I just don’t get the concept of eating stuff that is either terrible tasting or chemically-burn-your-mouth hot.
Why?
I understand that some foods are an acquired taste or are more culturally acceptable than one may like.
But why eat stuff that almost universally tastes like crap on purpose?
I’m with you. There’s plenty of stuff I like to eat...I don’t need to try and convince myself to like something just because it’s odd or trendy, or whatever.
Not everyone finds everything equally hot or bad tasting. My mother will often cook something she says is very spicy and invite me to come try a bit, and I find it completely mild. even bland. Something I find has a good taste and leaves an enjoyable burn is damn near toxic waste by her standards. And yes...there is such a thing as a pleasant, enjoyable burn.
Similarly, I love horseradish mustard. No one else in the house can even stand the smell.
There’s just no accounting for taste....