Originally Posted by
gobluetwo
Have you ever seen the show on Travel channel called "Bizarre Foods?" this guy goes around the country/world sampling some pretty crazy stuff (jellied moose snout in alaska; fresh pig intestine in NO; a variety of creepy crawlies everywhere; etc). on one episode, he tried durian. given the fact that this guy could keep down sheep testicles and tarantula, i was surprised that he could not take a second bite of durian. claimed it was just about the foulest thing he'd ever eaten. on a recent episode (NYC), he again tried durian and again failed to keep down more than one bite.
never had it, but have seen it in asian groceries. after having watched that show, i doubt i will ever try it.
That guy is, then, a real wuss
Durian is a delicious fruit, and I vividly recommend it. The texture is...somewhere between butter and cream cheese. Granted, the smell can be overwhelming for the un-initiated, but once you sink your teeth into the delicious meat of the fruit, you'll quickly forget about that.
I'm actually serious here, although it's something that I guess most would need to "learn to love"
I would not, however, eat it in an airplane, since I would not want to upset someone with as weak a stomach as that guy from "Bizarre Foods"
