{"id":2865,"date":"2019-01-30T10:33:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T10:33:37","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-01-30T10:33:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T10:33:37","slug":"eeek-a-video-of-people-eating-locusts-in-other-parts-of-saudi-has-split-opinions-among-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/media\/eeek-a-video-of-people-eating-locusts-in-other-parts-of-saudi-has-split-opinions-among-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Eeek! A Video Of People Eating Locusts In Other Parts Of Saudi Has Split Opinions Among Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"
In somewhat of a peculiar fashion, a video of residents biting into living and fried locusts (type of grasshoper common in the desert) has led to a series of mixed reactions.<\/p>\n
A Twitter account shared this<\/a> video that shows how in other parts of the Kingdom, these insects are the ultimate snack of choice.<\/p>\n (Image Credits: ScreenGrab)<\/em><\/p>\n According to an earlier report by Saudi Gazette,<\/a> vendors in Al Ahsa search the night for locusts due to the ease in finding them. Al Ahsa’s Al-Asfar <\/em>(Yellow) Lake is the spot where most of these creatures can be found.<\/p>\n Although the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has warned about the dangers of consuming these little insects, peeps are still somewhat enthralled by its flavour. It is said that the selling of locusts has also been banned due to the pesticides they’ve been exposed to.<\/p>\n \u0641\u0631\u062d\u0629 \u0639\u0634\u0627\u0642 \u0623\u0643\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0631\u0627\u062f\u2755 pic.twitter.com\/hzCk9Qdom7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0643\u062b\u0631 \u0645\u0634\u0627\u0647\u062f\u0629 (@TheTopVideo) January 29, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Real quick.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/rIJIvysWz8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u0627vhfh (@highvoltag2141) January 29, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0643\u0646\u0647 \u064a\u0623\u0643\u0644 \u0628\u0637\u0627\u0637\u0633<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n \u0644\u0627\u0644\u0627\u0644\u0627\u0644\u0627 ???????????????????????? \u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u064a\u0639\u0639\u0639\u0639\u0639 pic.twitter.com\/KORjmNVoEU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u0645\u0646\u0627\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0647\u0646\u064a ~ ???????????? (@mnaalma338_mnoo) January 29, 2019<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n “It tastes so good”<\/em><\/p>\n \u064a\u0627\u0644\u0628\u064a\u0647 \u064a\u0627\u0632\u064a\u0646 \u0637\u0639\u0645\u0647 ????????<\/p>\nThe crunchy locusts are a hit in Al Ahsa and other parts of Saudi<\/h3>\n
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Saudis reaction on Twitter truly varied from horrified to understanding<\/h3>\n
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The casualness of the entire ordeal was striking to some<\/h4>\n
“It’s like he’s eating potatoes”<\/em><\/h4>\n
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“No no no, ew”<\/em><\/h3>\n
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While those who’ve tried the ‘crunchy’ selection of locusts admitted to liking its taste<\/h3>\n
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