Catalog of Tastes

IronKeeb · 06-15-2009, 06:00 AM

Taste is an essential function of life and an important sense. Most people know the tastes of food but not much else. Except for liquids. But how about we taste some things and make a compendium of sorts. I'd like to call it a catalog because these should be things most people have around that if they taste good you can give it a try as well as including pictures so that people can know what exactly you tasted and any differences can be accounted for most accurately. You really should post a picture if you report on something. Lets keep it on the honor system guys.

Lets begin with one of my favorite things: music!:
Speaker:
Tasted neutral but with a bit nutty, slightly sweet taste but in an herbal sense.

Headphones:
A bit soapy/bitter but still mostly neutral... Funny because music sounds better out of the headphones but tastes better from the speaker...

Ipod:
Taste reminds me of the skin of deli ham. Definitely metallic.

Onto other things:

Basketball:
Meh... was kind of dirty, didn't get a great taste but was soapy-ish and herbal. I think it's natural taste is more soapy/bitter but the dirt gave it the other taste.

Envelope:
(Careful if you try paper stuff, tounge paper cuts SUCK)
Reminds me of dry noodles. Maybe boiled it'd be better.

Flip flop:
Think it was leather I licked. But how does leather taste exactly... will have to do more research here.

And the best for last, Myself:
Tasted like tuna (must be from all the space boob chicks I get

)
Seriously though, a bit like pork I'd have to say.

Some tips and tricks:
1) Make sure to cleanse your palate in between tastings.
2) Watch out for paints... if they have lead in them that is not good for you!
3) Get most of your tounge all over the object. Taste buds pick up different tastes on different parts of the tounge so to get full flavor, use full contact!
4) Have a spit bottle around to spit in after done and rinse a bit with water to avoid dirty mouths.
5) While I haven't attempted any here yet, try to find things that you can chew. Chewing brings out different tastes.

Glossary:
Try to use taste words. I'm not a tastologist so any help here would be appreciated. All I know:
Bitter
Sweet
Sour
Umami
Soapy
Savory
???

(Neat fact, anti freeze is sweet. Found out while on a boat, the fresh water hose was filled with anti freeze for the winter and when rinsed out we used as makeshift high seas hawaiian punch!)

simeon · 06-15-2009, 06:25 AM

WTF. Stop making new threads.

Tyen · 06-15-2009, 06:45 AM

Alcestis · 06-15-2009, 06:46 AM

What other exciting things will you lick next?

Drave · 06-15-2009, 06:47 AM

At a guess, ban inc. IBTR.

CabbitCabbit · 06-15-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronKeeb

(Neat fact, anti freeze is sweet. Found out while on a boat, the fresh water hose was filled with anti freeze for the winter and when rinsed out we used as makeshift high seas hawaiian punch!)

Yep, there's your problem right there

Solmaze · 06-15-2009, 08:27 AM

jazser · 06-15-2009, 08:28 AM

This thread sucks.

Occido · 06-15-2009, 08:32 AM

Blank · 06-15-2009, 08:35 AM

I tried doing this but everything I licked ended up tasting the same...

Occido · 06-15-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blank

I tried doing this but everything I licked ended up tasting the same...

like cock?

Blank · 06-15-2009, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Occido

like cock?

I knew someone was going to say that ;(

Occido · 06-15-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blank

I knew someone was going to say that ;(

Well.. you did set yourself up for it

Kaige · 06-15-2009, 09:26 AM

Antifreeze is a great way to deal with a squirrel problem, they love the stuff. Just make sure the little shits can't get into your attic.

EmpireF4i · 06-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Did someone lick too much lead paint before you started making these threads?

06-15-2009, 06:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
IronKeeb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 264 -28 Internets	Catalog of Tastes Taste is an essential function of life and an important sense. Most people know the tastes of food but not much else. Except for liquids. But how about we taste some things and make a compendium of sorts. I'd like to call it a catalog because these should be things most people have around that if they taste good you can give it a try as well as including pictures so that people can know what exactly you tasted and any differences can be accounted for most accurately. You really should post a picture if you report on something. Lets keep it on the honor system guys. Lets begin with one of my favorite things: music!: Speaker: Tasted neutral but with a bit nutty, slightly sweet taste but in an herbal sense. Headphones: A bit soapy/bitter but still mostly neutral... Funny because music sounds better out of the headphones but tastes better from the speaker... Ipod: Taste reminds me of the skin of deli ham. Definitely metallic. Onto other things: Basketball: Meh... was kind of dirty, didn't get a great taste but was soapy-ish and herbal. I think it's natural taste is more soapy/bitter but the dirt gave it the other taste. Envelope: (Careful if you try paper stuff, tounge paper cuts SUCK) Reminds me of dry noodles. Maybe boiled it'd be better. Flip flop: Think it was leather I licked. But how does leather taste exactly... will have to do more research here. And the best for last, Myself: Tasted like tuna (must be from all the space boob chicks I get ) Seriously though, a bit like pork I'd have to say. Some tips and tricks: 1) Make sure to cleanse your palate in between tastings. 2) Watch out for paints... if they have lead in them that is not good for you! 3) Get most of your tounge all over the object. Taste buds pick up different tastes on different parts of the tounge so to get full flavor, use full contact! 4) Have a spit bottle around to spit in after done and rinse a bit with water to avoid dirty mouths. 5) While I haven't attempted any here yet, try to find things that you can chew. Chewing brings out different tastes. Glossary: Try to use taste words. I'm not a tastologist so any help here would be appreciated. All I know: Bitter Sweet Sour Umami Soapy Savory ??? (Neat fact, anti freeze is sweet. Found out while on a boat, the fresh water hose was filled with anti freeze for the winter and when rinsed out we used as makeshift high seas hawaiian punch!) Attached Images

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simeon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 927 +8 Internets	WTF. Stop making new threads. Last edited by simeon; 06-15-2009 at 06:27 AM..

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Tyen The future, I came from it Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,664 +3 Internets	wow

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Alcestis Hello, nurse. Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 516 +140 Internets	What other exciting things will you lick next? Attached Images

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Occido Don't get penisy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in the Mountains Posts: 2,856 -126 Internets	__________________ When a man isn't busy killing another, he spends the rest of his time killing what resembles himself the most.

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Drave Sly. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 898 +31 Internets	At a guess, ban inc. IBTR.

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jazser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 184	This thread sucks.

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Blank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,137 +19 Internets	I tried doing this but everything I licked ended up tasting the same... __________________

06-15-2009, 09:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kaige The Diet Coke of Evil Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,478	Antifreeze is a great way to deal with a squirrel problem, they love the stuff. Just make sure the little shits can't get into your attic. __________________ Kaige Diplomacy: The ability to tell someone to go to Hell so that they'll look forward to making the trip.

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