Some of the foods mentioned are just disgusting and stomach churning to me. Others (licorice, saurkraut, beets, brussels sprouts, asparagus, chicken skin...) are things that I really like!
The first time I was served a plate that had a fisheye looking at me was somewhat off-putting, but now I thing nothing of it in Thai or Indian places. I usually like fish, including raw, like seviche and sushi, and seafood in general.
Things I really hate (of "normal" American foods) are raw oysters, marshmallows, and applesauce. It's a texture or mouth feel thing.
Lindy
I'm surprised no one mentioned lutefisk. Among us Scandanavians more hate it than have ever tasted it.
