# Another 'Fes up' - I actually like **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 17, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777 "2025-06-17T20:51:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/41 "2025-06-18T09:27:27Z")
> [@Reply](#): > > who actually drinks them I, for one. But I can’t afford to drink them often. I reserve the pleasure for a couple of tots each evening on long hiking trails. Most people will not have heard of this, but I actually like durian fruit. It has a smell… uh… hard to describe, but such that it is forbidden on public transport in its native land, Indonesia. It is really, really odourous. Perhaps @CairoCarol can confirm, if she was ever brave enough. I’ve mentioned before that my name here “scudsucker” refers to a traditional African beer made from sorghum that looks (and to be honest tastes) like vomit - but still I drink it. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/42 "2025-06-18T10:24:08Z")
> [@Treppenwitz](#): > > Here in the UK there is something called Salad Cream. Indeed. Today I will be having a tomato and salad cream sandwich for lunch. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/43 "2025-06-18T12:06:07Z")
> [@scudsucker](#): > > Perhaps @CairoCarol can confirm, if she was ever brave enough. Oh yes, we’re durian fans in my household, and even have a couple of durian trees planted on our property (alas, they are years away from bearing fruit). I don’t know if durian is indigenous to Indonesia per se; it is very popular in Malaysia and Thailand as well, with Thai durian the most prized. It’s Singapore that bans durian from public transport and hotels. It has an incredibly strong, lingering odor which I think smells like rotting/fermenting fruit (not something you’d seek out, but not horrible). On days when they had some in the supermarket, the minute we walked into the store we knew it was there. Likewise with our local farmers’ market, even though it’s outdoors: they don’t sell durian very often, but if it’s there you know right away. ---
**Author:** ![Ulfreida](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ulfreida/32/8014_2.png) [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/44 "2025-06-18T13:20:46Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > I have very pedestrian bland tastes and eat a boring limited diet, so I don’t usually consume anything all that controversial. > > However I am a fan of liquorice and black jelly beans. Yes. It’s really the only candy flavor I like. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/45 "2025-06-18T13:26:04Z")
Loved licorice candy as a kid. Still like anise and fennel flavors. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/46 "2025-06-18T13:48:32Z")
I like sauerkraut to. Rubens are a favorite of mine. I’ve even perfected making them with just a toaster and micro-wave (did that at work). It worked quite well. The secret is to layer the ingredients right especially using the cheese as a moisture barrier for the bread from the sauerkraut. I much prefer green beans out of a can than fresh. But stuff like corn has to be on the cob. 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/47 "2025-06-18T13:55:40Z")
> [@Noelq](#): > > I greatly enjoy circus peanuts. I like _almost_ all the stuff in this thread. 🧐 Okay, well, not ketchup on hot dogs either. ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/48 "2025-06-18T14:15:57Z")
Pringles - they are the best for road trips because they fit in the cupholder nicely. White bread - the softer the better American cheese - I like the Deluxe better than the individually wrapped but I’ll eat it. Velveeta - the only cheese I use for grilled cheese sandwiches Black licorice & jelly beans Circus peanuts Cherry & orange slices - the candy that’s kind of like a gum drop Saltines - I always eat them with my soup - buttered. I also like them with peanut butter as a snack with a cup of cocoa. Graham crackers - with peanut butter Hydrox instead of Oreos - although they’re no longer around 😕 Tootsie Rolls - I don’t know why I like them, but I do! ---
**Author:** ![SuntanLotion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suntanlotion/32/16165_2.png) [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/49 "2025-06-18T14:36:25Z")
Has anyone mentioned candy corn? ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/50 "2025-06-18T14:40:57Z")
Cream cheese on pretzels ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/51 "2025-06-18T14:56:03Z")
> [@TRC4941](#): > > American cheese - I like the Deluxe better than the individually wrapped but I’ll eat it. Yeah, the Deluxe is much better than the individually wrapped. I’m in-between houses though going back and forth, so I did buy some individual ‘stuff’ the other week. Less chance of drying out, and it’s a little better than nothing. I used to absolutely LOVE individually wrapped Swiss cheese. There was just something about it. But I haven’t found that for 30 years. ---
**Author:** ![minor7flat5](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/minor7flat5/32/258_2.png) [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/52 "2025-06-18T15:02:58Z")
In another thread several months ago I mentioned Pop Tarts, and @EinsteinsHund was quite emphatic about them appearing unpleasant after having looked them up. It’s true–they are exactly what they appear to be: small shingles of overprocessed sugary pastry with a jelly filling and frosting on top. And I love them. I keep a few boxes of them on hand at all times for a random snack. So that’s my entry under “Fess up…I actually like” ---
**Author:** ![Bookkeeper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bookkeeper/32/281_2.png) [@Bookkeeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bookkeeper)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/53 "2025-06-18T15:05:29Z")
I like my hot dogs (must be grilled, not _yuk_ boiled) with peanut butter, Cheez Whiz, ketchup, and crispy fried onions. I can always find the individually wrapped Swiss slices in the grocery, and they’re perfect for sandwiches. I’ve never tried salad cream, but I love Heinz Sandwich Spread, which uses this as its base. Unfortunately, I can only get this as an import from Britain these days, as Heinz no longer makes it for the North American market. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/54 "2025-06-18T15:11:43Z")
> [@minor7flat5](#): > > And I love them. I keep a few boxes of them on hand at all times for a random snack. > So that’s my entry under “Fess up…I actually like” Yup. Brown Sugar Cinnamon. And our hot dogs must be grilled. My wife must have the grill marks on it, I agree. We are very picky about hot dogs though. Must be from Scanga meat company. Same for out steaks. Oh, oh… we just moved 100 miles away from Scanga meats. Well, we’ll figure something out. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/55 "2025-06-18T15:25:53Z")
> [@Cheesesteak](#): > > I’m a cereal mixer, if there’s two kinds of cereal open, and maybe some granola, I’m putting it all in a bowl. My wife calls this “cereal salad” when I do this. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/56 "2025-06-18T15:41:03Z")
> [@Bookkeeper](#): > > I like my hot dogs (must be grilled, not _yuk_ boiled) with peanut butter, Cheez Whiz, ketchup, and crispy fried onions. Hmm. That might actually be good. ---
**Author:** ![Hatchie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hatchie/32/3983_2.png) [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/57 "2025-06-18T15:45:55Z")
Toast that’s been allowed to cool down after toasting, with cold butter on it. Frozen lima beans. Many people tell me they don’t like them. The smell of coal tar. Does anyone make a candy that tastes like that, like coal tar taffy? I’d try it. Remember, a lot of things you think are universally considered repugnant are best sellers. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/58 "2025-06-18T15:47:03Z")
> [@Bookkeeper](#): > > I love Heinz Sandwich Spread Me too. When i was working, my lunch every day consisted of haslet and Sandwich Spread sandwiches. Yum. > [@Hatchie](#): > > Toast that’s been allowed to cool down after toasting, with cold butter on it. Yes !! Lovely. Also with (small amount of) Marmite or peanut butter. ---
**Author:** ![RollOutTheBarrel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rolloutthebarrel/32/1649_2.png) [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/59 "2025-06-18T16:46:45Z")
I like my steak well done. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/60 "2025-06-18T16:50:26Z")
> [@Hatchie](#): > > Frozen lima beans. Many people tell me they don’t like them. I couldn’t tell you that I don’t like them, because I’ve never tried them. Never had an inclination to do so, and probably never will. I do like lima beans, however, which many people do not. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777.md?page=4)