Phred wrote:

>> It is believed that both the generation of the odoriferous urine and the
>> ability to smell it are based on genetics. Only those with a certain gene
>> can break down the chemicals inside the asparagus into their smelly
>> components, and only those with the proper gene can smell the results of
>> that chemical breakdown.
>
> I can do both. Guess I'm special (as I always knew 8-).
>
> Addendum: Mate of mine reckons cilantro tastes like squashed bugs
> (but I don't know how he goes with asparagus .

I suppose that is like saying that something tastes like shit. What they
probably mean is that it is what they imagine squashed bugs or shit
taste like, without a real basis of comparison.... I hope.