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The Most Unhealthy Diet That Is Spreading Fast

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The opinionated Luke Sonderman is back again with an argument that vegans may find borderline infuriating. This week, Luke goes in depth, citing sources as credible as Oxford University, to attack the vegan diet. He explains the health problems associated with it, as well as its failure to create a difference in the world. Proceed with caution. You might get hurt here. – Editor Levi Kassinove

By Luke Sonderman, Obiter Dictum

Although many people believe that vegan diets lead to a healthier lifestyle, they may be wrong. Converting to a vegan diet is one of the most dangerous dietary practices a person can do.

On the list of the top 10 most popular diets, veganism is a diet that is and has been sweeping the world for the past 20 years (medicalnewstoday.com). While many convert to this diet for global warming and animal conservation purposes, the majority of vegans switch to this diet for health reasons.

Veganism can be a healthy diet, but it takes a lot of focus. One of the most common issues that come along with new vegans is an iron deficiency. There are supplements and foods that vegans can eat to raise their iron levels, such as spinach and lentils. Most new vegans do not eat these foods and end up with an extreme iron deficiency that sometimes leads to the need for blood transfusions.

Many people make the switch to vegan and vegetarian diets, but according to an Oxford study, 84% of them end up abandoning their diets as the lack of meat and protein causes extreme, unhealthy weight loss, and other issues that cause drowsiness, lightheadedness, and dizziness for long periods of time (plantbasednews.org).

Oxford studies aside, my personal belief is that vegan diets are quite pointless. I understand that many vegans aim to save wildlife by not eating them, but are they really making any difference? No. The animals are still going to be killed whether vegans eat meat or not because the demand for meat is there whether there are vegans or not.

For those who switch to vegan diets for health reasons, I also believe that this switch is not a good decision. Even if you keep up with supplements and are smart about your diet, the supplements for vegans are created in labs by scientists. Personally, I prefer not to consistently ingest supplements that are created in labs because it doesn’t seem natural or healthy.

In conclusion, my goal isn’t to attack those who follow a vegan diet but rather to shed light to those considering switching to this diet. It may not be the healthy decision most believe it is. Maybe try going on a low fat or low sugar/carb diet. That way you don’t have to take supplements or worry about iron deficiencies.

Has Levi Been to Area 51?

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Ever wonder how it would feel to float above your body and look down on it? Levi Kassinove goes in depth on astral projection. Levi, true to form, goes on to explain his thoughts on the matter. Is it all just a mind trip, or is it time travel? Maybe you would like to try it yourself. – Editor Abigail Horwitt

By Levi Kassinove, Conspiracy Theorist

Astral projection, or an out-of-body experience, is when someone gets the sensation that they’ve detached from their physical body. We’ve seen it on Netflix documentaries like Surviving Death; we’ve heard people say in surgery they watch themselves from above; maybe you’ve traveled outside the confines of your physical self. Oftentimes people feel like they’re dying when their “astral self” floats above their body; this may be where the idea of a soul comes from. When people from thousands of years ago experienced astral projection, they may have explained it by thinking we had souls. This could also be the cause of alien abduction stories. According to an NBC News story, what people believe to be alien abduction might actually just be a lucid dream or out-of-body experience. Michael Raduga, lead researcher at the Out-of-Body Experience Research Center in Los Angeles, designed an experiment to “test his theory that many reports of alien encounters are actually instances of people experiencing a vibrant, lifelike state of dreaming” (amazon.com). He surmised, if he could “coach people to dream of a realistic alien encounter, . . . that could prove that many reports of such encounters . . . are really just products of peoples’ imaginations” (NBC news). Astral projection is indeed a real phenomenon, but its true nature is not entirely understood. What exactly is astral projection?

Many of you have heard of lucid dreaming, which is the event in which sleepers become aware of the fact that they are dreaming. Most astral projectors you talk to (Jesse Denyer) will tell you that lucid dreaming is completely different from astral projection. Countless people on Reddit support this anecdotally, and some even claim that “lucid dreaming is controlled hallucinations while astral projection is a true vision” (Reddit thread). 

