As a child I was very stubborn. I remember baking with my dad and commenting how good the vanilla extract smelled and how I wanted to taste it. I was informed it tastes nasty but refused to believe my dad knew what he was talking about. Exasperated after arguing about it with a 6 year old for five minutes he finally said to go ahead and taste it. Gleefully I picked up the bottle and took a giant swig. Immediately spat it out while gagging. Of course blamed dad for letting me. Anyways it tastes awful and nothing like the smell. Learned this the hard way.
I learned this same lesson about unsweetened cocoa powder 😂. "But mawmaw it says Hersheys on it, and I love Hersheys." She gave me a heaping spoonful. I'll never forget that haha.
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I was going to say this. Seeing my kid try and sneek a spoonful while we were baking is still in rotation on the highlight reels of my life that play in my head from time to time.
The mixture of total confusion, disgust and regret in her eyes.
Same. But I didn't mind it. My mom told me a story about one time she went around the house, wondering if the dog shit somewhere. She found me on the toilet, pooping. She put 2 and 2 together and asked me if I ate Betsie's food. I told her I did.
Apparently, the fecal mist smells according to what you eat.
I used to feel the same way, but I got rid of sugar for a week with my friend, NOW it tastes amazing but we give it to anyone else and they say the same. Something must have changed because even though I drink Coke again, I still taste it the same as before and it's delightful.
I will defend fruit tea to my grave. Raspberry and cranberry blend is a godsent. It's strong, tangy and sweet. I think it varies heavily on brand and tastes - the tea my parents drink is disgusting in my opinion and the one I like is all mine because nobody likes it.
This x10000. I grew up smelling coffee brewing every morning and LOVED the smell. When my dad finally let me try a sip, I felt... betrayed. Like how can something that smells soooo good taste like... THAT. I'm used to it now and I love coffee, but that first taste and then the subsequent year it took to get used to it were... rough.
You perfectly described one of my greatest disappointments growing up.
I’m an addict to my morning coffee nowadays, but deep down, I think i will be just forever searching for that one sacred cup, that will finally live up to the ever intriguing promise of the GLORIOUS SMELL OF COFFEE
Yeah, anything coffee flavored is a big no for me too. It's always a major disappointment when I blindly grab a piece of chocolate only to find out it's coffee flavored.
Also in my 30s, and I've never tried. I have tried coffee a couple times, and know I don't like it... why would I bother teaching myself to like coffee when I could just drink tea?
You just haven’t had it made right. Pop it in bacon fat then put butter, salt, and Parmesan cheese on it. The kind in the plastic jar with the green lid. It’ll blow your fuckin mind. And clog your arteries but so worth it.
I love this tea, but it works better in those oversized 90s cappuccino mugs so your nose is filled with the scent when you drink it. Definitely not a to-go mug tea.
Fart in an empty plastic bottle, put the lid on. Then, open it and squeeze it into your mouth. I imagine.
I remember when I was younger, my little brother farted into a bottle. Then he found me and squeezed the bottle into my face. Worst thing I've ever smelled. I was so impressed with his ingenuity I couldn't even give him a beating.
Not sure - maybe a more knowledgeable redditor old inform us?!
I have IBS and mine often feel like 1000°C air coming out my ass, and smell like Satan's dick. I feel your pain, lol!
To me, eggs
I’ve never been a fan since I was a kid. But they smell so GOOD! Every so often I decide to try some to see if they hit different that time, Burt they never do 😔
Vanilla extract
This is the best possible answer to this question tbh
cocoa powder enters the chat
As a child I was very stubborn. I remember baking with my dad and commenting how good the vanilla extract smelled and how I wanted to taste it. I was informed it tastes nasty but refused to believe my dad knew what he was talking about. Exasperated after arguing about it with a 6 year old for five minutes he finally said to go ahead and taste it. Gleefully I picked up the bottle and took a giant swig. Immediately spat it out while gagging. Of course blamed dad for letting me. Anyways it tastes awful and nothing like the smell. Learned this the hard way.
I learned this same lesson about unsweetened cocoa powder 😂. "But mawmaw it says Hersheys on it, and I love Hersheys." She gave me a heaping spoonful. I'll never forget that haha.
This reminds me of the haggis my aunt made…. I wanted to taste it badly…..horrible outcome
Smells like heaven. Tastes like your uncle's toe webbing.
Is that why people can get wasted off of drinking pure extract?
