# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/61 "2025-06-18T17:00:03Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Loved licorice candy as a kid. Still like anise and fennel flavors. I never did like licorice as a kid, but fennel is high on my list of favorite herbs, as is anise. ---
**Author:** ![Tzigone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/62 "2025-06-18T17:55:45Z")
Well, I like Pizza Hut and Olive Garden - if you look at online space, it seems like chain restaurants are reviled. But in the real world, I don’t think many actually find them disgusting, even if they don’t like them, so I’m don’t know that it qualifies as a ‘fes up.’ I too, like Pringles, Smarties, and American cheese (though I like other cheese, too). I used to eat turnkey sandwiches with mayo and ketchup - not really humongously different than mayo and cranberry sauce (both sweet), as someone once pointed out. I also like Twizzlers, and acknowledge they lack much taste and many may find eating them like eating wax. How about Spaghetti casserole (cream of mushroom soup, tomato soup, onion, and water combined with browned ground beef, cooked pasta, and cheddar cheese, then baked)? Lot of people seem to find cream of mushroom soup-type casseroles gross these days. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/63 "2025-06-18T18:13:01Z")
Plain old common-as-dirt beer, the kind that is mass-marketed by huge breweries. Budweiser, Canadian, Blue, Old Style Pilsner … just plain, nothing-special beer. Great after a day at the office, on the golf course, or following a session of yardwork on a hot day. Craft beers and ales are fine things and I do like them; and of course, English and Irish ales and beers are always called for when visiting a British-style pub. But sometimes a plain old beer is perfect for the occasion, and I’d rather have it than anything else. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/64 "2025-06-18T18:42:30Z")
> [@Noelq](#): > > greatly enjoy circus peanuts This is one of my secret joys. What flavor is that? Idunno, circus peanut ---
**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, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/65 "2025-06-18T18:56:31Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > Plain old common-as-dirt beer, the kind that is mass-marketed by huge breweries. Budweiser, Canadian, Blue, Old Style Pilsner … just plain, nothing-special beer. Great after a day at the office, on the golf course, or following a session of yardwork on a hot day. > > Craft beers and ales are fine things and I do like them; and of course, English and Irish ales and beers are always called for when visiting a British-style pub. But sometimes a plain old beer is perfect for the occasion, and I’d rather have it than anything else. Oh yeah. It’s gonna be 100 degrees on Friday and I’m gonna be mowing the lawn. I do not want some nice dark amber. Ice cold Coors light to the rescue. I save the good stuff for a nice steak. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/66 "2025-06-18T19:01:17Z")
The _smell_ thing: Not sure what coal tar is. But I love the smell of fresh asphalt. In my more traveling around days I’d chase the smell. If I knew a road was gonna be re-paved, I made a special trip. It was kind of a minor addiction. I have a special relationship with aromas. ---
**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, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/67 "2025-06-18T19:10:24Z")
That’s like my wife and horse barns. She used to ride a lot. Loves the smell, I think it’s fine. I love all animals. Tended to horses when I was a kid. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/68 "2025-06-18T19:15:21Z")
> [@Jophiel](#): > > I’m usually pretty open to eatin’ stuff but get the most pushback from friends about my fondness for black licorice and similar anise products. I get the black jelly beans all to myself at work. I love them. I also like circus peanuts. ESPECIALLY the real chemical-tasting “banana” flavored ones. I also like the coal tar smell of asphalt and my sister’s psoriasis shampoo. ---
