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by holografix 1949 days ago
Ok sorry to keep pressing on this but I must understand it. Does it smell “bad” or just “strong”?

There are certain things that smell strong to me but not bad at all and sure the smell may be a bit tiring after a while. For example perfume or certain foods etc. There are other things, including food, that are both and can be unpleasant. Of course the obvious bodily ones but also fermented cabbage, some cheeses, old fruit etc can be unpleasant.

But I wouldn’t call the smell of a bigmac unpleasant. Or a steak and chips for that matter or spaghetti bolognese. If you were eating that on a plane it would be actually pleasant for me. I’d prob feel like eating the same and have a smile thinking “who’s the lucky devil tucking into that spag bol?!”