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In reply to the discussion: Tony Bourdain visits Iran 2014 [View all]

BigmanPigman

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6. I think fermented shark was his least favorite,
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 09:05 PM
Apr 2026

right behind the still dirty colon of an animal in Africa. He had to eat certain foods in order to be polite but he rarely got super ill.

"Anthony Bourdain considered the unwashed, roasted warthog rectum (colon) eaten in Namibia with the Bushmen for No Reservations as one of his worst meals ever, describing it as filled with "sand, crap, and fur". Despite the severe taste, smell, and resulting parasite, he ate it to show respect to his hosts."

I saw both episodes and I think I would have turned down both the shark and rectum.

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Tony Bourdain visits Iran 2014 [View all] BigmanPigman Apr 2026 OP
This was his greatest report. Tom Dyer Apr 2026 #1
Oh good, it got posted OK. BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #2
That was a wonderful program. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2026 #3
And have fabulous food on top of it! BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #4
Always good food with Bourdain. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2026 #5
I think fermented shark was his least favorite, BigmanPigman Apr 2026 #6
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