I'm so hungry, I could DIE!

[OmahaBeef]

I've never had it, but I saw a show on it a while ago and they also talked about how there are trace amounts of the toxin that are left over that give you a buzz of some sort.

 

[Taosman]

Taos. :tongue2:

Your amusement is noted.
Just don't expect a thread change to "fat assed fans who think they're funny" any time soon!

 

[Taosman]

I've never had it, but I saw a show on it a while ago and they also talked about how there are trace amounts of the toxin that are left over that give you a buzz of some sort.

Yes!
It's a real "buzz" knowing you could have had your last meal of a tasteless fish.
(make mine a 32oz T-bone from Sir Scotts Oasis)(with Jessica Alba in my lap feeding me)

 

[OCBuckWife]

Yes!
It's a real "buzz" knowing you could have had your last meal of a tasteless fish.

It's not the toxin "buzz" I am looking for. It's the whole experience. I would rather find some place that has a registered chef to carve the fish right there in front of me. In restaurants in Japan, or at least the one I watched a show on, the Fugu is a centerpiece but it is also featured in side dishes. Much like the "Iron Chef" show, where each dish features the main ingredient in some fashion.

It is a feat of carving prowess, a display of the food itself in an artful arrangement, and a social sharing of a "near death" experience, even if the experience is so carefully planned that there isn't actually much "death" possible.

I was hoping that some other folks would have some experiences to share but I guess it just isn't that much of an item here in America. We seem to prefer our protein in huge slabs of dead, bleeding cow with a small amount of carbs and veggies as an afterthought. Not that I'm arguing against a good thick steak but sometimes the idea of food for the eyes and the calming ritiual of serving attracts me just as much.