A lot of the things people claim to be able to do during astral projection are similar to what’s possible in a lucid dream. You can visit any place you want, eat any food you want, meet any person you want, and pretty much anything else. However, in lucid dreaming, you need some frame of reference. Some people say that you can’t project to forbidden places. For instance, one anonymous internet user said, “since 99.9% of people on earth have never been inside Area 51 and haven’t the slightest idea what it is like inside, it’s a sort of blank area in their minds”(I sincerely apologize for having to crawl to Reddit, but it’s astral projection so what did you expect?). So it may just be a dream after all where your brain could only fill in what you could already visualize. Maybe Lilah, who claims she has aphantasia, should try astral projection. Maybe, astral projection is a form of lucid dreaming. The methods I’ve read about for astral projection all indirectly or directly say that you have to be half-asleep for it to work. You have to either attempt it immediately after you wake up, or relax your body to the point where you’ll fall asleep. 

I don’t believe that lucid dreaming and astral projection are the exact same thing, as lucid dreaming involves awakening in the middle of a deep dream, but they are certainly related. Astral projection seems to be, like lucid dreaming, a weird, in-between state of lucidity and dreaming while the person is awake. Try it. Some people claim to be able to time travel and visit dinosaurs, so why wouldn’t you want to try that? If you’re interested in attempting astral projection, Michael Raduga outlines various ways to do so in his free ebook, titled The Phase. It’s a 400-page mind-labyrinth that crosses theory with reality a bit too much, but it explains ways to hallucinate. If you’ve already had an out-of-body experience, tell me about it in the comments.

Levi projecting what astral projecting looks like.

*The views presented by Blogger Kassinove do not represent the views of thebirdonfire.org.

Aphantasia: Do You Count Sheep . . . and Actually See Them?

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By Lilah Nick, Blog Staff Writer

Is your mind’s eye awake? In this blog written by Lilah Nick, she talks about the wild phenomenon in which people are unable to see or visualize things in their minds. — Editor Oliver Martinez

Aphantasia is the natural phenomenon where people are unable to visualize things in their head or their “mind’s eye.” While most people are able to think about different images in their head, about 2% to 5% of people can not.

If I tell you to close your eyes and think about the beach, you’ll picture a beautiful sunset, warm golden sand, and bright blue waves crashing against the shore. If I ask you to think about a bright red apple, the image will pop right into your head. And, when I ask for your family’s faces, of course you’ll see them. You may experience this differently of course. Some people will see something that looks like a photo; other people will see a dimly lit cartoon style; others only see a beach they have visited. 

I don’t. I’ve never been able to visualize anything. If you asked me what my mom looked like, my bedroom, or the cover page of the book I’m currently reading, I wouldn’t be able to “see” it. When people told me to count sheep or to close my eyes and imagine myself on the beach, I had always thought it was a metaphor. If you were to ask me to imagine a beach, I would think about all the different details. I can tell you that there are waves, sand, sea creatures, and people. I know the concept of it, and I could go on and on with details. It is like stringing together a bunch of different details like a puzzle.

Although I could list details about a beach, I have no visual, audio or any sensory experience. I can only imagine ideas, not images. I also remember what things look like because I understand conceptually how things look and most of my “visual” components in my head are just from recalling past experiences. 

This is how I thought it was for you and everyone else in the world until I watched the TV show Space Force with Steve Carell. In one episode, a character named Duncan was talking to his love interest, and he mentioned that he had something called aphantasia. He went on to explain it, and I was so confused. I thought that it was some joke. When he said, “I don’t have an imagination,” I immediately looked up what aphantasia was, and I was shocked. I jumped out of bed and ran to my mom’s room and asked her if she could see images in her head; of course she said yes. I then ran to my brother and asked a few of my friends. I was completely and utterly shocked. I had no idea that I was a part of the 2% of the population who couldn’t “see” anything in my mind. 

In 2005, a 65-year-old man was unable to see mental images after a surgery. Neurologists at the University of Exeter in England showed the man a photo of Tony Blair, and his brain scans showed the visual parts of his brain lighting up (prospectornow.com). Then they took the photo of Tony Blair away. The man knew the characteristics of him like his eye color, hair color, etc., but he said he couldn’t “see” him in his head (vox.com). His brain scans this time show that the visual parts did not light up at all. The neurologists also took other men and showed them the same photo, and both times the right part of their brains lit up (exeter.ac.uk).

The neurologists gave this rare phenomenon a name. They used the prefix “a,” which means “absence of” and “phantasia,” a Greek word meaning fantasy. So, together, the word means absence of fantasy.

If you’re wondering how I dream, so am I. Explaining aphantasia to people without it is like trying to prove you have a conscience. When most people ask me how I dream, they usually think that it is like reading a book. The best way I can describe it is like my inner dialogue suddenly has different voices and they are put to faces. I never dream about people I’ve never seen before or places I have never been.  

