Casu Marzu is a type of intentionally rotten cheese eaten in certain regions of italy.

I'm not sure if I'd have the stomach to try it but I guarantee you if i ever do the maggots are going to be removed first...

Because the larvae in the cheese can launch themselves for distances up to 15 centimetres (6 in) when disturbed, diners hold their hands above the sandwich to prevent the maggots from leaping. Some who eat the cheese prefer not to ingest the maggots. Those who do not wish to eat them place the cheese in a sealed paper bag. The maggots, starved for oxygen, writhe and jump in the bag, creating a "pitter-patter" sound. When the sounds subside, the maggots are dead and the cheese can be eaten.

@freemo it's illegal to sell even in Sardinia! I've heard the few places that have it have an agreement where you pay for service, and the casu marzu is free.

If I ever find myself in a place where it is served, I am going to bite the bullet and eat it without killing the maggots first, because what an experience.

@moonman @freemo oh my god what the fuuuuck