Lately, it seems like everybody has something to say about avocados. Whether it's praise or hate, no one can deny that the avocado's moment in the spotlight has been going strong for the past few years. From what I've gathered, it seems like there are three types of people when it comes to this controversial fruit:
1. The avocados are my life, I will name my firstborn son, Avocado, Shun the non-believers, people.
2. The down-with-avocados, the reincarnation-of-Satan-in-gross-green-fruit-form people.
3. The avocados are cool, I guess, people.
Honestly, when it comes to this debate, I admit that I'm an avocado fanatic. It's super healthy for you, it tastes delicious, you can put it on anything, you can use it as a substitute for butter in baked goods, guacamole is amazing, the list could go on forever. If you're one of those people who could care less about avocados and their many attributes, I'm here to tell you that they deserve your attention.
If you're an avocado hater, I'm here to tell you that while you are entitled to your wrong opinion, avocado is by far the most versatile and wonderful fruit that this earth has bestowed upon us. Perhaps you just need some convincing.
Avocado starred in a commercial.
You can make delicious chocolate brownies with them.
You can make healthy and tasty smoothies with them.
They're freaking adorable.
You can pamper yourself with them.
You can even make mix them with the nectar of the gods for your next cocktail party.
If you are still not convinced, then you might be one of those people who thinks people are just a little too obsessed with avocado and, honestly, I can't say that I disagree with you (I also can't confirm or deny that I am not one of those people that are a little too obsessed, but that's another issue). I will, however, confirm that some people truly have pushed their love of avocado to the limit.
This avocado thong might be pushing it just a little:
And, to be honest, this costume probably isn't necessary.
The avocado-loving parents of this poor child should really do less.
And this -- well, I guess we can expect a new generation of kids named Avocado in the next few years.
That being said, it's time to put an end to this avocado debate. Avocados have taken the world by storm, and even though some people express their love of this wonderful fruit in ways that are slightly more -- eccentric. That doesn't change the fact that they are the probably the trendiest fruit ever. If you really just don't like the taste of avocados, just try one of these dessert recipes and tell me your life as you know it hasn't changed forever. Love the avocado, respect the avocado; it's the punniest fruit of all.