If you’re reading this and suddenly thinking that you might have aphantasia, the graphic below is a spectrum example for aphantasia. If I say “apple,” and you envision an apple as vibrant as that seen in Head #1, congratulations!!! You have a really good “mind’s eye.” If you seen nothing, like in Head #5, you may have aphantasia–just like me.


Why Bunnies Make the Best Pets

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When people think of pets, they usually think of dogs and cats primarily. But what about bunnies? Bunnies are such an overlooked pet, and Jesse is here to tell you why they actually make great companions. Jesse Denyer tells us about her quarantine-inspired love for bunnies. This is a bunny-soft story. She might convince you to get a bunny, too! – Editor Abigail Horwitt

By Jesse Denyer, Bunny Enthusiast 

Over quarantine I found myself feeling rather lonesome. My parents and I all worked in separate rooms of the house and would only see each other on random outings to the refrigerator. My dogs would roam the house and the yard all day long, but I feel as though my dogs were almost as bored as we were. I decided to start looking into smaller pets. I looked into hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, basically all the animals you can get at PetSmart for $10. I stumbled upon rabbits as an idea but quickly dismissed them as they just seemed like “too much work.” A few days later, I was scrolling through Instagram and happened upon a lady who breeds Holland Lop rabbits. As I began to scroll, the cuteness of her baby bunnies was undeniable, and I decided that any animal was going to be a lot of work. I should invest in a pet bunny. I got my bunny Clover in July of 2020, and now, having had him for two years, these are some of the reasons why I think bunnies make the best pets. 

First and foremost, and probably the biggest fear I had with keeping a small pet like that in my room, I feared his cage would smell. However, it is quite the opposite. Believe it or not, rabbits can be litter box trained. When he was a baby, I introduced the box to him, and he began using it in no time. Rabbits are very clean animals and do not like their space being dirty. So emptying his litter box once a day is super easy and keeps his cage perfectly scentless. 

Second, they make almost no noise. Physically, the only sound I’ve ever heard my rabbit make is when he sneezes, which is a really cute squeaking noise. Besides that, the only noise my rabbit makes is when he bangs around the cage when he is scared, which only happens once in a blue moon. Besides that, they are completely silent. 

Lastly, they are just so fun! They are unlike any other animal in their mannerisms and behaviors, and I find constant joy in seeing what my rabbit comes up with next. He is always happy and loves nothing more than to hop up on my bed and take a nap with me. He loves hopping all over the house, and he even goes for walks in my yard on a leash! He is so funny to watch. 

Bunnies are perfect for people of all ages as they are easy to take care of, prove to be of little to no inconvenience at all, and are always happy and easy to handle. Getting my rabbit over quarantine and getting to raise him from a baby is one of the best things I have ever done, and I highly recommend everyone consider a bunny next time they want a new pet. 

Clover the Bunny, Licensed Anxiety Animal

Indonesia: The Largest Archipelago in the World

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By Sienna Price, World Traveler

In the United States, we are very familiar with household pets like cats, dogs, and even hamsters. Writer Sienna Price introduces us to some amazing and exotic animals from the islands of Indonesia.  – Luke Sonderman

For those who do not know, an archipelago is simply a group of islands. Indonesia has the largest archipelago in the world which brings a variety of wildlife. This week we travel, via thebirdonfire.org, to the animals and ecosystems of Indonesia.

The Komodo Dragon 

The komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world measuring at three meters long! You can call them a lizard; however, many people refer to them as one of the dinosaur’s relatives. The komodo dragon’s conservation status is vulnerable which means they are endangered. Though the komodo dragon is the most dominant predator in its natural environment, their numbers are decreasing. The komodo dragon is threatened by the impact of climate change. It’s estimated that in the next 45 years the rising sea levels will reduce more than 30% of their habitat (theconversation.com). The komodo dragon has thrived in this harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years (Al’s Pets & Supplies). One skill that has helped is the komodo dragon can swim! Yes, the komodo dragons love to swim, and they have been spotted swimming off the shores of their five islands on which they reside. 

Sumatran Orangutan 

The sumatran orangutan is only found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. With just over 13,000 sumatran orangutans left in the wild, they are in critical danger of extinction (sumatranorangutan.org).  

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They are extremely endangered because of the deforestation and poaching trade happening on the island. Derived from the Malay words of “Person of the forest,” the sumatran orangutan barely comes down to the floor of the rainforest. The sumatran orangutan lifespan is 30 to 40 years, and their weight is 66 to 198 pounds. Fruit makes up 60% of the sumatran orangutan’s diet. Their diet also includes lychees, mangosteens, mangos, figs, young leaves and shoots, insects, soil, tree bark, occasionally eggs, and small vertebrates (worldwildlife.org).

