The word "pudding": 8/10
Pudding.The word "pudding" actually comes from a French word that originates with a Latin word that means something like "sausage." A far cry from the tastiness that we currently attribute to the word "pudding."
To me, the word "pudding" holds a jarring dissonance that is difficult to overcome at times. With some mental gymnastics that require a level of patience and concentration beyond that of mere mortals, I can force my mind to associate the word with a light, creamy dessert that is both sweet and flavorful. However, to perform that sort of exercise of superior mental prowess takes a massive, almost Herculean effort. Why?
Say it with me: pudding. Pood. Eeng.
Who decided that this should be the name of a tasty dessert? Most tasty desserts actually sound tasty. Cake. Ice cream. Cookies. No problem. But pudding? Someone was asleep at the wheel, there. Someone in France.
Still, when I can get past the name, the stuff is amazing.
7 out of 10 for rich, creamy flavor -- and being able to make my mind do things it shouldn't be capable of just to get past the name and eat it.
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