A Delicate Pallet

Breaking News: Anderson Cooper Tries Spinach And Coffee For The First Time

by Zara Golden | 4:31 pm, September 28th, 2011

Anderson Cooper has a strong stomach, and a delicate pallet. New Orlean’s Ninth Ward, Post-Earthquake Port Au Prince, embattled Tahir Square — he’s got it; faced with a salad, however, and he’s not feeling so brave because, as it turns out, Coop’s kind of a picky eater! On his talk show yesterday he tried for the first time — ever! — coffee, spinach, and then, feeling really brave, a little nibble of brussels sprout. We all have our weaknesses.

Yesterday’s episode was devoted to eating disorders, and so Cooper thought he’d take a stab at his adult pickiness. Presented with a variety of new foods, he opted first to try coffee (“Just seems so water. Yeah, I don’t really understand the point.”), and then spinach (“Okay, that’s gross. It’s also all, like, slithery!”). Feeling encouraged by his female guests, he even tried the brussels sprouts.

“That’s amazing,” they said in awe, as he grimaced through. “Good for you.”