My favorite two words might be “The End”—but that’s not what we’re talking about right now!

My favorite word in the whole world is cream. Yep. I like the word. I like the roll of the ‘c’ and the ‘r’ at the back of the throat and the smooth finish of the ‘m.’ I like the smooth richness the word connotes. I like cream soda and ice cream—I even want to try an egg cream (though carbonated chocolate syrup doesn’t sound that good to me).

Lately, I’ve found myself pausing over another word: flavor. After reading a hilarious essay on “flavor” as an ingredient, I’m increasingly wary of “artificial flavor,” “natural flavor” and most especially the ambiguous neuter, simply “flavor.”

Flavor. Fllllavor. Flavor. Flavor. It just starts to sound weird. Flavor.

Plus, it’s funny:

Somehow, I don’t think it’s a coincidence my favorite words have to do with food.

What are your favorite words?