Source: BroBible
Summary
TikToker Jae shared a tip for eating crawfish boils, advising against eating crawfish with straight tails, as they may have died before being boiled. However, researchers at LSU’s AgCenter debunked this theory, finding no tangible difference between straight and curled tails. Despite this, many people still believe in avoiding straight tails, with some citing personal experience and tradition. Jae doubled down on her advice, saying she sticks to the rule and finds straight tails to be “disgusting” and mushy.
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The habit gets a new name.
Crawfish boils have a new rule: don’t eat the straight tails. Or do you? Researchers say it’s a myth, but tradition says otherwise. Either way, it’s a great excuse to avoid the ones that are a little too… straight. Tradition wins, science loses. Crawfish connoisseurs know best. The debate rages on, but one thing’s for sure: straight tails are the new “don’t eat that”.
Author: Evan Null
