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Don't Knock it Til You Try It

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Nom Chompsky, Feb 7, 2013.

  1. Nom Chompsky

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    The premise of this thread is simple -- what people, places, and things were you initially skeptical about but wound up loving? Bonus points for explaining why it's so good.

    Focus: That Stuff I Just Said

    In Before: Anal
     
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    Beef tongue. Holy crap is that stuff ever tasty.
     
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    I'm just gonna get the obvious out of the way...

    Tossing salad, or having it tossed. Both can be great, just shower first.

    Also, calamari.

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    Skydiving. I was skeptical at first, but it was fun as hell.

    Oh and Quinoa, that shit is delicious.
     
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    Electric nipple clamps
     
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    Electric many things... Ever had a beard rub with electricity? It is pure fucking bliss. Same with massages all over various parts of the body. Obviously I am referring to a low voltage/amperage.
     
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    Sat next to Rachel Maddow on a plane once. Beforehand I thought she was an obnoxious cunt like all political pundits (right or left.) But we chatted on random things like cooking and different books we enjoyed and she's actually pretty chill and funny. I really enjoyed the conversation I had with her.
     
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    Warsaw, Poland. It's a beautiful city, everything is ridiculously cheap, and the girls are all extremely hot. Excluding the prices, it was the complete opposite to what I imagined it being in my head.
     
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    Paris. I don't know why so many people shit all over this city, I loved every second of walking around it. There's endless amazing things to see there, but then again I'm a sightseeing-type.

    American beers-- the ones we can't GET. Much like my country and music, they dump all of their stale-ass testicle cheese over the border and keep the good shit to themselves.
     
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    Hard work.

    Never liked doing it and would always look for the easy way out. Now working hard to achieve a great result in something is very enjoyable and I think many people miss out on the feeling by being lazy.
     
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    Naps: Rag on the siesta thing all you want - a nap in the middle of the day is a slice of heaven

    Moonshine: It's not just for shitty cable shows. A lovingly prepared batch of 'shine can have a subtle flavor all its own. It aint just for the Ozarks . . . .
     
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    Pillars of the Earth.

    And almond butter.
     
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    Sushi. Fuck you, I'm Australian. We're a little behind the times.

    Dancing. I have loathed and feared dancing all my life. I'm currently taking lessons and it's one of the most enjoyable parts of my week.

    (Indoor / outdoor) Beach volleyball. Nothing against this in particular, just didn't think it was my cup of tea. As it turns out, it's fun as hell, a decent workout without being overwhelming, and strangely satisfying.
     
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    County Lockup



    Builds character.
     
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    Running. There is something magical about pushing past what you think you can do, zoning out and experiencing a type of body meditation. I am becoming addicted to it.

    Living in a country that you weren't born in. It changes the way you see yourself and others in a way that seems almost douchey to describe.
     
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    Most of Eastern Europe falls into this too. Screw Western Europe, expensive and too touristy.
     
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    Almond Milk. I thought it was hippie shit for lactards and vegans alone. I got some to make smoothies with a few weeks ago and thought I was going to need to choke it down a little for the sake of healthiness but holy crap that stuff is DELICIOUS. I've bought some every week since. I'm not a huge fan of cow milk in particular, so I might start using it as a substitute for a lot of things.
     
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    This is something that I have yet to try, but seems to be all the rage, so maybe someone can fill me in on it: coconut water.

    I don't understand. Is it the liquid from inside coconuts? If so, that's gotta be pretty goddamned pricey to produce. Is it water infused with coconut? Much cheaper. In either case, I hate the taste of coconut. Is it just clever marketing, like Smart Water, or Vitamin Water? That makes the most sense to me.
     
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    It tasted to me like very, very, very watered down skim milk with a touch of coconut.
     
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    I assume there are probably waters infused with coconut out there, but actual coconut water is the water from inside green coconuts.

    My girlfriend likes it and we keep some in the 'fridge. It's pretty healthy, has a lot of potassium in it - but realistically, there's nothing to back it up as the ultimate sports drink, or the claims that it cures some diseases. For her, it's good because she doesn't like to drink water, but likes the taste of the coconut water, so it helps her hydrate after a run or a workout.