Overrated foods... That others love

[Bogie_Nights]

Mmm, I love soups...

Here's another one: roast beef as lunch meat. Give me good turkey, chicken, tuna, even ham... I'll pretty much take them all over roast beef on a sandwich. Corned beef is another story though.

[chickenpotpie]

Shipwreck, great call on Kobe Beef. Never thought of that!

Regarding lobster, that's what they used to serve to prisoners a long time ago. And they used to complain that being served that was cruel punishment. Now it's served for "market price" at fine restaurants. Go figure.

[Shipwreck]

[quote name='chickenpotpie' timestamp='1362851612' post='6577971']
Shipwreck, great call on Kobe Beef. Never thought of that!

Regarding lobster, that's what they used to serve to prisoners a long time ago. And they used to complain that being served that was cruel punishment. Now it's served for "market price" at fine restaurants. Go figure.
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I love lobster, I refuse to pay lobster price though. Like you said, it was commoner food for the longest time and fed to prisoners. But some ****** bags decided it tasted good and wanted to make it a delicacy which is absolutely retarded. As for the Kobe beef thing, if I am not mistaken we do not get Kobe beef here in America. We get something that resembles Kobe beef and people pay stupid prices for it. Its great for a steak, bad for a burger.

[JackpotJohnny]

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[quote name='rodge' timestamp='1362842454' post='6577169']
I must also turn in my man card and admit that I cannot stand bacon. I've tried it many, many times and cooked in a variety of ways, and I just don't understand all the love. It's weird because I adore nearly all other meat products. As mentioned above I think the "fatty-ness" of bacon is the biggest reason for my disdain.
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Good example of a food I consider overrated.

Bacon is one of the most beloved foods out there, but I don't love it. I'll eat it if it's there at a family breakfast or when we're camping, but I'll never order it or make it.

And I also agree with Ship and Jeff when it comes to pizza. I want chicken and ranch on my salad, not my pizza. Bbq sauce on my ribs or brisket, not my pizza, etc... Gimme sausage, peperoni, and maybe mushrooms.

Same with everything else I mentioned. I'll eat it, but I don't see what people rave about.
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I don't understand you guys , everything is better with bacon!
The saltyness compliments and crunchy texture ..OMG
Bacon on your hamburger
Chocolate covered bacon
Bacon bloody Mary's
Baconaise is amazing

Now turkey bacon is straight garbage..and pretty much anything that passes as food that is made with turkey instead of meat.

[Bogie_Nights]

And you know what, everyone I know is with you on this one.

I'm just sort of mehhhh towards it. Like I said, I'll eat it if you put it in front of me, but I don't ever order it or make it.

A sandwich joint by my house makes a great turkey sandwich that they put bacon on no matter what. I don't take the bacon off, but if they didn't put it on there, I wouldn't add it for $.90.

[MtlJeff]

[quote name='hogans71' timestamp='1362809384' post='6575965']
I can pretty much eat everything (and have) but for the life of me, don't get the attraction to Chinese food. Will never eat it. Bad experience with chop suey I suppose...

Jeff - no sushi? Love that stuff (as does the wife. Never really ate it beforehand). Helps that we have some solid places to choose from. No gas station sushi for me...
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My ex told me i had to go with her 3 times to sushi before i decided i didn't like it. I made it twice and after the second she stopped trying. Something about the texture and the taste. I just can't eat it....

There's a place around here that has fried chicken sushi as an option. If we go there i am cool

[cdnglf]

[quote name='Son_of_Sahm' timestamp='1362793565' post='6574691']
For me:

Lobster. Everyone seems to love it, and I love seafood. But I find that lobster is a little too rich and sweet for my taste. And I've had it as fresh as fresh can get (my father in law has hooped it and cooked it for me the same day)....

Lamb. I'm married to an Armenian, and they know how to cook it. I've had it at many weddings and parties, and at its best, it tastes like, well, lamb.

Discuss.
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Dim sum (almost all the dishes you'll typically see) and pho.
There are plenty of asian foods that I like very much, but those two... meh.

[Bogie_Nights]

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[quote name='hogans71' timestamp='1362809384' post='6575965']
I can pretty much eat everything (and have) but for the life of me, don't get the attraction to Chinese food. Will never eat it. Bad experience with chop suey I suppose...

Jeff - no sushi? Love that stuff (as does the wife. Never really ate it beforehand). Helps that we have some solid places to choose from. No gas station sushi for me...
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My ex told me i had to go with her 3 times to sushi before i decided i didn't like it. I made it twice and after the second she stopped trying. Something about the texture and the taste. I just can't eat it....

There's a place around here that has fried chicken sushi as an option. If we go there i am cool
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Lol, nice...

But why would you ruin good fried chicken by putting rice and seaweed around it?

Does one dip fried chicken sushi in wasabi/soy, ranch dressing, or buffalo sauce?

[Dantastic]

Caviar.... To me overated. I love sushi and seafood, but for the price a good caviar tastes awful to me.

[Gamble Gamble]

Being in Philly, I would have to say Pat's and Geno's Cheesesteaks in the city. [size=4]People come to phl and go ape d!ck for them and they are probably among the worst two places in the city to get them.[/size]

I agree with prime rib too. Its too fatty and for the same price as a filet, I'll go with the filet.

[poizster]

I really don't get the fascination with fondue. Having to fork what you want, figure out which batter to use, figure out which oil or broth you want to cook it in while trying to avoid a grease fire, put the meat in liquid and check your watch? It can become a dangerous and annoying way to eat, especially when under the influence.

[Falang_Golfer]

Cereal - it's like dog food to me. Just something to fill you up.

Fish eyes - ok, that's probably not on most lists but someone close to me eats them. Gag.

Warm desserts - one possible exception is hot fudge but if on a warm brownie I'm outie 5000.

