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[PAULINK]

Look guys, this isn't up for debate. Basil is objectively bad, just like how killing people is objectively bad. What we need to do is devise a way where future generations don't have to live with the mistakes we made and have a reason to live for. The only way we can achieve this is by either criminalizing the use of it or completely eradicating the mere existance of the herb.

 

[Unmasked Ferret]

Look guys, this isn't up for debate. Basil is objectively bad, just like how killing people is objectively bad. What we need to do is devise a way where future generations don't have to live with the mistakes we made and have a reason to live for. The only way we can achieve this is by either criminalizing the use of it or completely eradicating the mere existent of the herb.

Maybe you should just burn your dread and get over it.

 

[umop_3pisdn]

Look guys, this isn't up for debate. Basil is objectively bad, just like how killing people is objectively bad. What we need to do is devise a way where future generations don't have to live with the mistakes we made and have a reason to live for. The only way we can achieve this is by either criminalizing the use of it or completely eradicating the mere existance of the herb.

Your taste is objectively bad and unfortunately you will just have to stew in that fact.

 

[criesofthepast]

I hate you OP.

Basil along with Oregano are GOAT herb status.

 

[Dai101]

Are you terrisus OP?

 

[snacknuts]

Is there some sort of giant conspiracy around the worst tasting herb of all time? You can smell this dreck from a mile away. Some chef probably put it in some sucker's food as a prank and the miserable guy eating it pretended he liked it not to make the chef feel bad. Then the government saw it in their best interest to subsidize it to hell so they could use it in their torture camps.

It sucks when you are eating a delicious pizza and then you take one whiff of this rubbish and your appetite is right out of the window. The overwhelming smell holds all your 5 senses for ransom and your only response is to gag constantly while contemplating what is the point of living. There is only one use for this herb, throw it in the garbage, where the juxtaposition makes your trash smell better in comparison.

That's not how you spell cilantro

You're both terrible people.

 

[3phemeral]

Let's not forget, the leaves of basil herbs aren't the only parts of the plant you can eat. I present to you Sweet Basil Seed drink. Gelatenous and delicious.

 

[Lebron]

You can't cook for shit confirmed

 

[yepyepyep]

Gaf is full of such picky eaters. People have said they don't like basil, cilantro/corriander, eggplant, zucchini, beetroot, onions etc.

Such hater trash.

 

[PAULINK]

You can't cook for shit confirmed

I dunno why you guys keep bringing this up, I didn't put basil in my food. No rational person would do that. I'm talking about experience from other people's home cooked meals or restauraunts. Guaranteed to transform a decent meal into inedible matter.

 

[hateradio]

Agreed. That shit is slowly killing Mexican food, since Chipotle made it trendy to use Cilantro Lime rice instead of god-tier traditional Mexican rice.

Nope. Get that orange fluff away from me.

No lo quiero!

Gaf is full of such picky eaters. People have said they don't like basil, cilantro/corriander, eggplant, zucchini, beetroot, onions etc.

Such hater trash.

At least people who don't like cilantro typically have a genetic defect. The others, we can't explain.

 

[Maengun1]

What the hell?

I would eat basil all day every day. It's freaking delicious. Cilantro too.

I had to do a triple take when I saw this thread. I swear this place has the pickiest eaters I've ever encountered.

 

[BumRush]

Basil is probably the best herb on earth. Pesto sauce was delivered from the heavens.

 

[friday]

I have never met someone who did not like Basil. I strongly disagree with OP.

 

[Randy Monk]

Basil is a god tier herb

 

[carlo6529]

Let's not forget, the leaves of basil herbs aren't the only parts of the plant you can eat. I present to you Sweet Basil Seed drink. Gelatenous and delicious.

I'd rather use the seeds to grow more Basil

 

[Dazza]

Came in here expecting to learn about the mind-altering properties of a common plant--leaving very disappointed.

Me too . At least we still have nutmeg and poppy seeds

 

[BobLoblaw]

That's not how you spell cilantro

First post nailed it. Fuck that shit.

 

[umop_3pisdn]

Me too . At least we still have nutmeg and poppy seeds

lemon essential oil apparently gets you high, too, but I think it might be milder.

 

[karasu]

We used to go to war over spices. Isn't that fucking wild???

