Dear Old Dads DOD247: Yuckin Yummers
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Dec 24, 2025 Tom shares his hilarious aversion to goat cheese while diving into the concept of kids 'yucking' others' tastes. The hosts discuss how personal opinions can become misinterpreted as absolute truths. They explore why children resist new experiences, the risks of a contrarian identity, and the importance of expressing preferences respectfully. With insights on the social costs of negativity, the conversation emphasizes valuing genuine effort in both taste and personal growth.
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Lumpy Goat Milk Childhood
- Tom Curry recalls being forced to drink lumpy goat milk daily as a child and hating it for years.
- He describes how chocolate syrup attempts only made the goat-milk horror worse.
Taste Is Personal, Not Universal
- Eli Bosnick argues taste is subjective and people treat their preferences like absolute truths.
- He highlights how that leads to cognitive dissonance when others disagree.
Teach Inside Vs Outside Thoughts
- Teach kids the difference between inside thoughts and outside thoughts to curb rude comments.
- Encourage expressing opinions as personal preferences rather than universal facts.