Republicans and democrats differ on many issues: healthcare, environmental policy, abortion- we won't go there. However, they may also differ on cheese preference. Or their favorite type of girl scout cookie.
According to a report by Hunch, Americans' food choices differ widely by political party. Hunch is a website that asks users a series of questions to make a decision; for example, "what should I eat for lunch?" or (shameless self promotion) "what Foodista recipe should I make"?
More than 64,000 people answered the question "Do you tend to support liberal or conservative politicians?" Based on respondents' answers to other questions, the Hunch team determined:
- French Fries: liberals prefer "bistro-type" fries; conservatives prefer McDonald's fries
- Cheese: liberals prefer brie; conservatives prefer velveeta or Colby
- Girl Scout Cookies: liberals prefer Trefoils; conservatives prefer Samoas
- Birthday cake: liberals are more likely to bake one from scratch; conservatives are more likely to buy one at the store.
- Lunch: liberals prefer Thai or Indian food; conservatives prefer pizza, PB&J or macaroni and cheese.
And yes, conservatives (like Sarah Palin) are more likely to drink soda.
Do you agree or disagree with these findings?
(image by asecondhandconjecture)
Comments
November 18, 2009
Interesting findings. Reminds me of a quiz you would find in a magazine named, "Take This Quiz And Determine Your Political Views"...I guess I'd be liberal considering I make my own cakes.
November 19, 2009
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November 19, 2009
Now we even want our food to become a point that divides us? Be it a wedding or a wake, birthday or graduation, holiday or retirement party, food has always been a player when people come together. Using favorite food as a delineator is another recipe for trouble!
October 20, 2010
Righties eat crow, liberals eat tofu. Righties drink martinnis, liberals drink foreign wine. Righties hunt and fish, and eat the meat, liberals protest.
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