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Just fyi fodmaps are a legit food intolerance, they have pretty painful effects on some people.
(However I don’t demand to be catered to or glamorise it and due to the extent of my food intolerances don’t eat with others)
My apologies. I think I've met too many people who definitely were using a no-fodmap diet to basically Karen everyone in sight. I mean, how does one tell the difference between the genuine and the fake? Volume of rhetoric is not a good guide.
It’s all good! Just letting you know there are some people who are legit. You will absolutely know who’s for real because the effects are quite obvious and painful. They may also let you know in advance, bring their own meal, avoid eating or if bad enough avoid gatherings that involve food.
Edit: You have no idea if they’re just stating it ofc but the tone and behaviour around it and how they handle the situation would probably tell you. Just be careful though with giving allergens anyway because even a Karen could still be legit and then you’re dealing with anaphylaxis, diabetic coma, an asthma attack or a code brown
Edit 2: Or rather don’t give allergens anyway
hugs, I don't know anyone who is more considerate than you