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Why travel-show hosts spit out “exotic” food

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Watching a brave presenter chew on fermented fish looks incredible until the lens pans away. The moment the shot ends, they aggressively spit the terrible dish into a waiting bucket and rinse their mouths out. The boundless appreciation for global cuisine usually lasts exactly four seconds.

Why travel-show hosts spit out “exotic” food
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