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It is a long standing argument in my family of the evilness of Brussel Sprouts. My mum loves them and myself, my dad and sister can't stand them. Where do you stand on the position of sprouts? Yay or they should burn in hell?

I prefer broccoli.

Strait up dog gak if you were to ask me. Honestly, they taste like dirt.....DIRT! Who would voluntarily eat dirt?


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Coolyo294 wrote:I prefer broccoli.

Yes

I personally dislike almost ever bit of veg I have tried.

I LOOOOOVE them but my girlfriend HAAAATES them.

I understand though because I hated them until I was around 14.

Brussels are fething brilliant! cooked properly with a bit of bacon they are the best.

Boiled, soggy, mushy, sprouts are evil though.

Mr. Burning wrote:Brussels are fething brilliant! cooked properly with a bit of bacon they are the best.

Boiled, soggy, mushy, sprouts are evil though.

Yeah, there's a sweet spot. They have to have a bit of a pop and crunch, but still need to be soft.

Looots of butter is mandatory, too.

They are delicious, I'd eat them every day if I could (and if my wife would stand it).

However, I used to hate them and only discovered my love for them after I turned 30 and by accident at a Xmas dinner. Strange how one's tastes mature with age...

I will not touch the devil's testicles.

They are truly the work of the devil..just ask the boys from 'Bottom'

Just YouTube 'Bottom Sprouts'.. One of the funniest things you will see!

They're ok, but there are worse vegetables in my opinion.

They are foul when just boiled (though most vegetables are) however can be very nice when cooked correctly.

I hate them. I prefer other greens such as peas.

Coolyo294 wrote:I prefer broccoli.

I second that.

I've yet to even see them in person.

My second favourite vegetable after Leeks

Love 'em.

Sprouts are awesome.

Mr. Burning wrote:Brussels are fething brilliant! cooked properly with a bit of bacon they are the best.

Boiled, soggy, mushy, sprouts are evil though.

This...

Not a picky eater myself and if done right they go quite well with meatloaf...

But I have seen soggy sprouts before (even tasted one of the nasty buggers) and I wouldn't touch them with a 39 and a half foot pole...

Dirt tastes better than brussel sprouts. Don't ask how I know....


Funny story: My mother used to fix them a couple times a year. My sister and I would put up an enormous fuss over it; mom would argue back, dad just stayed out of it. One night, mom turned to him and sorta-yelled, "Why aren't you saying anything! The only reason I make these disgusting things is for you!"

He looked over at her with a bewildered expression. "Don't look at me!" he replied. "The only reason I eat them is because you cook them. I thought you liked them."

Sheepish looks were exchanged, all the sprouts went back in the pot, and we never, EVER had those nasty things again.

Love 'em, they're up there with beets

Apparently people who like sprouts have fewer taste buds than people who hate them.

Essentially, if you like sprouts, it's only because your palate isn't developed enough.

Pre steamed sprouts sautéed with bacon and onions are extremely good.

marv335 wrote:Apparently people who like sprouts have fewer taste buds than people who hate them.

Essentially, if you like sprouts, it's only because your palate isn't developed enough.

Taste buds =/= developed palate

It's actually really interesting. There's some evidence that picky eaters actually have MORE taste buds and they can taste SO MUCH of it that it's overwhelming and they become sensitive to certain bad flavors. Having slightly duller taste results in better blending of flavors when the signal hits your brain.

Rented Tritium wrote:

marv335 wrote:Apparently people who like sprouts have fewer taste buds than people who hate them.

Essentially, if you like sprouts, it's only because your palate isn't developed enough.

Taste buds =/= developed palate

It's actually really interesting. There's some evidence that SOME picky eaters actually have MORE taste buds and they can taste SO MUCH of it that it's overwhelming and they become sensitive to certain bad flavors. Having slightly duller taste results in better blending of flavors when the signal hits your brain.

Fix'd.

The majority of fussy eaters are just fussy eaters who were raised on a poor diet.

I'm not a fussy eater, I've eaten Tarantula, Cockroach and all sorts of marvellous insects and dog too....but godamn it I draw the line at mini cabbage...

All the more for me, then!

Sprouts rock.

I love Brussel Sprouts..but then again I enjoy almost all Veggies when done properly.
Any vegetable is horrid if it's boiled to mush, but steamed and flavored a bit...good stuff.

I'm OK with most vegetables but Brussels sprout are just horrid.

Never having the urge to have them I voted.
What are sprouts, since there is no option for not having tried them.