Pygmy Tarsier

The pygmy tarsier is a nocturnal primate found in central Sulawesi, Indonesia (wikipedia.org). Its head and body length measures just four inches long, and it weighs less than 58 grams (basically 14 times the weight of a piece of paper*). The pygmy tarsier was believed to have become extinct in the early 20th century. Then, in the year 2000, Indonesian scientists accidentally killed one while trapping rats! (wikipedia.org) They live in the montane cloud forests in the central Sulawesi Mountains at altitudes from 1800 to 2200 meters. They often inhabit the lower canopy among trunks and the forest floor (animalia.bio). The pygmy tarsiers are insectivorous and eat primarily arthropods (animaldiversity.org). The pygmy tarsier’s population is decreasing quickly due to deforestation.

As you can see, Indonesia is packed full of interesting and unique animals, some of which are very rare and endangered. It is important to be aware of the issues that are affecting their natural habitat and how they live. If one of the animals I talked about today goes extinct, it could cause a major chain reaction on how other animal species live and could impact their, and thus our, ecosystems greatly.    

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The Recipe to my Heart

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They say a way to a person’s heart is through their stomach….It’s true. A perfect meal would be pasta. This is a great recipe to enjoy the spicy, tangy, and famous Gigi-Hadid pasta. Thanks to Ani, I can now enjoy some celebrity food.  — Editor Alyna Rei

By Chef Ani

If you want the key to my heart, you gotta give me pasta. Carbs = happiness, especially when you have the best pasta in the world. This is called spicy vodka pasta. This pasta meal packs so much flavor. It has the perfect amount of spice and creaminess. And, most importantly, it’s easy to make! It’s kind of ironic, this recipe coming from Gigi Hadid, because we don’t picture models eating a high-calorie meal, like pasta. But, Gigi Hadid can do it all–model, cook, influencer. And, thanks to her we have this recipe! I make this almost every night, and everyone I make it for says it’s the best pasta they’ve ever had. Here’s the recipe… enjoy!

Get ready for an intimate meal. This recipe serves 2 people…

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup of olive oil
  • 1 small clove of garlic, diced
  • ¼ green onion
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vodka (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 225 grams of pasta (any pasta you like)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (I personally don’t like it, but you can add it if you like)
  • Basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Directions:

Making the sauce…

In a large pan, heat the olive oil, garlic, and onion over medium heat. Cook until soft. Add the tomato paste, and cook until caramelized.

Add in the heavy cream, and stir. Add in the vodka, and stir. 

Add in the red pepper flakes (I like to add a lot because I like mine spicy).

Keep stirring, and let it simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Then, remove from heat, and put aside. 

Time for Pasta…

Cook pasta separately. Add water to a good-sized pot. Fill the water halfway at least to cover pasta. Wait for the water to boil, then add in your pasta of choice. Keep an eye on the pasta, following the instructions on the pasta package so you don’t overcook it. When it’s done, save ¼ cup of the pasta water before straining it. Then, strain the water out.

Add the pasta water to the sauce, and mix well. Next, add the pasta to the sauce, and stir. Add in the butter, and stir until everything is mixed and the butter is melted.


Add parmesan cheese, and stir until it’s melted. Then, add salt and pepper to your liking, and stir just a little more. 

And now.. WE ENJOY!

I personally like to add more chili flakes on top–that’s how I like to top off my pasta. I don’t like the parmesan or vodka in mine, but you can do it anyway you please. It should end up looking an orange/light pinkish color. Gigi Hadid prefers farfalle pasta, but you could use any type of pasta. For instance, I use rigatoni or penne pasta, depending on which one I have at home. But, other than that, I hope this recipe is the best dinner you’ve ever had! It most certainly is for me. Enjoy!!

Here’s a short video on the recipe.

Notable Soccer Games in Premier League and La Liga

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Oliver Martinez keeps us updated on the soccer news, rumors, and the recent games of the top leagues, La Liga and Premier League.  – Editor Lilah Nick

By Oliver Martinez, Fútbol Enthusiast 

La Liga (Spain) and Premier League (England) are some of the biggest, most important soccer leagues in the world. They have a few of the best players out there. I’ll go over their top games. Let’s start with the Premier League: Manchester United lost to the Wolverhampton Wolves 0-1 on January 3rd, leaving Manchester in 7th place in the league and the Wolves in 8th.  Chelsea tied Liverpool 2-2 on January 2nd, leaving Chelsea in 2nd place and Liverpool in 3rd. Brentford beat Aston Villa 2-1 on January 2nd, leaving Brentford in 12th place and Aston in 13th.

