookies that still manage to stick to your teeth.

    AhAhStayinAnonymous , mangocyborg Report

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    #9

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Kombucha. I know it is a drink, but still

    Oh-Oh-Ophelia , woodleywonderworks Report

    #11

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Lutefisk

    JHCNotanotherUserID , mtcarlson Report

    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "dried cod tenderized by soaking in lye, which is rinsed out before cooking", if you're wondering.

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    #12

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them As someone from the UK I don't get why so many people here love mushy peas. I find peas relatively tasteless and gross as they are, mushing them just makes the texture gross as well

    MHC1905 , medea_material Report

    Robert T
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another one I don't like the texture of. Love peas. Will even eat them straight from the pod.

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    #13

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Kale. I don’t care how it’s prepared, there’s just no point to it.

    protogens , Amy Stephenson Report

    Christien Newbury
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's prepared and cooked properly, Kale is delicious. Especially Scottish black kale. My family loves it and it's full of nutrients like iron and vitamins.

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    #15

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Lobster. I uh, I don't get it. It always tastes a bit flavorless and just alright to me. Then I see people dip it in butter and yea thats fine and all and it tastes great, but then I get the feeling I'm just tasting the butter and what the f**k is the point of this $30 dish exactly?

    Sonder332 , thatedeguy Report

    Adam Belaire
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like a lot of shellfish, it has to be fresh from the ocean. If you have it in a tank at the supermarket where they just sit there it's not worth it. Back on PEI, Canada; 70% of houses are having fresh lobster on Mother's Day right off the boat. Can't beat it.

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    #16

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them This will not be popular…Taco Bell. Only edible if it’s absolutely drenched in hot sauce. It’s mushy, bland, makes me bloated, and strangely, sometimes gives me a headache. 2 out of 5 times found a hair in the burrito. I gave up.

    Bruceisnotmyname- , B Report

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or if you’re drunk, the bar closed, and there’s no other place open.

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    #17

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Vegemite

    JajePizdic , Ron Dollete Report

    #18

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Five Guys. Not sure if it’s the same as in the US (I’m in the UK) or I just got a dodgy meal but it was just greasy overpriced mess.

    TimeCharacter3137 , angela n. Report

    Sue From Michigan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like 5 Guys but their burgers aren't worth what they cost.

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    #19

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Pop tarts

    blueXwho , Mike Mozart Report

    The_Bipolar_Express_1225
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they just haven’t had the right type of Pop-Tarts…

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    #20

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Hot Cheetos. I absolutely love spicy foods but they taste like bleeda**. whatever that means

    Nicholatte , Calgary Reviews Report

    Mama Penguin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hot Flamin' Cheetos is my guilty pleasure. My butt does not thank me the next day, though

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    #21

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Truffle oil

    Optimal_Tower1643 , David Jackmanson Report

    Powerful Katrinka
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The majority of truffle oil isn't actually made with truffles. The main ingredient is a chemical designed in a laboratory to mimic the aroma of truffles (synthetic 2,4-dithiapentane).

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    #22

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Beets. My wife tried to convince me to like them by saying "they taste like dirt!" Needless to say, this was an ineffective approach.

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    #23

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Ranch dressing. It’s vile. People put it on EVERYTHING. gross. Just stop it.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When it was first introduced, it was a packet mix that you combined with mayonnaise and real buttermilk. It was delicious then. You can still buy the mix and that's the only way to prepare it IMHO.

    BluEyedSeoulite
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use the mix with sour cream for dips. Sooo yummy

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    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I don't like the pre-made bottle stuff but fresh homemade ranch is tasty

    Shelby Jackson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it but only certain brands and I don't eat it on everything. I can't stand it on pizza and I had an ex who mixed it into her spaghetti sauce. I told her to never do that in front of my mother.

    Brenda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs to be made with buttermilk like the original

    Trisha Howson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I just use on salad. But I do not judge people who dip in everything. Cause I like to eat onions with spaghetti and people don't usually do that so .......and so many people dip ranch on pizza an stuff

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bottle stuff is pumped full of preservatives. However, homemade ranch with buttermilk and fresh herbs can be quite tasty.

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bottled stuff is vile, but homemade ranch dressing is f*****g delicious. It's light, creamy, and full of herbs.

    Sarah Luna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the Midwest...it's like a food group and I'm here for it. Ranch or Big Mac sauce on the side is my jam.

    BryanR
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not like ketchup, but I find fries dipped it in heavenly

    Mama Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I OD'ed on ranch a long time ago and can't even stand the smell of it anymore.

    Elly Safak
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pizza and ranch, French fries and ranch, chicken fingers and ranch, salad with ranch. Ranch is the best!

    SkekVi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't like it that's more for us bro.

    Kiss Army
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can have mine too! :-)

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    Lisa Liston
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use instead of sour cream on a baked potato - yum!

    BadCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do actually like it but I don't get why anyone would use it to dip their pizza and chicken.

    O.M.Miki
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ranch on pizza, salad, french fries, chicken wings all APPROVED ;)

    Jennifer Norton
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ranch isn't bad.... people just over do it all the time. A little bit in a pasta salad can be pretty good.

    lhemilie202
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Make it from scratch and that s**t does go on everything !

    LynzCatastrophe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You. Are. WRONG! You are entitled to your opinions but still wrong!

    Gg
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So gross, I don't get it either

    Bi-Polar Express
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends. I was in North Dakota and there was this bottle of watery white stuff on the table. Just out all day. I asked what it was and they claimed it was ranch dressing. It was not. Ranch dressing is not runny and needs refrigeration.