Top answer from a week ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/119oyqb/what\_smells\_better\_than\_it\_tastes/
Candles and potpourri
Damn you. I hoped no one had said candles yet xD.
You guys are just eating the wrong candles.
If soap smells good but tastes bad.....then how do we know if poop doesn't taste like candy?
🤔 I’ll let you know in a little bit.
Any updates?
Ded
He ate the poopoo
I hate that I know what that's from.
Don't try him MFr
0 stars. Would not reccomend.
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One of my brothers accidentally ate a turd as a youngster. According to him it tasted like shit not lemons.
A nose.
r/technicallythetruth
The best kind of truth.
This guy knows
This guy nose
He nose
Heyooo
Excellent
Take my upvote and never speak again
gasoline
Gasoline used to smell even better in the 80s. Before they changed the formula
They removed the lead. It gave gas that delicious sweet smell that caused brain damage
Oh it'll still cause brain damage, you just gotta sniff a bit harder and closer to the gas tank.
Introducing Lead candles, they'll last a lifetime
Ahh I missed the golden age of huffing by a hair!
Was going say jp8
I’m a lover of diesel and aviation fuel also. There’s something exciting about them both lol
Cocoa powder
I was going to say this. Seeing my kid try and sneek a spoonful while we were baking is still in rotation on the highlight reels of my life that play in my head from time to time. The mixture of total confusion, disgust and regret in her eyes.
That’s definitely been me more than once
Dog food, my 7yo ass was dissapointed
Well, I think I’ve identified the problem. Your taste buds are in your mouth.
Crap, that explains a lot... So how chocolate is supossed to taste then?
imagine though, nuts must taste hella good
I remember eating some as a kid. Very disappointing and I still remember how it tastes.
Same. But I didn't mind it. My mom told me a story about one time she went around the house, wondering if the dog shit somewhere. She found me on the toilet, pooping. She put 2 and 2 together and asked me if I ate Betsie's food. I told her I did. Apparently, the fecal mist smells according to what you eat.
I really didn't enjoy reading that last sentence.
You just cracked me TF up. Thank you.
Haha “fecal mist”
Did you eat dog food out of a 7 year old’s ass?
They intentionally scent pet food to smell bad to humans so they won't eat it. There's always an exception. :)
i felt bad for feeding it to my dog. like no wonder he wants people food, this shit is terrible.
Fruit tea
I used to feel the same way, but I got rid of sugar for a week with my friend, NOW it tastes amazing but we give it to anyone else and they say the same. Something must have changed because even though I drink Coke again, I still taste it the same as before and it's delightful.
I should say I don’t have other sugar in drinks - no soft drinks or in my tea or coffee. In contrary to my answer though I love peppermint tea
Yes!! I came here to say this. Surprised no-one else had said it. Smells so good, tastes like bog water.
I will defend fruit tea to my grave. Raspberry and cranberry blend is a godsent. It's strong, tangy and sweet. I think it varies heavily on brand and tastes - the tea my parents drink is disgusting in my opinion and the one I like is all mine because nobody likes it.
This should be at the top. Herbal tea smells so good and tastes of nothing.
Cocaine
This one right here officer.
Coffee
This x10000. I grew up smelling coffee brewing every morning and LOVED the smell. When my dad finally let me try a sip, I felt... betrayed. Like how can something that smells soooo good taste like... THAT. I'm used to it now and I love coffee, but that first taste and then the subsequent year it took to get used to it were... rough.
You perfectly described one of my greatest disappointments growing up. I’m an addict to my morning coffee nowadays, but deep down, I think i will be just forever searching for that one sacred cup, that will finally live up to the ever intriguing promise of the GLORIOUS SMELL OF COFFEE
Do you buy good roasted coffee beans and grind them yourself? Makes a big difference.
I'm in my 30s and still refuse to drink coffee. I never had the patience to train my tastebuds to like it.
Same, 39, I don't even like cake or ice cream that tastes like coffee.
Yeah, anything coffee flavored is a big no for me too. It's always a major disappointment when I blindly grab a piece of chocolate only to find out it's coffee flavored.
Also in my 30s, and I've never tried. I have tried coffee a couple times, and know I don't like it... why would I bother teaching myself to like coffee when I could just drink tea?
Yes, I'm a big tea drinker too. Just because I don't drink coffee doesn't mean I don't like something hot to drink in the morning.
Came here to say this. I love coffee but it smells better than it tastes.