 

[neos]

Came in here expecting to learn about the mind-altering properties of a common plant--leaving very disappointed.

+1
i'm sorry OP, Basil is good

 

[Sulik2]

Basil pesto aioli is one of the most delicious substances on the earth. You are wrong OP.

 

[BarringGaffner]

Man I can't even comprehend not liking basil... by itself, sure... but in pho, on pizza, with mozzarella/tomato, or fresh pesto sauce pasta.

probably my favourite herb! up there with cilantro. seems like some people just stop developing their taste buds past age 4.

 

[BUNTING1243]

basil tastes incredible in just about everything

 

[Pitch]

How dare you.

 

[3phemeral]

I'd rather use the seeds to grow more Basil

It' a good thing you can use cuttings instead of seeds then.

 

[Kyoufu]

What the fuck. How can you hate Basil?

 

[charlequin]

I honestly dislike coriander 10x more. Whether that's just me, who knows.

Cilantro (I assume you mean the green leafy herb and not the ground seed which is what Americans call "coriander") has some compounds that many people have a genetic predisposition to dislike. It's pretty common for people to hate that*, unlike basil which is super friggin' weird.


*I love it though, cilantro owns.

 

[Sulik2]

Man I can't even comprehend not liking basil... by itself, sure... but in pho, on pizza, with mozzarella/tomato, or fresh pesto sauce pasta.

probably my favourite herb! up there with cilantro. seems like some people just stop developing their taste buds past age 4.

Cilantro is a different situation. If you don't have a certain gene it tastes like soap.

 

[SoulUnison]

CIlantro is amazing, I load that up on everything.

Indian food? Cover it in cilantro.
Mexican food? Cilantro, please!

Keep a tb of cilantro and a tub of green onion in your fridge and you're ready to garnish ANYTHING.

 

[googly]

Where does such strong hate come from? Did basil kill your dog?

 

[Dali]

Ginger is strong as hell... Which means maybe use less.

Also pesto is just too good. I feel bad for you OP. You're like the robot that hates humans because we are illogical and have emotions not knowing how wonderful emotions can be. It's like describing the colors of a rainbow to someone born blind.

 

[lawnchair]

Here you go OP

Have some chicken nuggets. Don't worry about those awful green foods anymore. You have chicken nuggets to take care of you now.

i second this post. stuff thats green and tastes like stuff? YOU DONT NEED IT!

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

When I lived in Saudi Arabia, we had a guy for nutmeg because it's illegal there.

r u serious?

 

[Rizific]

Basil is legit. Your taste buds just suck.

 

[PaulloDEC]

That's not how you spell cilantro

Seriously. Shit is called coriander where I live, and it overpowers and ruins anything it touches.

 

[geomon]

Why this hate for herbs and spices? Aren't we better than this? Food is awesome, let's just enjoy it.

 

[Kitsunebaby]

Basil is one of my favorite things ever. It's the best herb by far.

 

[Bishop89]

Basil is like the best herb. Get better taste buds op

 

[carlo6529]

Basil is one of my favorite things ever. It's the best herb by far.

You should start a thread about it.

 

[poppabk]

I honestly dislike coriander 10x more. Whether that's just me, who knows.

Yeah I find coriander over powering. Basil is very strong on its own, but in pesto or in judicious amounts it is delicious.

 

[Kitschkraft]

Came in here expecting to learn about the mind-altering properties of a common plant--leaving very disappointed.

LOL same!

I was ready to roll dat shit, light dat shit, and smoke dat shit.

I agree that it can sometimes be overused in dishes.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Um basil is amazing. If you don't like it then you're a shitty cook.

 

[Lebron]

I dunno why you guys keep bringing this up, I didn't put basil in my food. No rational person would do that. I'm talking about experience from other people's home cooked meals or restauraunts. Guaranteed to transform a decent meal into inedible matter.

Eat better home cooked meals and eat at better restaurants.

 

[umop_3pisdn]

OP is like a dude with amusia claiming that music is shit.

 

[Bowdz]

I would never trust anyone's palate who doesn't like basil.

 

[Se7enSword]

Looks like this thread has every base-il covered

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Looks like this thread has every base-il covered

running out of thyme

 

[dr3upmushroom]

You have no taste op.

 

[Razmos]

Judging solely from the thread title I thought people might be smoking it.