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yamunla:
Reuniting with an old friend.

My old friend ,thank God am seeing you again ..

Thank you...I guess the language is idoma...

Ishilove:
For your reference.


This is a possible explanation. Taboos like this are usually put in place as a covenant of respect, homage or reverence to that animal or their spirit representatives for a perceived assistance/protection rendered.


I'll pass. I can't imagine putting those boneless slime factories into my body, not matter how well seasoned they may be


No, it doesn't, especially if he is not fully ancestrally linked to my community. Even if he is linked, you are only responsible for your head and nobody else's.

How's it going Ishilove?

First off, I was already gearing up to respond to your mention. I appreciate your insightful feedback here as I'm a great lover of unique global cultures.

Second, indeed, with reference to your 3rd paragraph response, there's an uncanny similarity in your answer here with that of the Isoko people too. Before you mentioned it, I used to think it's only folks from that area who don't eat snails BUT I learned some unique insights from you about the snail eating taboo in your hometown. I checked online earlier today to read about the Isoko snail taboo and found out that non-indigenes can indeed rear snails and eat snails right in Isokoland BUT NOT the indigenes. It's indeed very important to learn more about the customs of people so as NOT to offend their sensibilities.

I ALSO strongly believe that since Urhobos and Isokos are related and have some Edoid roots, folks from your hometown in your part of Ukwuani definitely have direct Edoid ancestral connections going to the Benin-Edo area who split from the Isoko/Urhobo axis. Let your dad and mum know more about these similarities in the snail taboo culture and you'll be surprised that they'll both give you more insights.


NOW to the big one... YOU cracked me up when you refered to snails🐌 as "boneless, slime factories." It seems as if you ALSO CLEARLY won't like eating catfish because of the slippery slime. Tbh, when fully prepared, peppered snails (and catfish pepper soups) taste really awesome! It's just "unfortunate" that your folks don't eat snails because of the taboo, BUT then again, that centuries-old tradition has to be respected.

Let me tell you though, you can get EASILY get rid of snail slime and catfish slime with lime. Some folks use alum, while some use hot water. But lime gets to remove the slime and you're good to go.

WATCH Phrankleen's video on how he makes peppered snails right BELOW:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaH5TWxx8q4?si=61YJzexPpaFnqmu7

I hope watching this peppered snail video right above isn't also classified as a taboo?

Okay Loveth... Enjoy the rest of your day.

Ciao.

OneOnland:
Aboki remains aboki. Whether aboki Sokoto or aboki Nasarawa.

You're a big fool

Even after seeing that the name of the tribe is mentioned in the post, you still decided to fool around by calling them aboki. One annoying thing with you Southerners is that y'all think the world revolves around you and you're the most enlightened and educated.

Learn to respect people's culture
Nonsense!!

Eggon kyenkyen..
My culture my pride!!!

Flows001:
You're a big fool

Even after seeing that the name of the tribe is mentioned in the post, you still decided to fool around by calling them aboki. One annoying thing with you Southerners is that y'all think the world revolves around you and you're the most enlightened and educated.

Learn to respect people's culture
Nonsense!!

Hmm, this one is an angry aboki. So, Southerner, is my ethnicity Southerner? Use your head if you have one. Whichever aboki you are, aboki gambari, aboki tapa (Nupe) or aboki Hausa, you are aboki or Mala.

Now, get out!

OneOnland:
Hmm, this one is an angry aboki. So, Southerner, is my ethnicity Southerner? Use your head if you have one. Whichever aboki you are, aboki gambari, aboki tapa (Nupe) or aboki Hausa, you are aboki or Mala.

Now, get out!

Ass hole!!

Flows001:
You're a big fool

Even after seeing that the name of the tribe is mentioned in the post, you still decided to fool around by calling them aboki. One annoying thing with you Southerners is that y'all think the world revolves around you and you're the most enlightened and educated.

Learn to respect people's culture
Nonsense!!

Hmm, this one is an angry aboki. So, Southerner, is my ethnicity Southerner? Use your head if you have one. Whichever aboki you are, aboki gambari, aboki tapa (Nupe) or aboki Hausa, you are aboki or Mala.

Now, get out!