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What are your unpopular opinions about health / fitness?
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Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
This is hilarious--I am cracking up over this. Were they, like, Dunkin Donuts, or were they actually something special? Because if they were comparable to the doughnuts known as "Amish Crack" around here, I can understand the concern that you experience the awesomeness.6 -
French_Peasant wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
This is hilarious--I am cracking up over this. Were they, like, Dunkin Donuts, or were they actually something special? Because if they were comparable to the doughnuts known as "Amish Crack" around here, I can understand the concern that you experience the awesomeness.
Those Amish donuts are crack.... Now I want to take a trip to Reading Terminal Market.2 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.1 -
magster4isu wrote: »Chili must have beans or it is not chili.
No - if you put beans or anything else in it you are making soup or stew (depending on how thick you make the stock).7 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
Cake culture or simple politeness in making sure the new guy feels welcome to participate?
If they were freaking out about how awesome it was to have donuts, that indicates to me that it's likely not a common occurrence to have them. People don't get stoked about normal, weekly things.
The departmental practice is to bring in donuts on your birthday. There are maybe 25-30 people in that group, so that means a lot of birthdays and a lot of donuts, even is many don't participate. I'm not sure how much time you have spent in an office environment, but people would get stoked if you brought in food 5 days a week, it never gets old (December is essentially one continuous Christmas potluck and people can't get enough.)
So on average they get donuts about once every two weeks. I'd say twice a month is infrequent enough to get excited about donut day.
I've worked in an office environment for the last ten years. My experience tells me that as people get used to something happening on a frequent basis, the excitement around it wanes. They may still enjoy it and heartily take part but the excitement level and enthusiasm definitely drop off significantly.
I'd also say that having a guest will cause people to become more enthusiastic about their activities/celebrations because they want their guest to have a good time and be impressed with them.
Sure, constant food throughout December will generate a lot of excitement (understandably so, considering it involves free food tied to the celebration of the most major holiday in American culture). However, I'd also say that a month isn't really long enough to start taking something like that for granted, especially considering that the anticipation for Christmas only builds throughout the month.5 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
This is hilarious--I am cracking up over this. Were they, like, Dunkin Donuts, or were they actually something special? Because if they were comparable to the doughnuts known as "Amish Crack" around here, I can understand the concern that you experience the awesomeness.
Those Amish donuts are crack.... Now I want to take a trip to Reading Terminal Market.
I've heard about that guy, but it's been a while since I've been to downtown Philly so I have yet to inspect his wares. Are they the super-light yeast ones, dipped in caramel and sprinkled with powdered sugar? I do get a little jittery just thinking about them. The ones I get have very few outlets, but the Amish Mafia is starting to expand into Chicago. If they think they have trouble with pop, holy crap, wait till these hit the streets.2 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
Have you had Cincinnati style?0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
Have you had Cincinnati style?
I have once and that cinnamon flavor is an interesting take. Not something I normally go for but pretty good.0 -
French_Peasant wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
This is hilarious--I am cracking up over this. Were they, like, Dunkin Donuts, or were they actually something special? Because if they were comparable to the doughnuts known as "Amish Crack" around here, I can understand the concern that you experience the awesomeness.
Those Amish donuts are crack.... Now I want to take a trip to Reading Terminal Market.
I've heard about that guy, but it's been a while since I've been to downtown Philly so I have yet to inspect his wares. Are they the super-light yeast ones, dipped in caramel and sprinkled with powdered sugar? I do get a little jittery just thinking about them. The ones I get have very few outlets, but the Amish Mafia is starting to expand into Chicago. If they think they have trouble with pop, holy crap, wait till these hit the streets.
They are sold by the Amish people themselves and they have like 4 booths at the Market for various items. Their soft pretzels are also crack. The donuts are yeast and fried with a bunch of different flavors to choose from. I personally like the bacon caramel one.2 -
magster4isu wrote: »Chili must have beans or it is not chili.
No - if you put beans or anything else in it you are making soup or stew (depending on how thick you make the stock).
49 other states disagree with you.9 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
I will put chili w beans on a hot dog if that is all there is, but I find it weird. I don't like dogs without chili. I'd rather skip the wiener than the chili.3 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
I will put chili w beans on a hot dog if that is all there is, but I find it weird. I don't like dogs without chili. I'd rather skip the wiener than the chili.
Giggity.5 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
Have you had Cincinnati style?
I have once and that cinnamon flavor is an interesting take. Not something I normally go for but pretty good.
I like the mild tang it gives it.
Of course, Cincinnati chili is only intended to be eaten on hot dogs, spaghetti or fries, never as a dish all it's own.1 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »magster4isu wrote: »Chili must have beans or it is not chili.
No - if you put beans or anything else in it you are making soup or stew (depending on how thick you make the stock).
49 other states disagree with you.
They are welcome to their own opinions, however wrong they may be3 -
French_Peasant wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
This is hilarious--I am cracking up over this. Were they, like, Dunkin Donuts, or were they actually something special? Because if they were comparable to the doughnuts known as "Amish Crack" around here, I can understand the concern that you experience the awesomeness.
Krispy Kreme - good donuts, but not exactly life-changing.4 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
Have you had Cincinnati style?
Is that with cinnamon?0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
Have you had Cincinnati style?
I have once and that cinnamon flavor is an interesting take. Not something I normally go for but pretty good.
I like the mild tang it gives it.
Of course, Cincinnati chili is only intended to be eaten on hot dogs, spaghetti or fries, never as a dish all it's own.
Yessss spaghetti noodles with Cincy chili, cheese and raw onions on top is the ticket.4 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Carlos_421 wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Chef_Barbell wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »@piperdown44I should tell my co-workers that I'm entering the chili contest with a chili made of fruit and seeds and record their reactions.
If it has beans it's not chili. It's stew.
If it doesn't have beans it's not chili, it's hot dog or pasta sauce.
Texas chili has no beans in it.
Texans do it wrong.
This is the unpopular opinions thread. I personally don't discriminate against any chili.
Neither do I. I love hot dog chili too.
Me too, I put both kinds on my hot dogs.
Have you had Cincinnati style?
Is that with cinnamon?
Or nutmeg, depending on which restaurant you go to.
It's not an overwhelming flavor. Just a hint.
The key to good Cincy chili is the texture.2 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I witnessed cake culturalism yesterday. I attended a meeting where one of the participants brought in donuts for his birthday, and wow, were people ever excited. People were coming and going from the meeting, and those joining late were told that it was Joe's birthday and that they better get a donut before it was too late.
Being a guest and an unfamiliar face, I was asked to get a donut maybe 4-5 times by different people. Towards lunch, there seemed to be some anxiety that I was going to experience deep regret if I didn't claim a donut for myself. It didn't fit into my eating plan yesterday so I politely declined and no one overtly judged me. It seemed like maybe some felt sorry for me because I didn't know what I was missing and that I was foolishly declining an amazing opportunity, as if I was rejecting some rare and exotic food that I would never have the chance to experience again.
I have several more meetings scheduled with this group in the future, so I think that I will just put a donut on a plate, cover it with a napkin, and leave it on the table during the meeting. I think that will make certain people feel better.
This is hilarious--I am cracking up over this. Were they, like, Dunkin Donuts, or were they actually something special? Because if they were comparable to the doughnuts known as "Amish Crack" around here, I can understand the concern that you experience the awesomeness.
Krispy Kreme - good donuts, but not exactly life-changing.
Now there is an unpopular opinion.4
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