The fifth season of Big Brother Celebrities has just started, and the famous “slop” – this unappetizing mixture used as a punitive meal for participants – is already back, much to the chagrin of the stars.
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On the evening of the big premiere, Stéphanie Harvey, champion of season 2, discovered that her menu for the next few days would be sorely lacking in flavor, a direct result of her audacity after pressing a mysterious red button. She was the first to find herself on the “slop”, a few minutes after entering the house. Shortly after, Tammy Verge also gave in to temptation by pressing the famous and mysterious button in the center of the room. Result: she will share the same fate as Stéphanie.
But what exactly is “slop”? And what does it contain? Narcity carried out the investigation… and even had the chance to taste it with the host and singer Marie-Mai.
What is Big Brother Celebrity “slop”?
Before, “slop” could be cooked without altering the taste. Big Brother Celebrities | Noovo
“Slop” is not an invention specific to Quebec reality TV: this unsavory concoction is used in other editions of Big Brother throughout the world and is traditionally used as a punishment.
Participants who must (or, in some cases, choose to) consume “slop” are only entitled to that, and to water, obviously, for a specific period. While in previous seasons this imposed diet lasted a week, this year the stars will only have to endure it for three days. However, there is a twist. It is still forbidden to alter the taste, but also to cook it in various ways, unlike before, where you could cook it, put it in a “smoothie”, or even fry it into pancakes. And that’s where it gets bad: the texture is horrible.
What does “slop” contain?
The “slop” of Big Brother Celebrities. @iza.bee | Narcity Quebec
The exact recipe for “slop” cannot be shared, rule of frankness Big Brother, explains the production to Narcity. However, to the eye (and taste) there are ingredients that are easy to guess.
It is a mixture developed by a nutritionist which is designed to provide all the essential nutrients to anyone who consumes it. In the past, the recipe has often been modified to adapt to the diets of high-level athletes participating in Big Brother Celebritieslike the high-flying diver Lysanne Richard, the Montreal Alouettes football player Marc-Antoine Dequoy, or the cyclist and Olympian Hugo Barrette. There were therefore several versions: vegetarian, extra protein, gluten-free, etc. However, it remains the same type of dish, with a very similar texture.
“Slop” is a raw preparation that is fairly quick to make. The production made me a portion in a few minutes, and confirmed to me that nothing should be cooked or simmered. From what we can guess, there are oatmeal and chia seeds. As the recipe contains all the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the human body, we can assume, without confirming, that there is any addition such as ” Greens » and protein powder with no flavor in there.
What does “slop” taste like?
First, you should know that I am not a “picky” person when it comes to my food tastes. I don’t have a problem with textures either: oysters, tofu, cottage cheese, eggplant, mushrooms… nothing really bothers me. That’s why I was enough game to try the “slop”.
From my first bite, I was really surprised: it didn’t taste anything. It’s extremely bland, with a slight earthy aftertaste, reminiscent of wet cardboard. But wait before treating the candidates drama queens : the real horror is the texture. This mixture is so dry that it crumbles. The chia seeds absorb all the moisture, but remain a little crunchy because there is a lack of liquid. But once in your mouth, it becomes incredibly doughy, like raw bread dough. You have to chew again and again, and it rolls around in your mouth unpleasantly. It feels like the moisture of the saliva awakens something in this mixture that goes from dry and grainy to gooey and pasty.
“I chew and it bounces!” “, exclaimed Marie-Mai, adding: “What do you put in there? It doesn’t disappear. […] I will gaguer. »
According to the singer, it smells like Pablum (baby cereal), something I couldn’t support as I’ve never smelled one. She also says it tastes like plasticine. “It’s terrible,” she concluded.
For my part, it is by far the worst texture I have ever had to swallow, and I am convinced that this is what disgusts celebrities so much. I also think the punishment is more severe this year: drinking a smoothie that tastes a bit like cardboard or dirt is depressing, but bearable. On the other hand, having to chew and swallow this substance with every meal for three days? It promises to be particularly unpleasant.
It was necessary to add a challenge, after so many candidates voluntarily consumed the “slop” last year for tokens!
Big Brother Celebrities is broadcast Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 6:30 p.m., on Noovo. The Dais Managers, the show which dissects the strategies of the participants and gives some scoops ici et là is broadcast at 7:30 p.m., Sundays only.
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