History Main / EvilTastesGood

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* In ''Series/StargateAtlantis'', the Wraith need to drain life energy from others in order to survive. Whether this is evil is up for debate; they have to do so in order to survive, after all. But there's no mistaking the almost rapturous joy that the Wraith experience while draining others, as well as the incredible pain that their victims go through. (The process is so traumatic that the Wraith actually have to strengthen their victims using a special chemical in order to prevent them from dying instantly of shock.) Most Wraith are also very malicious and sadistic, so they probably qualify as an example of the trope. Worth noting is one of Todd's lines in a recent episode. While offering the Atlantis crew some food they picked up during a culling, he mentions he hopes the fruits "taste as good as the farmers who grew them." An early episode had an unusually droll Wraith comment that "Unfortunately, your last chef proved far more appetizing than the meals he prepared." Although he was a single episode baddie, after a season or so some of the ideas behind that character evolved into the character of Todd.
* ''Franchise/{{Buffyverse}}'':
** At various points in ''Buffy'' and ''Angel'', vampires like Drusilla would liken the taste of someone's blood to "cloves and honey", and life force draining warlocks would say it TastesLikeStrawberries. And Glory described a mind she had eaten as a "nummy treat". Spike even goes as far as referring to humans as "Happy Meals with legs". On the other hand, when asked what evil itself tasted like, Willow made a face and described it as "a little chalky."
** The First Evil: "Choose a side. Our side. You know it's delicious."
** And in the ''Angel'' spin-off, Spike bites someone to see if they're evil from the taste of their blood, explaining that "Demons are more astringent with a sort of oaky..."
* TheMaster in ''Series/DoctorWho''. ''All the time.'' "You are indeed a worthy opponent, Doctor. It's what gives your destruction its... piquancy."
* Sylar in ''Series/{{Heroes}}'' occasionally describes his [[PowerCopying acquisition of powers]] in culinary terms, talking about his "hunger" to "consume" or "sink his teeth into" the "delicious" powers of others. Originally there was widespread fan speculation that he stole superpowers by [[BrainFood eating the brains]] of superhumans, but even after the whole "brain eating" thing was explicitly {{Jossed}}, the characters continue to refer to Sylar's desire for power as a "hunger" and his process of taking the powers of others as "feeding". Potential victims (the Level 5 Villains) are referred to as a "smorgasboard" and a "buffet".
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-->'''Sunred:''' You guys should really just give up the 'WorldDomination' business and open a restaurant.

** And in the ''Angel'' spin-off Spike bites someone to see if they're evil from the taste of their blood, explaining that "Demons are more astringent with a sort of oaky..."

** At the beginning of Film/KillBill this quote is attributed as "an old Klingon Proverb."

* This is the plot of the horror movie ''TheStuff'', which revolves around a mysterious white substance, similar to ice cream, which is found underground. People discover that the Stuff is incredibly tasty and addictive, and virtually free of fat. Unfortunately, it turns out that the Stuff is NOT organic, but actually a kind of hive mind parasite. The Stuff isn't digested, but builds up in the eater's body, until enough is present to turn the eater into a TechnicallyAliveZombie.

* This is apparently the case in the ''BatmanVampire'' trilogy, and is specifically brought up in the second part, ''Bloodstorm''. A newly risen vampire, a mob boss who says he couldnt stand the sight of blood when he was alive, goes on a rant about how now there's nothing more alluring in the world. [[spoiler:When Batman himself finally succumbs to bloodthirst and drains the Joker, this turns out to be true]].

* Given that the [[ICannotSelfTerminate the only way to kill an immortal]] in ''LightNovel/{{Baccano}}!'' is to [[IdentityAbsorption "devour" them]], an EvilTastesGood metaphor is practically required to show up. The LightNovels don't even try to dance around it, going straight for the cannibal implications of [[TheAssimilator Szilard Quates's]] murder spree.

->''I ate the soul of a monk once. It tasted like chocolate.''
-->--'''Richard the Warlock''', ''Webcomic/LookingForGroup''

* One ''PennyArcade'' strip mentioned that Tycho had once worked as a telemarketer, and had been extremely good at it because he combined his misanthropy with the job. He enjoyed calling people up and bothering them during dinner, and says that every moment was sweet "like a juicy orange".

* Aipos of ''Anime/{{Mnemosyne}}'' entire reason of dicking the world over is because [[spoiler:the resulting time spores containing pain and suffering ''tastes good.'']]

* This is the plot for the horror movie ''TheStuff'', which revolves around a mysterious white substance, similar to ice cream, which is found underground. People discover that the Stuff is incredibly tasty and addictive, and virtually free of fat on top of it. Unfortunatly, it turns out that the Stuff is NOT organic, but actually a kind of hive mind parasite. The Stuff isnt digested, but builds up in the eaters body, until enough is present, turning the eater into a TechnicallyAliveZombie.

* In the Thomas Harris book ''Literature/BlackSunday'', the terrorist leader Fasil is eating a rich Swiss chocolate bar, and licking the remaining melted chocolate off his fingertips, admitting that if the Israeli Mosad ever knew of his pecadillo in how much he loved chocolate they'd probably have a means to catch him.

* In ''Literature/TheBlissBakery'', all magical bakers can make baked goods taste heavenly. The evil ones use this for their evil means, of course. In the first novel, [[spoiler:aunt Lily bakes for the children, and it turns out the (delicious) food makes them unable to tell or otherwise inform their parents about her "visit".]]