Now let’s move on to La Liga: Getafe beat Real Madrid 1-0 on January 2nd. Real Madrid still stands in first place in the league and Getafe in 16. Atlético Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 on January 2nd, leaving Atlético in 4th place and Vallecano in 6th. Barcelona beat Mallorca 1-0 on January 2nd. This leaves Barcelona in 5th place and Mallorca in 15th. Sevilla beat Cadiz 1-0 on January 3rd, leaving Sevilla in 2nd and Cadiz in 19th. Real Betis lost to Celta Vigo 0-2 on January 2nd; this leaves Real Betis in 3rd place and Celta in 12th. 

Soccer Rumors and News:

Real Madrid is hoping to soon buy young talent Mbappe from PSG for 220 million euros (around 249 million dollars) (espn.com). After collapsing and suffering a cardiac arrest against Finland in an international match, Eriksen, after a brief hospital stay, hopes to return to soccer this year for the World Cup. Eriksen is only 29 years old. Lastly, the World Cup is around the corner, and teams around the world are getting ready for the biggest soccer event. The World Cup Finals will be played in Qatar. Qatar is requiring all fans to vaccinate if they want to see their favorite teams play fútbol. Top sources such as espn.com are hinting that maybe France may win the Cup again. Favored teams include Brazil, France, England, and Italy (espn.com). More soccer news to come. 

No more dead plants!

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By Alyna Rei, Plant Specialist

Ever wonder how to keep your plants in perfect shape? Well, you’re about to learn how! My plants used to be either underwatered or overwatered, but now after learning Alyna’s tips and tricks, they are perfect and fresh. Here’s how to keep your plants green and healthy. – Editor Ani Madanyan

Taking care of your plants can be very easy, but it depends on the type of plant. There are many different methods to watering your plants. Here are my three favorites suggestions. 

My favorite method of watering plants is to get a container the size of your plant and put said plant in the container. Next, fill the container (NOT THE PLANT!) with room temperature water. Depending on the plant, you should always check how thirsty your plant can be. Check by lightly touching the soil. The soil should be dry to the touch before watering. This method is good for smaller plants so they don’t get overwatered. 

Alyna recommends letting your plant drink up from the bottom.

The second method for plant hydration would be using a spray bottle. This method is great for plants that don’t need a lot of water. First, fill the spray bottle with cool water, then spray the soil a couple of times. You should repeat this method when the soil runs dry. Remember: you can easily tell by just feeling the soil. WARNING! Do NOT spray just the leaves. That will kill the plant.

The last watering method is for outdoor plants. These plants won’t do well if you keep them indoors. You should have a garden hose around. Make sure the hose setting isn’t so intense that it tears the plant. First, water the roots of the plant. That is where the water is most needed. Next, water the leaves of the plant to make sure that the leaves are staying hydrated. 

There are some rules to keeping a happy plant. 

  • Rule number 1, do not drown the plant with too much water. This will make the leaves turn yellow.
  • Rule number 2, make sure your plant has enough sunlight. With the indoor plants, you should put the plant somewhere that has a little indirect sun. With the outdoor plants, make sure there is access to full sunlight.
  • The 3rd and final rule is to treat your plant with care! It’s better to start with easier plants like pothos, succulents, and jades. These plants are great for beginners because they don’t require a lot of work. 

Have fun watering these green friends. Don’t stress it; just treat them like an alive being, and you’ll be good!

The Most Popular Pseudoscience of The 21st Century

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This week Luke counters the opinion of famed astrologer Jessica Denyer.  He explains the history and science behind astrology. Luke goes into detail about how astrology is now declared “Pseudoscience.” – Editor Sienna Price 

By Luke Sonderman, Unpopular Belief Advocate

The Oxford Dictionary defines Pseudoscience as “a collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.” Not to be confused with Astronomy, Astrology is a popular pseudoscience that began when Babylonians created the first horoscopes 2500 years ago. Horoscopes are forecasts of a person’s personality and future founded on the placement of stars and planets at that person’s time of birth. 

For over 1000 years, Astrology swept the globe and was a popular science in the Roman Empire, Greece, Egypt, India, China, Mesoamerica, and many other places, but in the 17th century the science of Astrology went into a steep decline.