**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, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/69 "2025-06-18T19:34:09Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > The _smell_ thing: Smell triggers memories better than your other senses. - “This direct connection can trigger vivid and emotional memories, often from early childhood, as smells bypass the typical pathways other senses use” ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/70 "2025-06-18T19:47:22Z")
> [@TRC4941](#): > > Hydrox instead of Oreos - although they’re no longer around 😕 I could swear I’ve seen them at Menard’s, of all places, or some similar big box hardware store. Anyway, they have a Facebook page, and they still seem to be hanging on by a thread: > **[Hydrox Cookies](https://www.facebook.com/hydroxcookies/)** > > Hydrox Cookies. 12,637 likes · 3 talking about this. Hydrox Cookies are back! Leaf Brands will start production on 'The Original Sandwich Cookie' the last week of August 2015. I actually like pretty much anything, so I don’t think I can contribute anything that hasn’t already been mentioned. I like pretty much all the stuff. Oh, salty licorice maybe? Like the Scandinavian kind that people not from 'round those parts find absolutely disgusting? I also like jellied pig’s feet and aspics of all sort. ---
**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, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/71 "2025-06-18T19:52:48Z")
Smell is also a significant portion of what people consider taste. Many people can’t recognize certain food by taste if they can’t smell it. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/72 "2025-06-18T20:10:31Z")
> [@Hatchie](#): > > Frozen lima beans. Many people tell me they don’t like them. I do. I don’t like them still frozen, though, if that’s what you meant. I heat them up. > [@Beckdawrek](#): > > The _smell_ thing: > [@enipla](#): > > That’s like my wife and horse barns. She used to ride a lot. Loves the smell, I think it’s fine. I like the smell of horses. I also like the smell of manure from healthy cows or horses, if it’s not too strong. Much better IMO than car exhaust. And did I miss something while skimming, or have we gotten up to 70+ posts and I’m the first one to say I like liver? Taste and smell both. Also broccoli, and brussels sprouts. ---
**Author:** ![BrickBat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@BrickBat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrickBat)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/73 "2025-06-18T20:30:51Z")
> [@SuntanLotion](#): > > Has anyone mentioned candy corn? Stepping up to the plate. I always liked to bite off the colored sections ( white, orange, yellow, from top to bottom ) one at a time, trying hard to discern any taste difference, and finding none, even though I knew it was just colored sugar with a waxy texture. ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/74 "2025-06-18T21:38:50Z")
I like The Carpenters. Especially “Superstar.” Foodwise, Cheez Doodles. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/75 "2025-06-18T21:58:51Z")
Another thing I like to eat is New Zealand Marmite. Even amongst other fans of yeast extract spreads (not a very large group of people) it’s low on the popularity list, but it’s the only kind I like. Though I did grow up with it, which helps accustom you to it. ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/76 "2025-06-18T22:12:35Z")
> [@Tzigone](#): > > Well, I like Pizza Hut … I’ll go you one better: I like Little Caesar’s. It holds up better than most others for next morning / cold. (The Ottlets are regularly appalled that I’ll eat most anything cold once it’s been cooked. Prit’ near the only exceptions are things that are extremely greasy.) ---
**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, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/77 "2025-06-18T22:31:12Z")
> [@Jaycat.again](#): > > I like The Carpenters. Especially “Superstar.” There are people who don’t? Wait, wait, don’t tell me! 🙉 ---
**Author:** ![Tzigone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/839c29/32.png) [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/78 "2025-06-18T23:02:41Z")
> [@OttoDaFe](#): > > I’ll go you one better: I like Little Caesar’s. It holds up better than most others for next morning / cold. I sometimes did the Little Caesar’s lunch Detroit and I liked it pretty well, but never had it left over. I think most people like cold pizza, but I’ve never been a fan - I mean, I don’t hate it, but it does nothing for me, so I always reheat. ---
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/79 "2025-06-18T23:32:50Z")
Mall “Chinese” food ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777/80 "2025-06-18T23:36:19Z")
Liver and Onions, with a bunch of Bacon. I don’t cook it and it’s damn hard to find. I also like old, kooky cars with manual transmissions. I recently got a Suzuki Samurai and it’s almost too much fun! > [@Spoons](#): > > Plain old common-as-dirt beer, the kind that is mass-marketed by huge breweries. It’s also hard to pass up a deal. Kroger has coupons for Busch, Miller and Pabst. When it’s on sale (and it always is), after the coupon it comes to $13 for a 30-pack. Love me the fancy stuff, but keep a lot of cheap stuff around, too. And then there is the Homebrew… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fes-up-i-actually-like/1019777.md?page=5)