• IninewCrow
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    142 years ago

    The Inuit (formerly called the derogatory ‘Eskimos’) have a taste for fermented whale blubber.

    The Scandinavians also have a taste for fermented seafood.

    There’s something about living in freezing weather and developing a taste for semi rotten food.

    • @[email protected]
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      152 years ago

      I’d wager it has something to do with living in a barren wasteland for at least half the year.

      • @[email protected]
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        102 years ago

        When the choice is between starve to death or eat the putrid thing, most people will eat the putrid thing.

        I dont think the boyfriendvwas at risk if starving.

    • @[email protected]
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      82 years ago

      The Scandinavians also have a taste for fermented seafood.

      Excuse me, but that’s only the Swedes! We may have other weird eating habits in Denmark but surströmning ain’t one.

      • Victor
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        12 years ago

        Swede here, can confirm swedes like some of the nastiest mf bs. I don’t get it. I just stay clear.

    • Marxism-Fennekinism
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      12 years ago

      Likely because there aren’t a lot of herbs and spices where it’s cold and fermentation adds complexity to the flavour.