For some reason, it’s a stereotype that Californians love avocados. While the general population loves the fruit, I do not. In fact, I strongly dislike it. For some reason in California, every food revolves around avocados. No matter what the food is, Californians always find a way to incorporate avocados, and I always have to awkwardly ask the waiter to leave them out. There are avocados on pizza, avocados in salads, and even avocados in brownies. When will the avocado take over end?

I’m fed up with being frowned upon for disliking avocado. I’ve tried it a multitude of times and I really can’t get myself to like it! People are genuinely shocked when I turn down chips and guacamole or even a sandwich with avocado inside. Maybe I am not a fan of the texture or I just can’t get with the taste, but whatever it is, I am physically unable to hop on the avocado train. I could contribute my distaste for avocados to the fact that I wasn’t born in California, but is that really it? I guess I have no choice but to patiently wait for the avocado trend to pass in hopes that the next food fad is one that sparks my taste buds.

In my opinion, avocado is mushy and tasteless, but I feel like I’m offending avocado fans everywhere. I’ve never met anyone who only likes avocado a little bit. Avocado coinsurers love the fruit and are not afraid to show it. I’m almost envious of the passion that avocado lovers have for the food. With that being said, there are definitely some avocado pushers out there. These are the people that will not let it go that I dislike their favorite food. I truly respect their efforts, but no matter how much I try to, I can’t get myself to like avocado.

In the grand scheme of things, this is a petty problem. At the same time, it really isn’t. As someone who eats, like everybody else out there, avoiding avocado is becoming a bigger struggle each and every day. Avocado is finding itself into every food, especially here in California. After many attempts of trying to find the food enjoyable, I need to come to terms with my feelings toward the fruit. I don’t like avocado, and nothing will change my mind.