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Many of my friends feel that raw fish is only suitable to be used as bait for fishing. When I ask them, "Have you ever tried sushi?" the answer is always no. If you won't try some type of food, how can you say you won't like it?

I must admit to some cultural preferences in my diet, but generally, I will try anything that someone else is eating. At first, the thought of your duck-egg meal turned me off, but upon reflection, I realized that I loved duck when served rare. So I guess I would like the duck-egg combo.

If I ever get to Scotland, I will definitely try haggis. After a few whiskeys, I will do many things ordinary people won't do. What were you drinking when you concocted PB&T sandwiches? or smoking?

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Haha I was a broke college student quite into lifting weights at the time. Given I was already eating craploads of protein powder and milk (and how boring that was becoming) I had to find a way to include tuna, but the taste was far too dry and bland for me. So, I slapped some peanut butter (chunky of course) on it one day, toasted the bread for a change, and voila-- the PB&T was born.

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What a great visual to start my day. My father taught me that when confronting food I had never eaten, I should look at other people eating the same thing. You may not like this new food, but it won't kill you.

I love raw fish, which my friends call bait, so I guess I qualify as someone who eats things that are not mainstream in the western culinary world. I'm sure that after a few bourbons, I will join you in enjoying a balut.

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Bait as in sushi or? I'm curious now

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Sep 13, 2022Liked by JJ Pryor

That sounds disgusting but then a lot of things they eat in Asia sound disgusting to me. can't be any worse than haggis. To each their own. Your emails are always a pleasant surprise to start the day. Thanks for writing.

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Haha I'm glad I didn't gross you out too much on your morning view

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Sep 13, 2022Liked by JJ Pryor

I grew up on a farm. Only thing that grosses me out is snotty noses. Mucus is disgusting

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Sep 13, 2022Liked by JJ Pryor

🤢

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😁

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Humans are the most oppressive and destructive species on the planet. It's not surprise you have found another way to violently exploit sentient life.

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Thank you, Mr. Alien.

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