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The Most Accurate Food-Related Beige Flags, According To The Internet

Moriah House

If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably heard of beige flags. ICYMI, a beige flag is similar to a dating red flag or green flag, except it’s not strictly good or bad. It’s just kind of…interesting. According to the Urban Dictionary, a beige flag “makes you pause for a minute when you notice it and then you just continue on.” For example, say you’re eating some refreshing, icy-sweet popsicles with a new love interest, and they just take a bite. Just chomp right in, with their bare teeth. That might make you pause, but it’s not a red flag. On the other hand, it’s definitely not a green flag. Hence, the beige flag is born.

Naturally a lot of these *quirks* relate to food habits. And let’s be real, we all have at least one food-related beige flags of our own. For example, I like to chew on the ice in my coffee while I drink it. Like, I will take the lid off just so I can get the ice out (yes, I am very excited about Starbucks new ice). This is a judgment free zone, okay?

Here’s the most spot on food-related beige flags, according to the internet.

1. Which one is more food?

Honestly, I feel like the server would rather answer this question than “which do you like better?” It’s more straightforward and less subjective. I respect this.

2. Post-meal cereal

I kind of love this one, actually. It’s like a palate cleanser/dessert all in one. Genius.

3. Coffee mug on repeat

I feel so seen by this…I gotta get comfortable with the mug, you know?

4. Hot coffee, always

IDK why, but this is so intimidating to me. I’m lowkey scared of this woman.

5. Asking the waiter what to order

If I was the waiter, this question would stress me out so much. But also, I do this all the time because I’m so indecisive, and then I never order what the waiter suggests. So yeah, maybe that’s my beige flag…

6. No crust, please

I can’t even be mad about this, because he’s giving it to the dog. But if he was just throwing it away? That might be a red flag.

7. The whole potato

Actually, I’m with the boyfriend on this one. The skin is the best part.

8. Eating in the grocery store

This would make me so uncomfortable, definitely feels illegal.

9. Selective lactose intolerance

This is so real though… 

Moriah House
Moriah House is a National Writer at Spoon University. She writes about all things related to food culture, from Trader Joe’s tips to TikTok trends. Beyond Spoon University, Moriah works as an elevator operator, which has its ups and downs. Her first job was at a frozen custard shop, and although she still loves dairy desserts, she is currently taking a break from the ice cream industry. Additionally, she serves as Views Editor for the FSView, Florida State University's independent, student-run newspaper. Moriah is currently a Senior at Florida State University, majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Geography.In her free time, Moriah enjoys baking chocolate-chip cookies, attempting to learn Italian, obsessing over cool plants, and going for podcast walks. She loves reading, and would be delighted to give you a book recommendation. Her favorite foods are peanut butter, banana pudding, and anything involving eggs and cheese. She is trying to teach herself to cook, and is very proud of her roasted potatoes, pasta salad, and frozen pizza. Her drink of choice is a frozen margarita, and she liked cottage cheese before it was cool.