Hot Take/ Musical Confession Thread!

Tyr said:
.....inhales deeply...............


Taco Bell isn't food.


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You must be doing it wrong ... Taco Bell is delicious
 
TheMythOfSisyphus said:
Authentic cuisine as a term is troublesome. Having lived in Mexico for a couple of years and traveling around most of their states, and living in the southwest currently, I will submit that authentic to one person is not authentic to another. It depends upon region, what you ate growing up, etc. Do I look at TB as a representation of MX cuisine? Not really. Same as most of the monstrosities we call sushi isn't really "authentic". I've also lived in SEA/Thailand, but damned if I hardly ever find khao nao here. Or having grown up in the NYC-area, I have strong opinions on pizza; however, things like Dominos/Papa Johns serve a purpose on occasions. I take food as it comes without worrying about labels and more so on taste. And TB is delicious food-adjacent stuff.
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Agreed. Whether some restaurant is "authentic" could not mean less to me when my friends and I are looking for a place to eat. It comes from the same place as people complaining about "tourists" and "touristy areas" when they're travelling. Like, fuck, a) who cares? and b) that's you!
 
Indymisanthrope said:
I have a theory that anybody extolling the virtues of fast food isn't coming at it from the perspective of having tried it after a long, long break from it. You might be acclimated to it right now, but this theory says that if you were take a serious hiatus and then come back to it, you'd be kind of disgusted by it. That's been my experience, anyway.
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I'm in this boat. If I eat fast food now (after avoiding it almost completely for ~5 years now) my entire body feels gross. Fast food is disgusting.
 
Indymisanthrope said:
I have a theory that anybody extolling the virtues of fast food isn't coming at it from the perspective of having tried it after a long, long break from it. You might be acclimated to it right now, but this theory says that if you were take a serious hiatus and then come back to it, you'd be kind of disgusted by it. That's been my experience, anyway.
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I don't know. I was a vegan for most of my early 20's and didn't eat fast food for years. It's still delicious. Perhaps you are trying to convince yourself that you've made the right choice to not eat it? Unburden yourself. Cleanse your palate. Eat a Doritos Locos Taco.
 
On a semi-related note....Inspire Brands, who owns Arbys, Sonic, BWWs, etc., will be purchasing Jimmy John's
 
Jonathan Y said:
Its Tex mex tho!
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I just read this piece on Tex Mex and it feels relevant to this conversation.

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Everything You Know About Tex-Mex Is Wrong

Overshadowed by barbecue in its home state, Tex-Mex is the most important, least understood regional cuisine in America
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Also my Take is no one extolling the virtues of Taco Bell is confusing it for something more than it it. It’s like reality TV. Everyone shits on it and says it’s terrible but then lots of people still consume it. Though, most of those people get enjoyment out don’t claim to enjoy it because they find it intellectually stimulating or thought provoking. It’s cheap and easy white noise to help drown out the bullshit of their day.
 
TheMythOfSisyphus said:
Authentic cuisine as a term is troublesome. Having lived in Mexico for a couple of years and traveling around most of their states, and living in the southwest currently, I will submit that authentic to one person is not authentic to another. It depends upon region, what you ate growing up, etc. Do I look at TB as a representation of MX cuisine? Not really. Same as most of the monstrosities we call sushi isn't really "authentic". I've also lived in SEA/Thailand, but damned if I hardly ever find khao nao here. Or having grown up in the NYC-area, I have strong opinions on pizza; however, things like Dominos/Papa Johns serve a purpose on occasions. I take food as it comes without worrying about labels and more so on taste. And TB is delicious food-adjacent stuff.
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I get that point of view. I'm not looking for the Taco Bell menu to try and represent all of the different types of authentic cuisines found in Mexico. Whether it be northern, southern, or coastal regional food in Mexico I'm down with it if done well and if it is tasty. My main beef with Taco Bell is that it isn't delicious. It also isn't clearly representing any sort of authentic Mexican cuisine in any of those regions. Plus the ingredients are even less than sub par but again that's just my opinion on the flavor/food/whatevs.

I enjoy authentic cuisine in whatever form that means to people and cultures whose food I eat. I also can enjoy the Americanized versions of some of those foods as well. Taco Bell is just one of those that I just can't.

Bohnjaggs said:
What does it say about me that I only eat fast food
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See your sig line, my friend ;)
HAHA
 
Here's a juicy one for you. I've always considered myself a Springsteen fan once removed. You can summon me by simply stating that an artist is influenced or sounds like Bruce. However, beyond the radio hits, I've never listened to a full album of his, thus the once removed title. I've decided to rectify that today, and have begun listening to the discography in order. Immediately learned that Manfred Mann's "Blinded by the light" is a cover (and that Springsteen's "deuce" doesn't sound like douche). I always appreciate learning something new, especially when it comes to music, and I'm looking forward to this grossly overdue journey into an artist who directly impacted some of my most favorite artists..
 
Fillip J Phry said:
Here's a juicy one for you. I've always considered myself a Springsteen fan once removed. You can summon me by simply stating that an artist is influenced or sounds like Bruce. However, beyond the radio hits, I've never listened to a full album of his, thus the once removed title. I've decided to rectify that today, and have begun listening to the discography in order. Immediately learned that Manfred Mann's "Blinded by the light" is a cover (and that Springsteen's "deuce" doesn't sound like douche). I always appreciate learning something new, especially when it comes to music, and I'm looking forward to this grossly overdue journey into an artist who directly impacted some of my most favorite artists..
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Oh, I can't wait for you to get to The Wild, The Innocent and The E Street Shuffle. It's the best.
 
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