[Caipirabob]

I think for outsiders, the prevailing question is "Is the meat really all that good?". I mean, is there truly a demand for the meat in itself for the flavor? I've always viewed the consumption of Fugu as a gourmet extension of the thrill seeking experience. For all I know it "tastes like chicken".

So really, unless we have a credible advocate of Fugu meat outside of the regular consumer base who will vouch for the taste, I'd be biased against the non-lethal farmed variety.

I know that sounds bad from a pro-life perspective, but I'd take the same stand for those in favor smoker's rights, sky diving and eating Chinese food in China.

They are there for the risk, personal challenge and the pleasure of it. Death is a possibility, but not the objective.

[EQAndyBuzz]

“So really, unless we have a credible advocate of Fugu meat outside of the regular consumer base who will vouch for the taste, I’d be biased against the non-lethal farmed variety.”

I’m still here. The flavor is unique. I wasn’t so thrilled with it. I prefer the live monkey brains and live lobster tail, but don’t tell PETA that.