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WHAT ARE DURIANS?
So, what are durians? Well, first of all, it must not be mistaken with a jackfruit (durians are waayyyy more awesome-r!). The durians, which are natives to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia, has edible flesh which emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust.
Okay people, (especialy the durian-haters!!) the first reason you probably turn down an innocent fruit is because of the odor. Come on, it's not bad compared to a skunk spray, a sewage or even a week of you people not bathing! Some idiot describes it as "... overripe cheese, rotting fish, unwashed socks, a city dumped on a hot summer's day,". Ugh, come on, that description is what I call OVERREACTION. Most people who hasn't eaten the durian would probably have very bad first impressions on them maybe due to comments made by friends, brothers, sisters, and even tv programmes. Everyone has their own opinions, they might say that because their friends and brothers and sisters may have said that, and therefore you say that too, so I suggest you just try it without any first impressions at all, and make your own truthful statement after you TRULY tasted it. If you don't like it, then fine, but if you like it, don't lie to people and say it tastes like dirt! Ignore the sweet, sweet smell, and you can enjoy the deliciousness :)
I've seen all sorts of western television shows trying out the durian, well I wouldn't say trying out, they just pinched the fruit (a tiny little eensy weensie pinch), hardly even put it in their mouths and go, "OH MY GOD ITS HORRIBLE. INDESCRIBABLE, LIKE ROTTEN EGG, YUGH, BLEGH BLEGH!" Dude, that thing hardly touches your tongue and the overreaction switch is turned on. I watched 'Bizarre Foods' on discovery travel & living, I mean, that fat bastard tried out bull's balls, cow utters, monkey brains, chicken's ovum, whale's sperm (I'm not kidding!!), goat's dicks, pig's brains etc etc,, and you go "OMG THE MOST HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE" over a freakin durian?! Which one do you think is grosser, the whale's sperm, or a durian? Think twice, asshole.
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Okay, lemme give you first-timers some handy tips when trying out a durian (or any new fruit for that matter).
1) Take a small piece
2) Try to savour it
3) Breathe normally
4) Take your time...
5) Never shock your tastebuds by racing at the rate enthusiasts eat, or you might also race to throw the thing up.
Durians has a very unique taste, but if most of you still thinks it has a disagreeable smell, the whole experience of choosing durians, cutting durians etc etc are worth it, considering the absolutely divine taste of the durian.
Don't be a faggot, go ahead and try out a durian, today! (:
