When you’re hungry, and it hits you, you just need a little snack. Never have I ever considered eating a bug.
The Unexpected Snack: Eating Insects
Maybe it’s just because I never considered it to be an option, but to be perfectly real with you, the thought of eating insects is even less appealing now.
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Meet Carlos: The Bug-Eating Enthusiast
That’s because a Chicago guy named Carlos appeared on My Strange Addiction, yes, it’s back, and admitted he eats up to 100 live bugs a day. Like what kind of bugs, you ask?
- Mealworms
- Cockroaches
- Crickets
He said crickets are buttery, custard-like, and massage his tongue.
A Unique Culinary Experience
Did I mention this was on My Strange Addiction? Good. Carlos also said eating the bug makes him feel powerful and in control, calling what he’s doing the “master of their destiny.”
He is indeed talking about the insect’s destiny.
The Risks of Eating Bugs
It’s not all fun and games, though, because medical professionals unsurprisingly think it’s a bad idea. Warning that bug eating can lead to parasitic infections, bacterial exposure, and even neurological damage…