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[–] Jax 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I struggle to believe that they'd be named stinkbugs if 80% of the population thinks they smell nice. Something doesn't add up with the information you're presenting.

Source: I like cilantro, and stinkbugs stink.

[–] prayer 2 points 6 months ago

Just because its the same chemical doesn't make it smell the same. Try taking a spoonful of vanilla extract and you will find it does not taste like the smell. The ration and volume of the volatiles also determines how it smells.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Well that's because I didn't say 80% :) I said "to some people" and the study also shows it varies from neutral to pleasant.

[–] Jax 2 points 6 months ago

I like cilantro, and stinkbugs stink