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Tiktoker assaggia il Surströmming e vomita: "Il cibo più puzzolente del mondo"
James Ellingsworth prova l'aringa fermentata svedese: "Ho fatto tre docce per togliere l'odore". Video virale sui social
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Viral Challenge: Man's Extreme Reaction to Eating World's 'Most Disgusting Fish' Captivates Online Audience
A viral video featuring content creator James Patrick Ellingsworth III, known as "worthcooking," has captured widespread attention as he undertakes the infamous Surströmming challenge. The video, uploaded from the US, documents Ellingsworth's visceral reaction to opening a can of the fermented Swedish herring, widely regarded as one of the world's most pungent foods.Ellingsworth is seen using a can opener, visibly struggling with the powerful odor that immediately emanates from the can. He gags and recoils multiple times, expressing his disbelief at the intensity of the smell. "It's bad, I was really thinking it wasn't going to be that bad," he states, battling nausea even before the can is fully open.Despite the overwhelming aroma, Ellingsworth proceeds to explain the historical origins of Surströmming, noting its Swedish heritage and the theory that it originated when Swedes were low on salt and sold fermented fish to the Finns. He then attempts to consume the fish "the proper way," with a brioche bun and what appears to be a sauce. After taking a bite, his reaction is immediate and extreme, leading him to declare it "by far the most disgusting thing I've ever had in my entire life." He concludes, "I respect all cultures, but f*** that, y'all can keep it." The video highlights the extreme nature of the Surströmming challenge and the strong reactions it often elicits.
