kneeknocker, meatatarian

[Victor Steinbok]

kneeknocker:

http://www.thedailymeal.com/best-and-worst-products-trader-joes
> "For me, the thought of trying any Trader Joe-brand sushi is a
> kneeknocker. I’ve heard horror stories from sushi aficionados, and the
> one time I’ve had sushi in my life, at a pretty respectable
> restaurant, I wasn’t much of a fan. I can’t imagine the Trader Joe’s
> sushi being worthwhile or remotely enjoyable."

meatatarian:

> I’m a meatatarian by nature and nurture, and sausage is by far one of
> my favorites. These veggie patties come extremely close to matching
> the real thing. If meat grew on a tree this is how it would taste.


Not that either of these is particularly new, but catching them in the
wild is not always easy. "Meatatarian" is straight-forward, but
"kneeknocker" is not transparent at all. Even in context, I'm still not
sure if I got it right.

VS-)

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