Do you think they should rename certain foods?

Certain foods just have an unappetizing name...(ie Kumquats, Yogurt, Succotash, Wheat Germ, etc) Personally I think I would eat more of them if they had better names I think. : D

Do you think they should rename certain foods?
Turnip, brussel sprouts, tofu, eggplant, parsnips (sounds painful), liver (actually, anything named for an organ), and my all time favourite (for sounding AND being disgusting)... HEAD CHEESE.



The proof IS in the pudding, and the medium is the message... names do matter. Have to say I agree!
Reply:Good question. Don't forget sour cream, sour kraut and Tofu.
Reply:Good point- I never thought of that
Reply:I agree with you, except about Yoghurt. I actually like that name.
Reply:changing their names wont change the way they taste.
Reply:You would eat more of them if they changed the names? The name doesn't affect the flavor, at least not where I'm from. I'm still trying to imagine the conversation:



"Would you like some more Wheat Germ?"

"No, it's delicious and I'd like to eat more, but I don't like the name."



I just can't see that happening.
Reply:Nah....turnips would still taste awful no matter what! Same thing with radishes and beets.....*shudder*....



I love succotash....now I'm hungry! ;)
Reply:Good thought. I've always disliked 'yogurt' as a word. And Wheat 'Germ' does make you wonder, doesn't it!? Also, having several acquaintances named Pamela, it kinda bothers me to spray 'pam' on my cooking pans before cooking!
Reply:When I was a kid, I would never eat rump roast.