Smellovision (aurally)
Sommelier palates in the Rhone Valley are so refined that some of the octogenarians have the rare ability to taste sound? - RW licks the face of convention...
That might seem absurd, but it is very much a reality for people with a condition called synaesthesia, which causes senses that are usually separate to intermingle.
One man, Drifty Dangler recalls always experiencing an involuntary taste on his tongue every time he heard a sound. Hearing the name Charles De Gaulle in History class, for example, gave him a strong flavor of pear drops. He associated most of the French monarchs with a specific taste, making it easy for him to remember facts and events.
As he grew older, he found that his unique ability helped him in other aspects of life too. His relationships were all too delicious – he chose his companions not because of their looks or personality, but based on how their names felt on his taste buds; his colleagues at Chateau Odeur often have a strong essence of sliced potatoes and strawberry jam, while his family names taste like slices of rhubarb, melted wine gums and tarmac.
According to Drifty, “a well seasoned fart can taste like champagne & truffles”, he suggests trying if for yourself.
Drifty Dangler and his lovely wife Felicity Lovelyfanny run their wonderful company Tastes What You Hear and run courses on how to sniff out a good tune. Courses run throughout the summer but are sadly closed during winter as Father Christmas smells like a "Belgians undercarriage".
One man, Drifty Dangler recalls always experiencing an involuntary taste on his tongue every time he heard a sound. Hearing the name Charles De Gaulle in History class, for example, gave him a strong flavor of pear drops. He associated most of the French monarchs with a specific taste, making it easy for him to remember facts and events.
As he grew older, he found that his unique ability helped him in other aspects of life too. His relationships were all too delicious – he chose his companions not because of their looks or personality, but based on how their names felt on his taste buds; his colleagues at Chateau Odeur often have a strong essence of sliced potatoes and strawberry jam, while his family names taste like slices of rhubarb, melted wine gums and tarmac.
According to Drifty, “a well seasoned fart can taste like champagne & truffles”, he suggests trying if for yourself.
Drifty Dangler and his lovely wife Felicity Lovelyfanny run their wonderful company Tastes What You Hear and run courses on how to sniff out a good tune. Courses run throughout the summer but are sadly closed during winter as Father Christmas smells like a "Belgians undercarriage".