dv said:

I’ve long been of the opinion that oysters are a case of ‘the emperor’s new clothes’.

I have never eaten a raw oyster that was at all enjoyable. I’m not saying that they’re inedible, and couldn’t be eaten in a survival situation. But, the same can be said of many small creatures which we would rather avoid as parts of our regular diet.

Like brushing your teeth, no matter which way you do it, ‘the experts’ will tell you that you’re doing it wrong. Swallow the thing in one gulp, and the aficionados will say, no, you should chew it a little. Chew it a little, and they say, no, gulp it down. Whatever technique is recommended, it always equates to eating cold snot.

I think that no-one actually likes oysters, but no-one will admit it, as it would suggest that they’re not ‘cultured’ enough to appreciate such a ‘delicacy’.

Perhaps one day, the headline item on all news services will be ‘OYSTERS ARE KACK, AND IT’S OK TO SAY SO’, and then the whole ridiculous facade will crumble.