Today, I was at Temasek Polytechnic's Open House. I wasn't really there for the course info, was just there to soak up that wonderful air that TP offers. It's just fantastic air there. I don't know why. Makes me feel good.

Then later, I went shopping at Bugis. I was in ICON with a couple of friends. After shopping, we decided to GO EAT SHIT together in a shop selling Taiwanese delights.

Whenever I'm at the entrance to of ICON, I will smell this pungent stench, kinda like those that you get from cow dung or doggy poo-poo. And yes, the stench is strong. Very strong. All the while, I just told myself that it's probably some organic fertiliser they used for the plants. So today, I discovered the source of the stench and had a fun time eating it too.

Ladies and Gentlemen, for the first time of my life, I ate Fermented Beancurd - the one with appalling stench. To better describe this dish that Taiwanese people love, I shall call it SHIT-Flavoured Beancurd. Literally SHIT-flavoured.

At first, we were anticipating it. Then eager anticipation turned into a rude surprise. A surprise that sent our tastebuds into rage and left us speechless. We were just laughing our silly selves away. I cannot believe people pay for something that tastes so bad. I didn't even expect something that tastes so bad to exist. Most importantly, looks are deceptive.

It didn't smell that bad when it was served. Then I convinced my friend that it'll be completely different once you bite into it. Indeed, different it was. It was wilder than I thought. Totally blew my mind out. And I was very brave. I swallowed all that I chewed, which was half a bite-sized piece. In total, we ate one and a half pieces of it.

It's as though for once, I understand how some Caucasians feel when they smell durian. And now, I completely understand when someone says, "Go eat SHIT lah!".

SHIT really tastes bad.

But overall, it had been a really wonderful experience. It's not everyday that you get to do stunts like that. It's like Fear Factor made simple. And you know what? SHIT-flavoured beancurd provide endless fun (and stench) for everyone. They're great for parties, sleepovers, gatherings, whatever. Very importantly, they come cheap. You don't need a whole piece to freak someone out of their sane minds. A cube of 8mm will do the trick.

TIP: Engage in a good photographer. I think you should capture the magical moments when people eat SHIT-flavoured beancurd. It's worth the money (and laughs).