Cinnamon rolls or breakfast pastries.

Hot Pot or those places you cook your own food in a pot of water/soup. I suck at cooking, that's why I went out to eat, now I'm eating my sucky boiled food.

[Bogie_Nights]

^^^well, I've never had fondue. And I won't, if I don't have to. So I agree.

[Bogie_Nights]

@Falang... Ah yes. Cereal. Almost as good a call as bacon.... Again, I'm not disgusted by it, and I'd eat it in a pinch. But my pantry usually has had anywhere from 5 to 15 different types of cereal over the last 12 years or so (I have kids). And I don't think I've eaten any of that shlt ever during those years. Ever.

[Bogie_Nights]

Here's another for you guys:

Donuts.

I always pass them up when someone sets up a couple of dozen in the office. And when my kids have to have them on a Saturday morning, I grab their donuts and a ham and cheese croissant for me.

[Shipwreck]

Cereal? CEREAL? Cereal is deeeeeelish! Especially Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch!

[MtlJeff]

[quote name='Son_of_Sahm' timestamp='1362883694' post='6580985']
Here's another for you guys:

Donuts.

I always pass them up when someone sets up a couple of dozen in the office. And when my kids have to have them on a Saturday morning, I grab their donuts and a ham and cheese croissant for me.
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good lord, donuts? I ate like 3 donuts today. Tim Hortons is a national treasure up here

[poizster]

[quote name='MtlJeff' timestamp='1362885567' post='6581217']
[quote name='Son_of_Sahm' timestamp='1362883694' post='6580985']
Here's another for you guys:

Donuts.

I always pass them up when someone sets up a couple of dozen in the office. And when my kids have to have them on a Saturday morning, I grab their donuts and a ham and cheese croissant for me.
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good lord, donuts? I ate like 3 donuts today. Tim Hortons is a national treasure up here
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As it should be. I spent 6 months in Canada and ate breakfast and lunch there all the time.

[Chief Illiniwek]

Here's what I absolutely don't get: spicy food, most especially wings. Why the crap do I wanna burn my mouth while eating? And so many guys consider it "manly" that they can handle the spiciest wings at a restaurant. What's the point?

[poizster]

[quote name='Chief Illiniwek' timestamp='1362891060' post='6581607']
Here's what I absolutely don't get: spicy food, most especially wings. Why the crap do I wanna burn my mouth while eating? And so many guys consider it "manly" that they can handle the spiciest wings at a restaurant. What's the point?
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It's an excuse to drink beer faster and more frequently, that's what I tell my girlfriend, especially when we're out with her parents.

[Thrillhouse]

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I really don't get the fascination with fondue. Having to fork what you want, figure out which batter to use, figure out which oil or broth you want to cook it in while trying to avoid a grease fire, put the meat in liquid and check your watch? It can become a dangerous and annoying way to eat, especially when under the influence.
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I like the bread and cheese fondue. Meat not so much.

[Shipwreck]

[quote name='Chief Illiniwek' timestamp='1362891060' post='6581607']
Here's what I absolutely don't get: spicy food, most especially wings. Why the crap do I wanna burn my mouth while eating? And so many guys consider it "manly" that they can handle the spiciest wings at a restaurant. What's the point?
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+1 to that brother! If you are sweating your nuts off while eating something simple like salsa or wings, don't try and tell me "it's not that hot!" Although there is a Hot Wing Challenge at a local BBQ joint here that I want to do, but only because you get free stuff for it.

[chickenpotpie]

[quote name='Shipwreck' timestamp='1362925360' post='6582587']
[quote name='Chief Illiniwek' timestamp='1362891060' post='6581607']
Here's what I absolutely don't get: spicy food, most especially wings. Why the crap do I wanna burn my mouth while eating? And so many guys consider it "manly" that they can handle the spiciest wings at a restaurant. What's the point?
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+1 to that brother! If you are sweating your nuts off while eating something simple like salsa or wings, don't try and tell me "it's not that hot!" Although there is a Hot Wing Challenge at a local BBQ joint here that I want to do, but only because you get free stuff for it.
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Amen to that. Thing is, even after you finish and your mouth settles down, there's still "Round 2" to deal with. No thanks.

[ABgolfer2]

[quote name='Shipwreck' timestamp='1362884043' post='6581019']
Cereal? CEREAL? Cereal is deeeeeelish! Especially Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch!
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Wow that sounds awful, but I detest artificial nut flavouring in all forms (like kids "peanut free" peanut butter for example).

[defaultoprime]

lutefisk...

[Petethreeput]

The Bloomin Onion. Everyone claims to love it, but no one actually eats it.

What did Terry Bradshaw say about sushi? "Where I'm from they call that bait." I agree.

[SterlingArcher]

Sushi rolls are OK every once or twice a year for me, at least there is some rice and maybe a flavorful sauce or something. What I do not understand is sashimi, its just a slab of raw fish positioned nicely on a plate.

[Thrillhouse]

It's interesting how many people here feel the way I do about sushi considering how many people I know who love it.

[Dr. Krieger]

I seem to agree with most on here about sushi. I enjoy it in moderation, some of my friends however like to go out about once a month for sushi which is entirely too often for my taste. I feel the most overrated food is caviar, "good" caviar is incredibly expensive and at least to me tastes horrible.

[Bogie_Nights]

[quote name='SterlingArcher' timestamp='1362935693' post='6583411']
Sushi rolls are OK every once or twice a year for me, at least there is some rice and maybe a flavorful sauce or something. What I do not understand is sashimi, its just a slab of raw fish positioned nicely on a plate.
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Strange isn't it.... I love sashimi. Sushi is ok too, imo, but it is better without the rice and seaweed.

If we all liked the same stuff, the world would be a boring place...