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Mac & Cheese People
Dale North \| 11:14 AM on 02.29.2008	28 comments

I have no better term for these kind of people, so let me explain.

You've got people like myself -- we're called "foodies" -- and then you have people with an 8- year-old's palate. Do you know someone like this? I'm talking about the people who aren't necessarily "picky," but more about those who refuse to eat anything other than things like chicken fingers, Mac & Cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.

I don't know why, but I know too many people like this. They can't go to any kind of fine dining experience, because no matter how good the food is, they won't eat anything 'adventurous.' What happened to these people that they can't eat fish...or a salad...or blue corn tamales? Did food traumatize these people as kids?

What's worse is that I know some extreme cases: One gal claims that she's allergic to pepper, salt, and all manner of spices. WHY EVEN EAT. JUST DIE NOW! Another is obese, but has their diet narrowed down to about 15 dishes. How is this person so fat if they're so picky?

It's a big world out there, and its packed with amazing food. Everything from fast food to fine dining to homemade treasures - and the Mac & Cheese People are missing out. What's sad is that they'll probably never venture out into real M&C territory - like my multi-cheese casserole.

Try something new, damnit!

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27 comments | showing # 1 to 27

bbrigg1

shells and cheese is better

Riser Glen

Oh man. That's pretty much me. I pretty much have the eating habits of a 7-year-old. It makes eating dinner with other people really awkward. I'll still eat what they serve me, but I think they notice that I am not enjoying myself. Heh.

Cheeburga

I have tried other foods
therese just a problem.
THEY DON'T TASTE GOOD TO ME.
No one has the same taste buds.
Plus I blame my mom when I was young.

BlindsideDork

I love me some food!

People are too health conscious nowadays. With the new fad of "diets" and all the new ones popping up, its like why bother living if you arent going to take the time to enjoy what is here. Eat the food you want, it tastes good!

I don't know...I got nothing.

Dale North

Cheeburga - i hear that alot - blaming parents - fair enough

*force feeds Cheeburga and Riser Glen ceviche and unagi sushi*

Riser Glen

I blame it on my grandparents whom pretty much raised me. Spoiling me and such. Being able to ask for and get whatever food you want for dinner each night is bound to have some negative effects on ones tastes.

Or, I could be stupid and stubborn.

blehman

LOL! Do you consider people who don't like vegtables on their stuff Mac & Chz people dale? 'Cause I'll eat most anything (or try it) but F tomatoes, onions and lettuce.

Yeeeach...

Aaron Mxy Yost

I used to be like this, but a few years ago I forced myself to branch out and try things I'd turned my nose up at before. I'm much better for it, there are lots of delicious things I was missing out on.

shipero

I hate fish, the flavor, the smell, everthing about fish disgusts me. My mom loves seafood, so I forced down a lot of fish dinners as a kid. About once a year I try it again to see if my palette has changed but every time I just end up spitting it out.

Tomatoes too, to a lesser extent. I don't hate them per se but if given a choice they stay out of my food. I know my palette isn't very sophisicated but at least I try.

BluDesign

Dale I totally understand where you're coming from.

I blew my parents away last October when I made Curry Chicken and served it with hummus and naan bread. They were floored.

And then my grandmother made the obligatory racist remark about middle eastern people. Oh, how I love my family.

Niero

I am directing Ron to this post. His basic four food groups consist of Chicken Fingers, Beer, Bacon, and Steak.

Sadie G

I like to eat what I know I like at restaurants to avoid wasting money but recently i've been trying more different things. good post dale, very true!

Gen Eric Gui

"How is this person so fat if they're so picky?"

Because the 15 dishes they actually eat, they overeat and/or those dishes are horrifically bad for them. That's how bad nutriton works. It has to do both with how much you eat AND what it is exactly that you're eating, as well as exercise and all that jazz.

In any case, my brother is like that. He eats NOTHING but junk foods and "kiddie" foods. I'm waiting for his first heart attack at age 22.

Clockwork

For those who have ever been to a Noodles and Company and only get the Wisconsin Mac and Cheese, I hate you.

Hitogoroshi

My boss is a textbook case. While staying in Manhatten for a week long trade show all he wants to do is eat at TGI Fridays. Thankfully he always gets outvoted.

Colette Bennett

Yeah, I was about to say, you just wrote a complete article on Ron Workman's eating habits.

MaxVest

My motto is: if it didn't kill these ethnic peoples, it won't kill me. Probably.

About the time that kids become mobile, a lot of them become picky eaters, afraid to try new things. This is natural selection at work; you don't want a 3-year-old running out of the cave and downing a handful of poisonberries. I think with some people, they never outgrow this stage.

Dale North

I thought of Ron when I typed Chicken Tenders

Xarinrex

I won't eat vegetables, but I'm actually healthy. *shrug* Whereever we go, I usually order chicken (like at Arbys), and even a steak restaurant, I'll order chicken. It's just what I love. D: Not my fault.

And yes.
Vegetable beat me up when I was a kid.

Cowzilla3

My g/f was like this until i started forcing new food in her mouth and wshe found ot she liked it.

Snaileb

I am pretty ritualistic about my food... meaning I sacrifice it to my gods.

Neonie

I am actually a very picky person.

Bob Muir

Oh man, that's me. I love mac and cheese, especially if it's not out of the box. That being said, I'm willing to try new types of food, but I still remain hesitant towards most vegetables.

Red TheHaze Veron

I work at a restaurant and we get requests from customers on how to prepare their food. One time a dude asked to have a cup (I kid you not) of ketchup to come with his steak dinner with no other sauces. When I brought it to him I watched as he poured the ketchup all over this steak and potatoes. My brother is the same with ketchup so I wasnt too surprised.

Evil Cheese

I'm not very picky at all when it comes to food; I'll eat just about anything. The only real exceptions are anything with copious amounts of peppers (depends on how they are prepared), things that involves fermented meat, and rye bread.

My sister is the exact opposite though. She is very picky and won't stray much from her comfort zone. Although I wouldn't necessarily call her a M&C type eater.

Hamza CTZ Aziz

Yeah, I was going to say I thought of Ron too, lol.

kawitchate

used to be a Mac & Cheese person.

the sandwich i ate the most of growing up was a cheese sandwich. that's right - 2 pieces of white bread, buttered liberally, and a slice (or 2) of american cheese right there in the middle. oh, and i'd avoid eating the crust.

now i don't think i could stomach a cheese sandwich.

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