Philosophy of Food | Monday, 4th period

[sharp_man]

Hannibal welcomed everyone to class just a little more studiously calm than usual. And with wet hair. Swimming to school had not been in his plans. Still, he was determined to fulfill his obligation.


"Good afternoon. I hope you made it here without too much problem. Today we continue our discussion of what is and isn't food, and how our preferences are formed."

He waved toward the table behind him, which held pairs of dishes this time. "We've got an assortment of foods and beverages today. You may choose only one from each pair - you cannot have both. You may choose neither, if you prefer. But in any case, you must explain your choice. Why do you prefer the option you've chosen - taste? Nostalgia? Curiosity? Feel free to debate with each other as well, and ask each other or me questions. Remember, there are no wrong answers - it's reasoning and thought we're looking for."

Comments

First Pairing

[sharp_man]

"This one is simple." Hannibal sighed. "If perhaps too apt today." He tapped each of two carafes; they had glasses and ceramic cups nearby. "Both simple tastes, and little difference between them. Hot water; iced water."

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[hashtag_chocobro]

"Oh, well, that one's easy," said Prompto, with a faint grin almost of relief, as he poured himself a glass of iced water. "Gotta go with the cold! It's nice and refreshing! Hot water can be nice and comforting sometimes, too, like on cold days, but then just make tea or hot cocoa or something, you know? Make it a little more interesting, hot water by itself...kinda boring. For me," he added hastily as to not offend any hot water lovers. "I just like cold better. Unless, like, it's cold out."

He should just...stop now. Which he made sure he was doing by pointedly drinking to cut the babble.

Re: First Pairing

[sharp_man]

"So, what you eat is affected by the weather. And boring food is of no interest to you."

Re: First Pairing

[hashtag_chocobro]

"Yeah, man," Prompto had to chuckle a little at that. "If it's boring, what's even the point?"

Re: First Pairing

[sharp_man]

Hannibal grinned. "I agree wholeheartedly."

Re: First Pairing

[mylandmyrules]

Nell picked ice water. "M'not so much a fan of hot water without some tea or something in it, but ice cold water is pretty much always nice."

Re: First Pairing

[sharp_man]

"Why do you think water is fine on its own when cold, but not when hot?" Hannibal asked.

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[mylandmyrules]

"I don't like the taste of it as much," Nell said. "I don't really know why. I don't like it lukewarm either."