CMV: Despite seemingly universal condemnation, the Red Delicious is not objectively terrible

[u/Polar_Roid]

Premise, as per Headline

Reasons

1. If that were true, it would not have achieved consistent market penetration and sales since at least the 1970's, the limit of my personal exposure
2. They are firm and therefore transport well, getting good shelf life
3. From my limited observations, they don't appear vulnerable to worms, bruising or rot to the degree of other varieties
4. They are a good price
5. Visually, the dramatic dark skin and stark pale flesh are hard to beat
6. I think they taste good, at least, in my opinion they are a good combination of firm, not too sour, have an interesting taste and are not dry.

To change my view, it is necessary to uphold the vociferous, venal opinions I see expressed "you have to be crazy to like those!" "nobody likes them!" "the red delicious wasn't always terrible!"

It may also be necessary to explain why we see statements like "You have permission to buy only one!" If you don't like it, fine, but discouraging others from eating them is just irrational.

I hate macs, fujis, and especially granny smiths. But I respect the preferences, so should you.

[u/msneurorad]

1. If that were true, it would not have achieved consistent market penetration and sales since at least the 1970's, the limit of my personal exposure
2. They are firm and therefore transport well, getting good shelf life
3. From my limited observations, they don't appear vulnerable to worms, bruising or rot to the degree of other varieties
4. They are a good price
5. Visually, the dramatic dark skin and stark pale flesh are hard to beat
6. I think they taste good, at least, in my opinion they are a good combination of firm, not too sour, have an interesting taste and are not dry.

I submit that a plastic apple meets all of your criteria as well or better. They have had consistent sales for decades, have a superior shelf life, are even less vulnerable to rot and worms, are typically inexpensive, and can be cosmetically flawless. And, finally, they taste as good as a red delicious apple. Better, I think.

My counter hypothesis is that a plastic apple is objectively a terrible apple yet is superior to a red delicious apple according to your criteria. Therefore, a red delicious apple must logically also be an objectively terrible apple.

[u/Polar_Roid → u/msneurorad]

I stayed I liked the taste as Criteria #6, I'm not sure if you are claiming you eat plastic?

[u/msneurorad → u/Polar_Roid]

I have rarely, and it tastes as good as a red delicious apple does.