    Deutschland Mädchen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, not much beats a good snack of carrots dipped in ranch. Yum yum.

    Alicia M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand ranch dressing. In the USA, it's practically worshiped. 🤢

    Kise Miarse
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I respectfully disagree. Ranch *belongs* on everything. 😉

    Glynn Reid
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like sauces/dressings on my food. Fine if it's cooked in the sauce but I've pretty much bought the food because I want to taste the food, not something I've consciously chosen to ruin it with.

    v
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to like it back in the early to mid-80's when the only way you could have it was to make it from one of the powered mix packages. The stuff in the jar is nothing at all like what you'd get by making it yourself.

    Charles 222
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then they try to kiss you with Ranch dressing and carrot /broccoli breath. Vomitous

    Ames Electus
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's gotta be the right ranch though. Not found in any bottle I've found.

    Suck it Trebek
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate ranch dressing and feel like the only person on earth who does. I can't understand why anyone would like this glob of nastiness.

    DragonflyGreen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it but am picky on brands. I e had some amazing house ranch dressings at restaurants that put Hidden Valley to absolute shame. I can think of two places right now off the top of my head. None are big chains.

    Heather Weather
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s good if it’s freshly made with nice fresh herbs. No one asked, but I will make it with thinned out Greek yogurt, no mayo or buttermilk. It’s awesome and very guilt free.

    Robin Canfield
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh..this stuff is awful... blue cheese please

    Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother drenched a salad in it yesterday and made me finish it 🤮

    GayBoi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Inhales aggressively* PREACH!!!!!

    Danielle Lee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ranch isn't that good, there's so many better things

    Mika N
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do like ranch. And I LOVE hot wings dipped in ranch. Oh my mouth is watering.

    Okatango
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weirdly gloopy and why so sweet?

    Mara Is Non-binary 🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ranch is probably my favorite condiment and i like it on salad lol, maybe cuz one american

    Patti Vance
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bottled ranch is terrible. i think it is because they use soybean oil or something similar. but, when made with the mix, mayo and buttermilk...yum.

    Spittnimage
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. My granddaughter eats it with almost everything. 🤢

    Mrs. Jan Glass
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is peak MURRICA!! When I wanted to gross out my Scandinavian, Indian, and UK colleagues, I'd tell them about everything we'll put ranch dressing on.

    Bee she/her
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t use stuff I buy it has to be what the serve at restaurants. Idk why I feel this way

    🥔SaltyPotato🥔
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now as a ranch lover who doesn't put it on pizza, it gets old. i prefer buttermilk ranch or homestyle.

    Linda Shonta
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just reading the ingredients on a lot of "food" is enough to make me put it right back on the shelf at the store and walk away!! Best way to grocery shop, you spend less & get actual real food instead of lab produced products that sound like something you would mix up in Chemistry class!!

    1.21Gigawatts?!
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to eat crackers, cheese, and ranch as a fav snack when I was a kid!

    Speedgoat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pizza/wing dip is literally the only good use for ranch dressing imo.

    Kelli Girouard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's only use is for dipping your hot wings in.

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    #24

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Raisins

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    JPotts
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love oatmeal raisin cookies. As well as raisin bread.

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    #25

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Takis ..

    dumbl1ngz , Tony Webster Report

    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea what this is? Is this some foreign food from foreignland where foreigners come from?

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    #26

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Zucchini pasta

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    T.Milly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I subscribed to a meal delivery service called Freshly & their zucchini pasta is very, very good.

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    #27

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Nutella

    MaesterOfPanic , Jonathan Lin Report

    Bunzilla
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'd actually like it if there was less sugar and more hazelnut.

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    #28

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Avocado!

    insert_cool_name_now , Yosomono Report

    T.Milly
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Avocados are one of my most favorite things in the world. Guacamole is so good. Avocado with a little apple cider vinegar & olive oil... pinch of salt ..... Aaahhh, I'm making myself hungry!

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    #30

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Kimchi, it just doesn't taste as interesting as people say it does

    Nyx_-_-_ , Lisa Risager Report

    #31

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Shrimp, and any other sea-roaches

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shrimp is pretty cool if it's cooked well. Not overcooked and not drenched in seasoning. With most of these you just got to cook it lightly with minimal additions to keep the true taste.

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    #32

    Seafood. It stinks, it looks gross, and every time I've been convinced to try it it's been rank. My husband and I have agreed many times that we'd have to be starving to death before we ever considered seafood as a meal. I do not understand how anybody can enjoy it. It creates a visceral negative reaction in me.

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    Nimues Child
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love seafood, but I'm careful where I source it. No dodgy diner seafood, please.

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    #33

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them Food: Sweet potato Drink: Kombucha I can't understand the enjoyment of either, as both taste like dirt

    Devon_Throwaway , Stacy Spensley Report

    #34

    People Are Joining This Thread Ranting About Overhyped Foods They Don't Understand And Here Are 34 Of Them I don't think it sucks but I don't get why popcorn is so cherished. I don't like the flavor, the texture, or the f*****g kernels that get stuck in my teeth. The smell is always terrible to me and it lingers. But what I really hate is having to explain to people offering it to me that I actually don't like popcorn, no, I really don't, yes, even that type, yes it's a popular snack, no, I really don't like it.

    BeardsuptheWazoo , Toshiyuki IMAI Report

    Rens
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely adore have popcorn sweet and salty being my favourite, I just hate the kernels, because they always get stuck in my teeth. I would love to find the special popcorn without kernels

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