To me, twisting open a pickle jar and biting into a juicy spear has consistently been a personal life luxury. However, my love for pickles never fails to sour someone’s day, even though pickles are humankind’s most perfect creation. I believe it is time for the disgusted faces towards my preferred snack to cease, because let’s face it: pickles are good. 

Pickles can be found and used everywhere, making them both convenient and tasty. They offer a diverse selection of shapes and sizes from the big dills floating in deli barrels to the finely chopped ones in relish bottles.

With all this variety, there is no excuse to claim that all pickles are “gross” because that discounts their unlimited possibilities. Sure, you might not like one type of pickles (I admit, given the option, I wouldn’t hesitate to eradicate the bread & butter chips my aunt swears by) but a rejection of the entire catalog is close-minded.

I think there is a pickle for everyone, even the haters. There are sweet pickles, fried pickles, dill pickles, spicy pickles, fancy pickles, gherkins, and so many more. 

Not only do pickles come in a variety of flavors, but they can be eaten in so many ways. Whether placed on a sandwich or eaten on their own, there are probably as many pickle-eating options as assignments on the test board. You can even eat pickles on the go, with one of my favorite Wawa finds: “OH SNAP!” bagged pickles. 

However, if the large assortment of pickles is not enough to convince you to indulge, their flavor is not something to dismiss. Pickles manage to carry their iconic taste despite coming from our planet’s most underwhelming vegetable. Cucumbers are literally just crunchy water–essentially glorified ice. Despite their disappointing origin, pickles still manage to provide the perfect combination of salty, juicy, and crunchy; an admirable quality regardless of your stance on the snappy snack. 

So the next time you see your friend enjoying a tasty pickle, instead of criticizing the smell, reconsider the incredible nature of their crispy treat, and maybe even allow yourself to indulge in the deliciousness.