[nkozyra]

In my head the biggest problem with this is that tomatoes are very liquidy and that seems like a very messy proposition.

Obviously, sliced tomatoes with salt is a relatively common breakfast side item, so the idea of just eating tomato with salt isn't that uncommon in the U.S.

[kljrewpoioepi]

Eat enough of them, and you'll develop the proper technique - do the initial bite slowly and carefully, while gouging the internal pressure. You might need to try another spot. Then immediately suck the interior. Then proceed eating them one pocket at a time, while occasionally sucking any free floating liquid.

[ilikehurdles]

They're no worse than peaches in that regard. I only eat peaches over a sink.

[edgyquant]

I've been eating tomatoes in the US my whole life and definitely most people I've met think it's weird eating them plain.

[Shivetya]

fyi

Waffle House, one of the larger chains of grill made food offer sliced tomatoes as a side in place of hash browns. I have no found that offering elsewhere. So it makes me wonder how it made to the menu

[nkozyra]

Interesting, I've found it to be a pretty common side item at breakfast places and delis.