I've eaten crow; you probably have as well.
It is NOT tasty at all; but HAS to be consumed to get over the ailment.
It depends upon what one washes it down with, as to whether the overall effect is refreshing.
LOL, I have indeed had to apologize for saying the wrong thing to someone. It does leave a bad taste in the mouth, not because I had to admit my mistake, but because I just hate to be wrong, and admitting that I am just kills me.
But, I have done it, more than once because much as I hate to admit it, I am not always right. LOL.