10. You do not know anyone named Brussels

9. They are easier to eat than putting on a wet suit at the bottom of swimming pool

8. Only smart people eat Brussels sprouts

7. You will be the talk of the dinner party, cuz you are the only one there who loves Brussels sprouts

6. Tastes better than anything eaten on “Fear Factor”

5. It is the only B.S. you can put up with

4. If you are a kid, your parents will let you play more X-Box

3. Ken Jennings, the guy who won all that money on Jeopardy, he loves Brussels sprouts

2. It is the only sprout that’s never been linked to some food born illness like salmonella

1. You can bet your friends you can eat 10 heads of cabbage in less than 60 seconds, and win.