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Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I've always been in awe of complex life and evolution but sometimes it can go horribly wrong:
Brussel sprouts...Now just where the hell did these vile, disgusting, horrible, foul, appaling green balls of sulphurous evil come from? Just writing about them leaves a bitter taste in my mouth! Seriously, how could evolution through natural selection ever have gone this wrong? I have a few theories and I'm hoping that some of you might be able to help me clear this up once and for all.
1: God created brussel sprout the same day he created hell (he was in a evil and twisted mood after all). Brussel sprouts were put on earth as a reminder of what is in store for all of us if we ended up in hell.
2: Due to the foul, horrible taste of brussel sprouts it was able to evolve freely without any competition.
3: Could there be a third (or even fourth) option?
Coming to think of it, brussel sprouts might be the main reason why I am an atheist. I mean, why would a supposingly all-loving God create something as vile and evil as brussel sprouts? This is a clear sign that God doesn't love us and also clearly shows why he can't exist due to the logical contradictions!
What do you reckon?
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Brussel Sprouts are the best food ever - we simply evolved a really poor sense of taste.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I agree with you craveman, brussel sprouts are vile, disgusting, horrible, and foul. And spinage to 
For the early years of my life I hated them, and my mum insisted that I eat them and like them at that.
Know that I am an adult I actually like them. Sometimes seasoning them or cooking them a different way will produce a different taste.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 5:32 pm
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(December 14, 2009 at 5:20 pm)Amphora Wrote: I agree with you craveman, brussel sprouts are vile, disgusting, horrible, and foul. And spinage to
For the early years of my life I hated them, and my mum insisted that I eat them and like them at that.
Know that I am an adult I actually like them. Sometimes seasoning them or cooking them a different way will produce a different taste.
They're only worth eating steamed or braised/slow fried imo, roasting and grilling them brings out a nasty taste. Always need a little butter and salt on them.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I've never eaten them. I should try this food of the devil.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I never touch the stuff. That and Belgian Endive are firmly on the top of my food to hate list.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 7:22 pm
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(December 14, 2009 at 7:10 pm)leo-rcc Wrote: I never touch the stuff. That and Belgian Endive are firmly on the top of my food to hate list.
You need to try my recipe 
Heat a tablespoon of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter until it starts to foam
Cut 20 brussel sprouts in long slices and place in the pan for 5-10 mins
Throw in a few cloves of crushed garlic, sage, salt and pepper and 1/4 finely chopped red onion and cook for another 5
Top with parmesan cheese.
It's also good with some spinach leaves and smokey bacon.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Brussel sprouts are man made by selection and would never develop naturally, just like nearly all common vegetables.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 7:34 pm
(December 14, 2009 at 7:30 pm)fr0d0 Wrote: Brussel sprouts are man made by selection and would never develop naturally, just like nearly all common vegetables.
Yep, they're actually mutant cabages and not sprouts at all.
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RE: Evolution gone wrong...
December 14, 2009 at 8:37 pm
I eat ONE brussel sprout,once a year to be polite. My sister in law always does some with Xmas lunch.
I force myself to eat broccoli (but never cauliflower) as it's very good for you.Same for very finely shredded cabbage, as coleslaw,smothered in mayo and other things to disguise the taste. I like sauerkraut.(especially with pastrami) I like spinach but not silver beet. Also like some of the Asian green leafy vegetables such as bok choy and pak choy.
My staple veg: onions,spuds, carrots,peas, capsicum, (bell pepper) spinach, sweet potato, pumpkin (plus fresh large chilli,garlic and ginger)---and whatever fruit and vegetables are in season. Right now it's cherries and strawberries with tomatoes just starting, and bananas are down to about $3kg (about $1.45 lb)
I steam almost all of my vegetables in my handiest kitchen gadget; a 3 tiered electric steamer. (about $50 from say Walmart)
I actually like iceberg lettuce. Terrific if you peel off a leaf,making a cup,and bung him some chilli con carne, roll up and eat. Works with all kinds of hot food,spicy or not.
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