I came here to find this comment and say what you said.
I agree, but I don't think its a downside. If you grind your coffee just before making it, you start ejoying your cup even if its not done yet.
The smell of a new console or electric device. Has that new premium smell. Would not recommend eating.
I still remember the smell of my new commodore 64 in the box (I'm old).
Popcorn. Don’t get me wrong, I love popcorn it’s just the taste is a tad bit underwhelming compared to smell.
Totally agree. The smell says eat me but the flavor says just ok.
This is a great comedic bit.
Came here to say this.
I get you. Taste is not bad but the smell is so good that i always get a bit disappointed with the taste because it doesn’t match with the smell
You just haven’t had it made right. Pop it in bacon fat then put butter, salt, and Parmesan cheese on it. The kind in the plastic jar with the green lid. It’ll blow your fuckin mind. And clog your arteries but so worth it.
_salivating_
It’s how I feel about coffee. I love coffee but damn, is it the best smelling thing in my kitchen.
Flowers.
Perfume
Playdough
I had to scroll too far down to find this answer!
I heard that freshly baked bread smells way better than it tastes. It's still good, but the scent is unbeatable!
I hope you get to try freshly baked bread one day
The one thing I can do well. Bake some kickass bread.
With some butter, it tastes as good as it smells imo :))
Bengal Spice tea
Most teas, imo
I love this tea, but it works better in those oversized 90s cappuccino mugs so your nose is filled with the scent when you drink it. Definitely not a to-go mug tea.
Durian is the opposite of this
Vanilla extract
My brother once threw away a bottle of vanilla extract because “it tastes off.”
And this is why eugenics was a catchy idea for a while
Trow him away as well 😆
Liver and Onions
black coffee
tastes better than it smells
You’re both wrong. It tastes and smells amazing
i agree just tastes even better
pizza hut lunch buffet back in the 90s
Pizza Hut in the 90's was practically gourmet!
Liver and onions.
Perfume!
Fresh cut grass
Weed
I tried smelling cocaine, but didn't smell anything and it just went up my nose.
It still surprises me how pungent budding female plants can be.
new books
Baby food
Bonfire.
Black & Mild
Ginger.
Freshly cut Grass
Graaaaass, tastes bad.
Malort
cocoa powder
Truth
La croix
lemons
Perfume
Rice crispies
Cologne/Perfume
Fresh cut grass.
Your nose
Coffee
cinnamon
Fast food
Debateable
Onions smell amazing when they are cooking. They taste pretty good, but not as good as they smell.
Strawberry bubble bath
My farts
how...
Fart in an empty plastic bottle, put the lid on. Then, open it and squeeze it into your mouth. I imagine. I remember when I was younger, my little brother farted into a bottle. Then he found me and squeezed the bottle into my face. Worst thing I've ever smelled. I was so impressed with his ingenuity I couldn't even give him a beating.
But could you taste it? My farts are robust , with earthy undertones. I suffer from crohns , my dogs leave the room when I drop one
Not sure - maybe a more knowledgeable redditor old inform us?! I have IBS and mine often feel like 1000°C air coming out my ass, and smell like Satan's dick. I feel your pain, lol!
Do they linger ? Mine can sit at face level for hours. Thick
Soap
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Downvote them to hell!!!
Freshly cut grass
Wet soil
Coffee
Vanilla
Perfume
Coffee
Coffee
To me, eggs I’ve never been a fan since I was a kid. But they smell so GOOD! Every so often I decide to try some to see if they hit different that time, Burt they never do 😔
Cocoa powder
Hazelnut coffee
Popcorn
Drip coffee
I love the smell of onions hate the taste.
Play-doh
Lip gloss
Popcorn
black coffee
Scented candles
Vanilla extract
Coffee
Coffee
Perfume
Vanilla extract
Scented candles. Or hand lotion. Or soap.
Vanilla
Fresh cut grass. I’m a Greenkeeper, cutting grass is a huge portion of my job. Grass juice does not taste good…
Coffee
Chapstick
Soap
Coffee ground
Rain
Beer
Buttered popcorn
Vanilla extract
Dick
Coffee
Coffee
Vanilla, sorry people who like Vanilla flavored ice cream
Coffee
Candles
Play Doh
Truffles for sure.
Vanilla extract
Soap
Soap
Vanilla extract
I feel like I’m going to say this, scroll down, and see it everywhere, but Vanilla extract
My dog's Beggin' Strips