• SeaJ
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    3 months ago

    What the fuck is conspiracy theorists’ obsession with being forced to eat bugs? And why are they such wusses that that is gross to them?

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      3 months ago

      It’s weird because as conspiracy theorists there also tends to be an overlap with preppers, who would be the first people to eat bugs if they had to.

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        3 months ago

        Real preppers would, yes. These dudes are just ammosexuals with delusions of grandeur.

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            3 months ago

            I’ve never tried them but from what I have heard, they basically just taste like a crunchy version of what ever spice you are getting them with. You only really get flavor with the bigger things. I’m not opposed to eating bugs but have not come across the opportunity to have them since I have been willing to eat them.

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              3 months ago

              Yeah theoretically I’m fine with it but it’s a good I feel disgust towards eating so don’t want to partake in.

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                2 months ago

                Thanks. But it’s not something I feel like actively seeking out. However, if I see some fried crickets at a farmer’s market or chocolate covered grass hoppers at small store, I would be happy to try them out.

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                  2 months ago

                  Totally fair. I first had crickets when I was a kid (in a sucker from a museum. I was the only one in my class trip willing to buy and consume it), so it doesn’t bother me at all, but I get the squick.