🤯 INCRÍVEL: “Never Evolved His Taste Buds Past The Age Of 3”: Picky Eater Gets Invited To In-Laws’ Christmas, Expects Them To Cater To His “Diet”, But Gets A Reality Check 😲

December 19, 2025 neymar

People become picky eaters for several reasons, including genetics, learned behaviors, and underlying medical or psychological conditions. Whatever the case, their preferences can sometimes pose a problem for those around them.

Take this man, for example. His aversion to all seasonings except for salt has made him a headache to deal with. He even caused a rift in his sister-in-law’s family, whose Christmas dinner plans had been ruined by his dietary restrictions.

The woman tasked with cooking dinner has gone on a rant online, which you will read below.

It can be difficult to deal with a picky eater

Young woman arranging Christmas menu dishes at table, illustrating picky eater demands and family meal adjustments.

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This woman had to deal with a dinner guest who had an aversion to all seasonings except salt

Text excerpt discussing family Christmas menu planning challenged by a picky eater demanding changes to accommodate preferences.

Text discussing a picky eater’s dietary restrictions causing Christmas menu changes requested from brother’s in-laws.

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The issue escalated into a full-blown holiday drama

Text excerpt showing a picky eater demanding a simple salt-only menu, causing tension with brother’s in-laws over Christmas food.

Text excerpt from picky eater demanding brother’s in-laws change entire Christmas menu as part of a family discussion.

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The woman now wonders whether she was out of line

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Text message conversation about a picky eater causing issues and a family Christmas menu conflict.

Text about picky eater Ben with no dietary issues, demanding changes to the Christmas menu, sparking a reality check.

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The author clarified some parts of her story

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Text excerpt discussing Ben staying with his older brother during Christmas, highlighting picky eater family dynamics.

Text excerpt discussing conflict involving a picky eater demanding a Christmas menu change and receiving a reality check.

Text excerpt showing a picky eater demanding brother’s in-laws change the Christmas menu to accommodate him.

Picky eater demands brother’s in-laws change entire Christmas menu, sparking family discussion and a reality check.

Man in black jacket sitting in chair with clenched fists and eyes closed showing frustration over picky eater demands.

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Text excerpt discussing a picky eater demanding brother’s in-laws change the entire Christmas menu and facing a reality check.

She also shared a similar story involving Ben

Text excerpt discussing a picky eater demanding changes to a Christmas menu and causing drama at a family event.

Text excerpt describing a picky eater demanding changes at a family event and causing a scene during a wedding party.

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Young man enjoying noodles with chopsticks, highlighting picky eater demands affecting family Christmas menu choices.

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Genetics plays a role in people who grow up to be picky eaters

Ben’s food restrictions have caused a ton of frustration to the host family, which is understandable. However, he may not be entirely to blame.

According to Smithsonian Magazine, a specific gene known as TAS2R38 determines how strongly a person perceives bitter flavors. Further studies have found that adults with this bitter receptor have grown particular with their food preferences, some of whom have steered clear of sweets.

The report also noted that human taste is heavily influenced by environment and personal experiences. If a person is repeatedly exposed to specific foods at a young age, they are more likely to accept them as adults.

Mental conditions may also cause strict food preferences. While the author noted that Ben is “perfectly normal and healthy,” she may not be aware of other factors at play.

According to Monell Chemical Senses Center researcher Marcia Pelchat, depression may affect appetite in multiple ways. Worse, their pickiness may also exacerbate their mental state due to social impacts like the inability to go to restaurants or share meals with others.

Empathy and understanding are advised when dealing with picky eaters, such as offering them suitable food choices. The author did provide Ben with different options, which he declined and, instead, requested an unfair menu overhaul. Her refusal to comply was understandable, given that Ben wasn’t the only guest.

The woman answered some questions from readers

Many people sided with her

However, some of them called her out for making fun of their guest

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