The Copper Enigma
Taste of copper = blood.
Why do so many writers think that blood tastes of copper? Why do they assume that readers would just as easily understand that blood tastes of copper. Is copper a common part of the diet somewhere? If it is, I must explain my confusion. I've never tasted copper. I've never tasted blood, for that matter, either. I've seen it, bled quite often, been hurt even, but I never bit my tongue nor have I felt the urge to taste blood when I cut my finger.
Any idea why this copper taste thing is so common in fanfiction?
P.S. Now I remember I've often had blood in my mouth at the dentist's, but I can't remember its taste. If it was copper, I could not tell.
Why do so many writers think that blood tastes of copper? Why do they assume that readers would just as easily understand that blood tastes of copper. Is copper a common part of the diet somewhere? If it is, I must explain my confusion. I've never tasted copper. I've never tasted blood, for that matter, either. I've seen it, bled quite often, been hurt even, but I never bit my tongue nor have I felt the urge to taste blood when I cut my finger.
Any idea why this copper taste thing is so common in fanfiction?
P.S. Now I remember I've often had blood in my mouth at the dentist's, but I can't remember its taste. If it was copper, I could not tell.