Foods People Loved As Kids But Now Consider Weird As Adults
Sometimes food can provide a nostalgic experience. This is especially true when it comes to the foods we grew up eating. But sometimes it’s hard to believe that we ate certain dishes growing up. Looking back, some of them make our stomachs turn at the thought of them. I grew up enjoying my grandma’s go-to meal for the grandkids, which was mayonnaise sandwiches. It’s exactly what it sounds like, mayonnaise between two slices of bread. Maybe it was so special to me because she made them. Perhaps, they were actually good to the young version of me at the time. Well, someone on Reddit decided to look into similar experiences and asked people to share odd food combinations they loved as kids but later realized were weird as adults. The responses in the thread didn’t disappoint.
Odd Food Combinations From People’s Childhood
I’m not the only one who has had an odd sandwich go-to. Someone on the platform shared that they became “obsessed” with ketchup sandwiches as a kid. “As a kid, I used to put ketchup on everything, but my favorite was ketchup sandwiches (ketchup plus bread) and ketchup sandwiches with bologna or sliced ham,” they said.
Another person mentioned a new twist on salads. They grew up enjoying ham salads. But they’re not exactly what you may think they are. This person said “We were kinda poor, and my mom used to take a package of uncooked hot dogs, grind them up, and mix them with sweet relish and mayonnaise. That was our ‘ham salad.’ My friends all loved the stuff!”
Someone shared that they grew up eating this “strictly after dinner snack”: a cubed-up baguette tossed in Greek yogurt and chopped mint.
One person said they grew up drinking milk with every meal. The thought of drinking milk with any meal officially weirds them out now as an adult. They did say it was “super refreshing” as a kid. “Having milk to drink with spaghetti — super refreshing. It counters the acidity perfectly, but my Italian American friends think it’s bizarre,” they wrote. My stomach could never do this as an adult. But I did grow up seeing milk on the table with dinner on many sitcoms.
Take a look at other food combinations people were fond of as kids here.
5 Unusual Superstitions Shared by Redditors
Shoes on Furniture Equals Bad Luck!
Someone on Reddit shared this quirky belief that putting shoes on furniture is a surefire way to invite bad luck. They added, “I’m sure it started as a thing parents told their children to avoid getting the furniture dirty, but I’m still afraid to do it, just in case.” But really, who would even think of putting their shoes, which have been all over town, on any piece of furniture?
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No Congratulations For You
Someone with a performing arts background jumped into the conversation and said they have this thing about not congratulating anyone on their performance or achievements until it’s all done. They explained, “Saying ‘congratulations on your big show’ the day before the show opens is basically asking for like, a lighting fixture to fall on stage and kill a performer or something.” They even added that saying a simple “good luck” can feel a bit iffy.
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Fingernail Cutting on Sundays
Someone mentioned that if you trim your fingernails on a Sunday, you might somehow end up turning into a thief. We’re not exactly sure how this superstition got started, but there’s definitely at least one person out there who’s sticking to it.
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Super-Specific Routines
Some people shared their very specific routines. One person chimed in, saying, “If my right hand itches, I must rub it on wood; scratching it with my hand will signal bad luck and I’ll lose money soon.” They added that they heard this old wives’ tale as a kid and never really bothered to question it.
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Cautious of Souls
Someone in the thread shared a funeral-related superstition. They said, “When you visit a funeral, don’t go home directly, go somewhere else before heading home so that the soul of that dead person won’t follow you home.” they wrote. They also mentioned that if you get sick after attending a funeral, it’s seen as a sign that the spirit of the departed has made contact with you.
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