A man has admitted to being addicted to smelling tuna and will drink the juice straight out of the can.
I know they say don’t yuck other people’s yum, but…
'Tuna' Tyler from Kansas appeared on TLC’s My Strange Addiction with one particularly unique fixation.
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Tyler says his addiction will see him get through 15 cans of the fish a week.
One scene captured by the TV programme shows Tyler sitting in a quiet coffee shop as a waiter serves him a hot beverage.
But no, that’s not freshly brewed coffee, instead a cup of hot tuna.
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My eyes are watering right about now.
Tyler takes his first sip; savouring every moment before telling the waiter: “Yup. Nice way to start the day.”
Whatever happened to a latte with half a sugar?
“I love smelling tuna everyday, all the time, all day, all night, any day,” he says.
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“They call me Tuna Tyler, and I'm addicted to smelling tuna. When people see me smelling tuna out in public, you know, they might think it's a little bit different for sure.
“It might look weird to other people - but, to me, I think it's perfectly fine.”
When asked what it was in particular that drew him to the type of fish, he describes its 'smell, texture, sweetness, wetness and dryness'.
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Tyler has even requested people buy him cans of tuna for Christmas and Easter instead of presents.
However, the Kansas native admitted he loves to pair this addiction with a fresh glass of OJ.
“I don't mind when the juices run all down my chin. I like it all over myself, because it makes me feel nice and dirty,” he reveals.
He told the TV programme that his affinity for tuna began five years ago and even revealed his stash of various types and flavours.
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The video left many with their stomachs churning, as one user wrote: “While opening tuna for my cats if I get any juice on me I gross out!! It's disgusting.”
Another said: “I just can’t even with this!!!”
While a third commented: “Bruh definitely was a cat in the past life lol.”
Hey, each to their own. As long as Tyler isn't breaking any rules and doesn't affect his health then it's all good.
You just might want to bring some mints if you ever see him out.
Topics: News, Food And Drink
Charisa Bossinakis