Certain foods just have an unappetizing name...(ie Kumquats, Yogurt, Succotash, Wheat Germ, etc) Personally I think I would eat more of them if they had better names I think. : D
2006-12-30 05:45:50 · 9 answers · asked by Chistiaŋ 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Turnip, brussel sprouts, tofu, eggplant, parsnips (sounds painful), liver (actually, anything named for an organ), and my all time favourite (for sounding AND being disgusting)... HEAD CHEESE.
The proof IS in the pudding, and the medium is the message... names do matter. Have to say I agree!
2006-12-30 12:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would eat more of them if they changed the names? The name doesn't affect the flavor, at least not where I'm from. I'm still trying to imagine the conversation:
"Would you like some more Wheat Germ?"
"No, it's delicious and I'd like to eat more, but I don't like the name."
I just can't see that happening.
2006-12-30 13:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mitch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good thought. I've always disliked 'yogurt' as a word. And Wheat 'Germ' does make you wonder, doesn't it!? Also, having several acquaintances named Pamela, it kinda bothers me to spray 'pam' on my cooking pans before cooking!
2006-12-30 13:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah....turnips would still taste awful no matter what! Same thing with radishes and beets.....*shudder*....
I love succotash....now I'm hungry! ;)
2006-12-30 13:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anashuya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, except about Yoghurt. I actually like that name.
2006-12-30 13:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by Sunrise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point- I never thought of that
2006-12-30 13:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Don't forget sour cream, sour kraut and Tofu.
2006-12-30 13:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by hazelblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid, I would never eat rump roast.
2006-12-30 13:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
changing their names wont change the way they taste.
2006-12-30 13:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Jezabel the annoyed cat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