--->"Revenge is a dish best served with mayonnaise and those little cheesy things on sticks." Osric the Loopy, planetary governer of Corania (appointed 756 M41,removed from office by the Officio Assassinorum 764 M41)

* In ''Series/StargateAtlantis'', the Wraith need to drain life energy from others in order to survive. Whether this is evil is up for debate; they have to do so in order to survive, after all. But there's no mistaking the almost-rapturous joy that the Wraith experience while draining others, as well as the incredible pain that their victims go through. (The process is so traumatic that the Wraith actually have to strengthen their victims using a special chemical in order to prevent them from dying instantly of shock.) Most Wraith are also very malicious and sadistic, so they probably qualify as an example of the trope. Worth noting is one of Todd's lines in a recent episode. While offering the Atlantis crew some food they picked up during a culling, he mentions he hopes the fruits "taste as good as the farmers who grew them." An early episode had an unusually droll Wraith comment that "Unfortunately, your last chef proved far more appetizing than the meals he prepared." Although he was a single episode baddie, after a season or so some of the ideas behind that character evolved into the character of Todd.

** And in the ''Angel'' spin-off Spike bites someone to see if they're evil from the taste of their blood, explaining that "Demons are more astringent with a sort of oakie."

* Sylar in ''Series/{{Heroes}}'' occasionally describes his [[PowerCopying acquisition of powers]] in culinary terms, talking about his "hunger" to "consume" or "sink his teeth into" the "delicious" powers of others. There is widespread fan speculation that he steals superpowers by [[BrainFood eating the brains]] of superhumans. Even after the whole "brain eating" thing was explicitly {{Jossed}}, the characters continue to refer to Sylar's desire for power as a "hunger" and his process of taking the powers of others as "feeding". Potential victims (the Level 5 Villains) are referred to as a "smorgasboard" and a "buffet".

* [[LiteralMetaphor Incredibly literal]] example in C.S. Lewis's ''Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters''. Demons feed off the souls of the damned (along with other demons who screwed up), and the worse the soul is, the better it tastes. [[CompleteMonster Real monsters]] like Casanova and Hitler are delectable, whereas petty sinners make poor meals and atheists are just plain tasteless (though they're far more common than the monstrously evil ones, since it's way easier to tempt a man into committing multiple comparatively minor sins and/or rejecting God than it is to tempt them into utter depravity. For this reason, Screwtape advises Wormwood to [[BoringButPractical just focus on wrapping his 'patient' up in petty, worldly concerns]] rather than aiming high and potentially causing a MyGodWhatHaveIDone that could send the patient to heaven).

* [[LiteralMetaphor Incredibly literal]] example in C.S. Lewis's ''Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters''. Demons feed off the souls of the damned (along with other demons who screwed up), and the worse the soul is, the better it tastes. Real monsters like Casanova and Hitler are delectable, whereas those who were just atheists are tasteless (though far more common than the incredibly evil ones, since it's easier to tempt a man to not believe in God than it is to tempt a man to utter depravity).

->"I ate the soul of a monk once. It tasted like chocolate."

* This is apparently the case in the ''BatmanVampire'' trilogy, and is specifically brought up in the second part, ''Bloodstorm''. A newly risen vampire, a mob boss who says he couldnt stand the sight of blood when he was alive, goes on a rant about how now there's nothing more alluring in the world. [[spoiler: When Batman himself finally succumbs to bloodthirst and drains the Joker, this turns out to be true]].

* Silverwolf's Harry Potter fic, ''The Twelve Disasters of Christmas'', has list of reasons to join Voldemort that include [[spoiler: "You know you want to join Voldemort. If you do, he'll give you candy canes. "Joining Lord Voldemort is good for the digestive system."]], and other food related enticements.

* In ''Literature/TheBlissBakery'', all magical bakers can make baked goods taste heavenly. The evil ones use this for their evil means, of course. In the first novel, [[spoiler: aunt Lily bakes for the children, and it turns out the (delicious) food makes them unable to tell or otherwise inform their parents about her "visit".]]

* Fawful from the [[MarioAndLuigi Mario & Luigi]] series makes several food metaphors. About [[DoomyDoomsOfDoom Doom.]] And mustard.

** In an episode of ''{{Freakazoid}}'' a villain, voiced by Ricardo Montalban himself, proclaims that "Revenge is a dish best served with pinto beans and muffins."

** Parodied on ''TheSimpsons'' by Sideshow Bob: "Revenge is a dish best served family style!"

* In the ''WesternAnimation/KimPossible'' episode "Odds Man In", Dr Drakken uses a chain of gourmet cupcake shops to disguise his new strategically placed lairs, much to the shock and disappointment of the heroes, who had been eating them throughout the episode. In another episode, he intends to brainwash the American military by putting mind-control serum in their sandwiches.

* In ''ProfessorLaytonAndTheLastSpecter'', [[Creator/TimCurry Descole]] drops the line, "Witnessing your downfall will be... ''delicious''".

* [[LiteralMetaphor Incredibly literal]] example in C.S. Lewis's ''Literature/TheScrewtapeLetters''. Demons feed off the souls of the damned, and it's even mentioned that the truly wicked souls taste better.

* ''{{Buffyverse}}'':

-->'''Emperor Zombie:''' You let me down. You went on and on about how sweet the candy was, then told me not to put it in my mouth and got mad at me when I did.\

* [[DoctorSteel Dr. Steel]] has mind control cookies! And cupcakes! (Well, maybe not so much the cupcakes. Dr. Steel calls the batch he made in ''The Dr. Steel Show'' Episode 2, "disgusting".)

* ''BrutalLegend'': The evil Emperor Doviculous is an S&M covered demon who coos with pleasure or mutters "Delicious," when he scores a kill in multiplayer.
** He's voiced by TimCurry, Nuff' said.

* In ''ProfessorLaytonAndTheLastSpecter'', [[TimCurry Descole]] drops the line, "Witnessing your downfall will be... ''delicious''".

** [[http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=3106 Baby Blue feeds Fuchsia as part of trying to bring her back to evil.]]