Do your food choices determine your political views?
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: November 18, 2009

Republicans and democrats differ on many issues: healthcare, environmental policy, abortion- we won't go there. However, they may also differ on cheese preference. Or their favorite type of girl scout cookie.
According to a report by Hunch, Americans' food choices differ widely by political party. Hunch is a website that asks users a series of questions to make a decision; for example, "what should I eat for lunch?" or (shameless self promotion) "what Foodista recipe should I make"?
More than 64,000 people answered the question "Do you tend to support liberal or conservative politicians?" Based on respondents' answers to other questions, the Hunch team determined:

French Fries: liberals prefer "bistro-type" fries; conservatives prefer McDonald's fries
Cheese: liberals prefer brie; conservatives prefer velveeta or Colby
Girl Scout Cookies: liberals prefer Trefoils; conservatives prefer Samoas
Birthday cake: liberals are more likely to bake one from scratch; conservatives are more likely to buy one at the store.
Lunch: liberals prefer Thai or Indian food; conservatives prefer pizza, PB&J or macaroni and cheese.

And yes, conservatives (like Sarah Palin) are more likely to drink soda.
Do you agree or disagree with these findings?
(image by asecondhandconjecture)

Comments:
Stevie
November 18, 2009

Interesting findings.  Reminds me of a quiz you would find in a magazine named, "Take This Quiz And Determine Your Political Views"...I guess I'd be liberal considering I make my own cakes.
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Now we even want our food to become a point that divides us? Be it a wedding or a wake, birthday or graduation, holiday or retirement party, food has always been a player when people come together. Using favorite food as a delineator is another recipe for trouble!
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Righties eat crow, liberals eat tofu.  Righties drink martinnis, liberals drink foreign wine.  Righties hunt and fish, and eat the meat, liberals protest.
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