French fries are downright disgusting and I simply don't understand the hype around them

 
French fries. Two words that shout junk food. They are often given to you free as sides with your favourite burger. They also keep you distracted when you are binge watching a series. Not to mention, there are various versions of French fries available in the market to cater to your taste buds. But not me. Why you ask? Well, because I absolutely hate French fries and just can't stand them. And on the occasion of International Fries Day, I want to share my hatred with y'all.

Yes, yes, I understand that you may judge me, hate me, or even think that I deserve to be placed in an asylum. I completely get it. After all, for everyone else French fries are an addiction and an idyllic comfort food.  But, before you start second-guessing if I'm even human, at least hear me out.

Potatoes Are Bland No Matter What You Do To Them

No, I'm not kidding--potatoes have no taste of their own. Yes, you can sprinkle salt and pepper or drown them in ketchup, but they still won't taste like anything.  No, even those shake-shake McDonalds' fries don't make the cut.

You see, I'm a Bengali and for us aaloo bhaja is a big thing. It's sacrosanct and every Bengali lives by it. But, I don't. You see, whether you admit it or not--they are bland and they will always be bland.

They Become A Soggy Mess Way To Quickly
You can deep fry the French Fries as much as you want. Hell, you can go ahead and burn them if you wish. But if you leave them out for a long time, they turn into a soggy mess. Have you ever tried eating stale French fries? Aren't they just disgusting? It's really soggy and that somehow highlights the bland taste that is so synonymous with potatoes. I just have one word for them--ewww.

French Fries Can Kill Actually Kill You

No, I'm not letting my hatred for these fried potatoes make me exaggerate a fact. French fries are actually very unhealthy. In fact, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that people who eat "fried potatoes" two or more times a week" are at an increased risk of early death.

Well, you can't deny the harmful effects of deep fried food now, can you? French fries? More like death sticks to be honest.

Give Me Fried Chicken Strips Over French Fries Any Day
I mean hello? Who cares about some disgusting unhealthy fries when you can have delicious chicken? Yes, fried chicken strips are deep fried, just like your beloved French fries, but the former has protein in it. You see my point?

Also, let's not forget the fact that chicken is more delicious than potatoes anyway. Maybe not for vegetarians, but I don't care about them obviously!

They Destroy My Burger With Their Unwanted Presence

Who even came up with the idea of including fries in a burger meal? Why can't a burger have a peaceful life of its own with just a chilled beverage? If you say the combo does need some company then let me tell introduce you to sautéed veggies!

Veggies are not only more healthy, but they also have a taste of their own. They have a personality and an individuality, which your favourite plate of fries will never have.

You can call me an anomaly all you want, but I'm just happy transferring all my French fries onto my friends' plates. Thank you very much.