The 17th century was a time of great scientific advancements and discoveries. Famous scientists such as Johannes Kepler created the first three laws of planetary motion; Issac Newton created the three physical laws of motion, and many biological discoveries came about such as the discovery of the cell and blood circulation. These discoveries posed a serious threat to Astrology as Physics and Biology became more prominent studies that directly opposed the beliefs of Astrology. For the next two centuries, Astrology was looked upon poorly by most of the world but was still kept a prominent science in Mesoamerica and parts of Egypt. 

In the late 19th and most of the 20th century, the idea of Astrology came back and swept across the United States and a few other European countries, but was still frowned upon by scientists. Instead of being a scientific belief, it had formed into a psychological practice that many used to seek relief on what their future may hold. Unfortunately for those who practiced Astrology, the practice was officially declared a Pseudoscience by a committee led by Paul Thagard, a prominent philosopher in science (mcgill.ca). 

Although Astrology is a pseudoscience, 30% of people in the United States believe or practice Astrology. In previous centuries, Astrology had been used to tell the future of lives. Now it is common discrimination used to judge people based on when they were born and what their horoscope is even though it has no relation to their true personality.

In conclusion, it is fair to say that Astrology is merely an outdated belief that has no scientific foundation. There is absolutely no scientific or physical relation between stars, planets, and people’s personalities or futures. Although Astrology is a pseudoscience, it is one of many beliefs that was critical to world history but should remain in the past… not in the present and future. 

Average Cereal Eater Harshly Judges Various Cereal Brands

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There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning to a good bowl of cereal or just a good snack in the middle of the night. (I have been censured for liking Special K, but I know there are some people who agree with me.) Cereal enthusiast Abigail Horwitt gives us her controversial opinions on the matter of breakfast cereal. — Editor Levi Kassinove 

By Abigail Horwitt, Cereal Rater

Starting off with a classic, Cheerios. I don’t really have any bad memories with this cereal, it’s just an easy and simple cereal that everyone enjoys. I’d give this cereal a 5/10 because honestly it’s a pretty average cereal. Honey Nut Cheerios on the other hand, I feel, is the better version of regular Cheerios. Just that little extra taste of sweetness changes the whole experience, and it’s not so sweet that you feel guilty about eating it. Being one of my favorites, I’d give Honey Nut Cheerios about a 7/10. 

Abby says Honey Nut Cheerios is a solid “good cereal.” Photo credit–amazon.com

Next, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios–I wouldn’t really say they’re bad, but they aren’t good either. I’d rather stick to the original or the Honey Nut Cheerios. So I give Apple Cinnamon Cheerios a 2/10, considering you could just eat Apple Jacks instead. Frosted Cheerios is up next, and I think at this point so many Cheerio variations are getting unnecessary. You might as well just let another company handle the frosted cereal. It’s a 1/10 for me. It’s the same story for Chocolate Cheerios. They should just let another company handle that. Cheerios should just stay in their lane and stick to the original or the honey nut ones. 

Enough about Cheerios, next up is Lucky Charms. You can’t go wrong with a bowl of Lucky Charms. Personally, I enjoy eating just the marshmallows and leaving the other brown pieces in the bowl so I can only have a good spoonful of sugar. But, having a few brown pieces in it from time to time with a marshmallow hidden within them still satisfies me. I’d give Lucky Charms a 9/10. Up next, Reese’s Puffs. You might as well say you’re eating straight-up candy for breakfast at this point. Yes, the cereal is okay, but the commercials are even better, somehow managing to get stuck in your head every time it comes on the TV. 7/10. 

Rice Krispies is one of my favorites. I remember eating these every morning on the way to school because I could never wake up on time. The best part was hearing the crackling and popping noises the cereal made whenever I’d pour the milk in. I love this cereal and always will. I give it a 9/10. Again, however, this is another cereal brand needing to make an unnecessary cereal, Frosted Krispies. If I want a bowl of frosted cereal, I’ll have Frosted Flakes not Frosted Krispies. 2/10. Same with the Cheerios–they made a chocolate one, Coco Crisps. Just stick to the original. There’s no point in making it if nobody wants it. 2/10. 

I know these cereal opinions are extremely controversial, but rest assured these are only that: My opinions. There’s no need to get upset, no need to cry, and no need to start a war in the comments. I am open to hearing everyone’s thoughts, so please tell me what your favorite cereal is! :))