The Taste of Tradition

In a small American diner, a young boy sat across from his grandfather, eagerly anticipating his first bite of a beef burger. As they waited for their order, the boy couldn’t help but wonder why his grandfather would want to eat beef, when cricket burgers were so much tastier and better for the environment.

“Grandpa, why do you miss beef burgers?” he asked.

“Well, when I was your age, beef was the norm. People didn’t know any better,” his grandfather replied with a nostalgic smile.

The boy found this hard to believe. How could anyone prefer beef to the delicious cricket burgers they had today? But as he took his first bite of the beef burger, he realized that he didn’t like it at all. It tasted strange and almost… artificial.

“Grandpa, I don’t like this,” the boy admitted.

His grandfather chuckled. “It’s an acquired taste. But back in my day, we didn’t have much choice. Cows were raised and slaughtered just for their meat, which was bad for the environment and not sustainable in the long run. It wasn’t until we discovered how delicious and nutritious crickets were that we made the switch. And now, we can enjoy a delicious burger guilt-free.”

The boy was amazed by this revelation. He had never thought about the impact of food on the environment before. He finished his meal, grateful for the opportunity to try something new, and wondered what other surprises the future had in store for him.