Foods People Loved As Kids But Now Consider Weird As Adults

Sometimes food can provide a nostalgic experience. This is especially true when it comes to the foods we grew up eating. But sometimes it's hard to believe that we ate certain dishes growing up. Looking back, some of them make our stomachs turn at the thought of them. I grew up enjoying my grandma's go-to meal for the grandkids, which was mayonnaise sandwiches. It's exactly what it sounds like, mayonnaise between two slices of bread. Maybe it was so special to me because she made them. Perhaps, they were actually good to the young version of me at the time. Well, someone on Reddit decided to look into similar experiences and asked people to share odd food combinations they loved as kids but later realized were weird as adults. The responses in the thread didn’t disappoint.

I’m not the only one who has had an odd sandwich go-to. Someone on the platform shared that they became "obsessed" with ketchup sandwiches as a kid. "As a kid, I used to put ketchup on everything, but my favorite was ketchup sandwiches (ketchup plus bread) and ketchup sandwiches with bologna or sliced ham," they said.

Another person mentioned a new twist on salads. They grew up enjoying ham salads. But they're not exactly what you may think they are. This person said "We were kinda poor, and my mom used to take a package of uncooked hot dogs, grind them up, and mix them with sweet relish and mayonnaise. That was our 'ham salad.' My friends all loved the stuff!"

Someone shared that they grew up eating this "strictly after dinner snack": a cubed-up baguette tossed in Greek yogurt and chopped mint.

One person said they grew up drinking milk with every meal. The thought of drinking milk with any meal officially weirds them out now as an adult. They did say it was “super refreshing” as a kid. "Having milk to drink with spaghetti — super refreshing. It counters the acidity perfectly, but my Italian American friends think it's bizarre," they wrote. My stomach could never do this as an adult. But I did grow up seeing milk on the table with dinner on many sitcoms.

Take a look at other food combinations people were fond of as kids here.

Superstitions are beliefs in supernatural forces and the idea that we can influence unpredictable events. Some people hold onto these beliefs, even when they don't make logical sense. According to Manchester Metropolitan University, psychologists have studied superstitions and found that people often believe actions or objects can influence outcomes, even when there's no logical reason to think so.

They say that superstitions come from our desire to find patterns and meaning in the world. For example, when we knock on wood to avoid bad luck, we're making a connection between our actions and unrelated events. Superstitions also provide comfort and a sense of control in uncertain or stressful situations. They act like mental crutches, helping people feel more secure when life is unpredictable.

Superstitions continue to exist because they fulfill our basic human needs and behaviors, according to Newswise, a research news website. Even though they might not make sense scientifically, superstitions remain a powerful force in human behavior, showing how our beliefs and thoughts shape our actions in our quest to make sense of the mysterious world around us.

Some common superstitions can be found in many cultures. For instance, knocking on wood is thought to bring good luck or prevent bad luck. People avoid walking under ladders because it's considered unlucky. In some cultures, the number 13 is seen as unlucky, leading to the avoidance of the 13th floor. Some buildings don't have a 13th floor; they simply label the 13th floor as the 14th floor. On the other hand, some superstitions are believed to bring good fortune, like finding a four-leaf clover or carrying a horseshoe. Another common superstition involves tossing a bit of salt over your shoulder to ward off bad luck.

Interestingly, some people took to Reddit to share their unusual superstitions. Check out a few of them below.

Someone on Reddit shared this quirky belief that putting shoes on furniture is a surefire way to invite bad luck. They added, "I’m sure it started as a thing parents told their children to avoid getting the furniture dirty, but I’m still afraid to do it, just in case." But really, who would even think of putting their shoes, which have been all over town, on any piece of furniture?

Someone with a performing arts background jumped into the conversation and said they have this thing about not congratulating anyone on their performance or achievements until it's all done. They explained, "Saying 'congratulations on your big show' the day before the show opens is basically asking for like, a lighting fixture to fall on stage and kill a performer or something." They even added that saying a simple "good luck" can feel a bit iffy.

Someone mentioned that if you trim your fingernails on a Sunday, you might somehow end up turning into a thief. We're not exactly sure how this superstition got started, but there's definitely at least one person out there who's sticking to it.

Some people shared their very specific routines. One person chimed in, saying, "If my right hand itches, I must rub it on wood; scratching it with my hand will signal bad luck and I'll lose money soon." They added that they heard this old wives' tale as a kid and never really bothered to question it.

Someone in the thread shared a funeral-related superstition. They said, "When you visit a funeral, don't go home directly, go somewhere else before heading home so that the soul of that dead person won't follow you home." they wrote. They also mentioned that if you get sick after attending a funeral, it's seen as a sign that the spirit of the departed has made contact with you.