Dinner for you (two)

[GrimGrimoire 4,973]

OK, I found this pretty fascinating, and an easy to repeat social experiment for pretty much anyone willing to give it a try.

Eating in front of a mirror makes food taste better.

Or so say scientists in a recent study. Now I know a lot of us probably either eat alone, or in front of some computer or media device, but for the sake of it, maybe try dining in front of a mirror next time? Considering we are all friendless wanderers who hide from the sun... (oh wait.. that is just me. Although I bet it is some of you to... you know who you are! ) I figured this would be something any of us are able to do and share our results. I am not so sure I would be so easy to fool in that way, but heck if it makes dinner more tasty, I am game to try it a couple of times. I would be very interested to hear the results of anyone else giving it a try. Remember you would probably need to do it a couple of times with different types of foods to get a valid survey. I am also open to any opinions and thoughts upon it as well. I figure I will mess around with it for a week and see how it goes. Too bad i already ate a bit earlier... otherwise I could start now.

[EpicEnergy 23,195]

No way, the last thing I want to see when eating is myself. Second last thing I want to see is the chewed food in my mouth.

[Fluttershutter 2,432]

1 hour ago, EpicEnergy said:

No way, the last thing I want to see when eating is myself. Second last thing I want to see is the chewed food in my mouth.

Same. I don't like looking at myself in the mirror in general let alone while I'm stuffing my face.

[Dreambiscuit 9,676]

It’s an interesting idea, and as much as I dislike watching myself with cheeks bulging with the night’s victuals, I’m almost willing to try it. I already enjoy eating quite a bit and don’t need any augmentation, but I think everyone should eat in front of a mirror at least once, just to see what kind of eater they are. Most people have no idea how they look when they eat, and let’s face it, some of us eat like bulldozers at a construction site. Most people are too polite to say anything, so it might be a good idea to train ourselves for civilized company. I was recently photographed plowing through a deep-dish pizza, by someone who thrives on my looking terrible in public, and as much as I disliked it, I’m a more delicate eater now. Just a thought. And who knows? Maybe the food will taste better in front of a mirror.