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defective dynast's avatar

I trust your james beard award for political food writing is already in the mail

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Dennis Lee's avatar

it's in my ass

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defective dynast's avatar

then all is as it should be

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Chase Jackson's avatar

yep, this is the post that finally pushed me over the edge into a subscription. thanks, i hate it.

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regularjinks's avatar

considering durian tastes kinda like savory cheesecake and just *smells* like you're eating it in a porta-potty, i had the tiniest kernel of ... hope? fear? that this would be a sleeper hit somehow

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Starlit Observer's avatar

*trembling under her blanket* You've created sheer spite in a bottle!

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Sam's avatar

i believe it’s time to make this a global phenomenon by recreating it with kaoliang wine. you might end up with getting sanctioned by the united nations.

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Kate Walker's avatar

Posted my comment before reading yours, I think we're spiritually related.

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Jonathan Surratt's avatar

It's crazy. I am wearing that same hazmat protection as I read this.

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Mark Lindzy's avatar

Dannis, thank you for giving us something more vile to swallow than this week’s election results, distraction cocktail hour!

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AB1977's avatar

I'm glad your mouth made the correct decision. Your brain should be ashamed of itself for bringing this abomination into the world.

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Kate Walker's avatar

I think you need to put this back behind the paywall before the ICC comes at you for violating the Geneva Conventions! This is the next generation of chemical warfare, my friend.

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Neurozach's avatar

All I could think of: https://youtu.be/okiMnLyCMbA?si=5MsdbX0A5z9PZCbo

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Rick's avatar

I just threw up breakfast. Thanks!

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Dennis Lee's avatar

Why don’t you make it lunch and dinner too? Hat trick!!!

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Krissy's avatar

Somehow this makes me feel better.

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Daniel Costalis's avatar

I've said it before and I'll say it again - Malört and Lemonade is one of the most delicious refreshing summer drinks.

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JT's avatar

Ugh, that sounds so disgusting. I would not drink that. But also, you opened the durian incorrectly. You used a saw??? WTF?! Lmao! All you need is a butter knife to make a small cut and then peel the skin with your fingers.

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Dennis Lee's avatar

Haha it was still partially frozen! I'm actually pretty impressed I managed to get through it!

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