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They say tastes vary from place to place and, well, that's true. You can't judge people by what they like. Except, yes, you totally can. If you eat any of these foods and like them then you belong in a rubber room away from sharp objects.

Durian

The outside is a porcupine and the inside is stinky pudding. This is natures way of saying hands off.

The durian is an Asian delight affectionately nicknamed the stink fruit. It smells so bad that it's banned in public buildings and transportation. Still, some people love it.

Garlic Ice Cream

Still too expensive.

Not sure if your date is a vampire? Order this desert and save your neck.

Chlorophyl Kit-Kat

Mowin' the chocolate factory lawn.

Kit-Kats come in a mind-boggling array of flavors in Japan. Chlorophyll flavor tastes like fresh cut grass smells. Delicious.

Bacon Vodka

Combine wine, dine and swine.

OK, I know you're all salivating at the thought of this. I tried it. It's horrible. Bet it's great in a bloody mary though!

Jellyfish Ice Cream

Yes, it actually glows. DO NOT EAT GLOWING FOOD.

What is... I don't... Oh no. No.

Geoduck

Not pictured: Rhino penis.

Supposedly this is delicious, like a crunchy clam soaked in brine. It looks like a dong.

Kiviak

What is dead can never die. But it can kill.

This is a bird that was sealed inside a sealskin, whole, for months. Open that up inside and you'll have to buy a new house.

Dried Salted Fish

What is fishier than fish? Salted fish. You have to soak it in water before it's ready to eat. Doing so releases the kraken.

Natto

Not sure if already eaten...

This traditional Japanese dish smells and tastes like old socks. Yes, really. And kids are made to eat it.

Iru (Fermented Nigerian Beans)

Pretty sure this is a punishment for bad children.

It tastes and smells just like it looks. Why do people ferment beans? The world may never know.

Doenjang (Korean Bean Paste)

What is with the poop lookin' chow in Asia?!

This soy bean paste can best be compared to super-concentrated soy sauce. And people eat it. A lot.

Lutefisk (Jellied Fish)

Spreadable fish.

Yes, fish can be turned into a jelly using the same method the mafia turns people into a jelly. Aren't you glad you know that?

Chou Tofu (Smelly Tofu)

I must admit that looks good.

Yes, the name is Chinese for "smelly tofu." And it's accurate. The flavor is hard to describe. Try imagining a corpse covered in ketchup.

Surstromming

The instructions on this "delicacy" are, "Do not open inside. Be careful outside: It attracts flies." Yup. This fish isn't safe to eat inside OR outside.

Mama Mia Pizza Beer

Why not stir your Coors with a pepperoni stick?

Full disclosure: I love this stuff. Every time I drink it I hate it... and then I crave more.

Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda

Just seeing this stuff brings back terrible memories.

This is an old school New York Jewish treat. And it's horrific. Imagine Seltzer, but worse.

Jones Holiday Sides Sodas

Want to have a thanksgiving dinner but your jaw was recently wired shut? Here's the solution.

Bud Light And Clamato

Clamato is tomato juice mixed with clam juice. Bud Light is barely-alcoholic water. Awesome.

Smoked Salmon Vodka

The flavor is just too strong to actually drink. It's like salted salt.

India's Mint Mischief Potato Chips

You can't really improve upon the simple potato chip, but people keep trying. This is just a step too far.

Binotomo Eggplant Toothpaste

Japan is essentially Willy Wonka's chocolate factory for adults.

NO, dammit!! What's next? Beef jerky mouth wash??

Haggis

In case you need something substantial to vomit, here is an organ football.

This is a sheep's butthole stuffed with its guts and roasted. Scottish people eat this. And that is why Scotch whiskey was invented.

Black Pudding

Sausage made from blood. If your date orders this, remember the garlic ice cream from earlier.

Suet

Suet is raw sheep or beef fat. Few people just eat it outright, but it is an important ingredient in many dishes that will send you to the ER. Just spare the effort and eat a stick of butter.

100 Years Egg

This came out of a bird.

It only looks and smells like it took 100 years to make this egg. Imagine your worst-ever fart.

Wichetty Grub

I have to admit the flavor description (bacony) sounds great. But I am NOT eating Australian insect larvae.

Escamole

That ain't rice.

I am also not eating these 'buttery, nutty," Mexican insect babies.

Virgin Boy Eggs

She isn't wearing gloves.

In one city in China they boil eggs in young boys' urine. And then eat them. Personally, I'd use them as prank ammo.

Hakarl

That's a full warehouse of rotting sharks.

Take a shark and let it ferment in its own juices. Fermented meat. It just shouldn't happen.

Cynar (Italian Artichoke Liqueur)

If "old" is the best you can do, pick a new product to sell.

The Italians are insane, that's the only explanation for passing up some of the best grapes in the world to make gasoline out of artichokes.