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Well, when nations that grow durian natively have signs banning durian from public transport and hotels, it's probably a good indication that enough of a majori
by LordAtlas 6y ago
Well, when nations that grow durian natively have signs banning durian from public transport and hotels, it's probably a good indication that enough of a majority finds the smell unpalatable.
(I've tried durian in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand to try to like them. I have failed. There is just no divorcing the taste from the stench.)
- raynr 6y ago> Well, when nations that grow durian natively have signs banning durian from public transport and hotels, it's probably a good indication that enough of a majority finds the smell unpalatable. What "majority" do you speak of? The "majority" of locals in Singapore, at least, do not think the smell is unpalatable. Locals just recognize that it is a strong, potent smell, that is difficult to get rid of, that lingers for ages, that is detectable even at trace concentrations. So, practically, everyone understands that durians shouldn't be in public transport or hotels.
- magnio 6y agoIt isn't necessary that the majority of the population hates it. Just a sizeable portion like 20% is enough. Also the puzzling thing is the stark disparity of the perception of the smell between different people. That doesn't happen to, say, seeing. This is akin to having a dress where half the people says it's black while the rest say it's white.
- pests 6y agoWhat? Did you forget about the dress? Blue or gold? That totally has happened with seeing.
- jinushaun 6y agoMy parents love durian, but even they have rules against eating it inside. So those signs aren’t related to it being “unpalatable”. It’s just that the smell is so strong that it lingers around like strong perfume. For example, I love curry but don’t cook it at home because the essential oils released makes my home smell for days.