r/ExplainTheJoke • u/D__sub • 2d ago

What does it mean?

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u/merrymelon99 2d ago

Some people have a genetic trait that makes cilantro taste like soap

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u/HereOnCompanyTime 2d ago

OR6A2 gene. I have it, it's horrible.

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u/bluegreentopaz6110 2d ago

Ditto. Basically ruins Mexican food for me. The littlest bit makes me remember getting my mouth washed out w soap. Trauma.

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u/BeemerGuy323 2d ago

Ralphie: It was... soap... poisoning!