At least in the US, fish in general is somewhat polarizing and, probably especially, strong tasting fish like anchovies, fish sauce, etc. Just not something probably the majority of people grew up with.

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rayiner an hour ago | parent | next [-]

Its midwesterners. There’s a fish tradition in most other parts of the country.

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jandrewrogers an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It isn’t just familiarity. Some people experience some fish sauces as having vividly foul flavor. This includes people who routinely eat anchovies, cured fish, etc.

It is clearly an issue of sensitivity.

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duped an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

Worcestershire sauce is a fish sauce that's used all over American cuisine, especially BBQ.

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jandrewrogers an hour ago | parent [-]

Yep. But unlike, say Red Boat, I don’t know anyone who thinks it has a strong rancid taste.

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ghaff an hour ago | parent [-]

Yeah. Technically I suppose you could describe it as a fish sauce but definitely more on the umami and vinegar side. I'm also not sure the degree to which Worcestershire Sauce is especially a mainstream American condiment. I have a jar in my cupboard. Not sure how many houses do.

	▲	jandrewrogers an hour ago \| parent [-]
		Worcestershire is a mainstream condiment in America. There is a pretty diverse range of American cuisine that has it as a common ingredient. You don’t use much when you use it but I somehow go through a bottle every couple years.