Scariest Fruit In the World

Summary

The article discusses an individual's deep aversion to calamansi, a fruit commonly used in their country's cuisine.

Abstract

The author expresses a profound dislike for the calamansi fruit, which is a popular ingredient in their nation's dishes. Despite its widespread use in enhancing flavors in various foods, the author describes an almost visceral reaction to it, tracing back to a possible childhood trauma. The article is a response to a poetry prompt about least favorite fruits and includes a personal anecdote about the social pressures of consuming the fruit during celebrations, as well as the author's anxiety and physical revulsion towards it. The piece concludes with the author tagging other individuals to share their thoughts on foods they dislike.

Opinions

The author has an intense dislike for calamansi, finding it so repulsive that they vomit at the sight of it.
Calamansi is described as a fruit that is loved by others in the author's country, used frequently in cooking, and often mixed with soy sauce.
The author feels socially compelled to engage with the fruit during celebrations, despite their aversion.
The author hints at a potential childhood trauma involving calamansi, which may be the root of their adult anxiety towards it.
The article is written in response to a poetry prompt by Lucy The Eggcademic, indicating a sense of community and shared experience among writers.
The author tags several other individuals, suggesting an interest in hearing diverse opinions on the subject of disliked foods.

Poetry Prompt: Foods you partially hate and will only consume in certain forms

It has become a joke Everyone knows Family and friends And especially those pesky close friends.

People at work had to know I simply had no choice They bring this out on someone’s birthday Or anything to celebrate.

A national specialty tastes better with this Why does this have to be the country’s favorite dish? This only means it cannot be avoided A fruit which I truly hate.

I’m not being dramatic This fruit gave me anxiety as a kid As an adult, I vomit at the sight of it And here I am, writing a free-verse about it.

I was tagged by Lucy The Eggcademic (she/her) for a poetry prompt on our least favorite fruit on the planet.

The fruit I am referring to is called CALAMANSI. Almost all restaurants in the country have a stash of this green fruit because people love squeezing this on their food (noodles, dimsum, fish, pretty much anything ugh) or mixing it with soy sauce. I am scared of this fruit. I am not kidding. I was told maybe when I was a kid, I had a traumatic experience with it but I really do not remember. I can't even post a photo — it gives me the hibbie jibbies.

Thanks again Lucy The Eggcademic (she/her) this was a fun and quick exercise.

Scariest Fruit In the World

Poetry Prompt: Foods you partially hate and will only consume in certain forms

Poetry For My Least Favourite Fruit on the Planet

Do you have foods you partially hate and will only consume in certain forms?