*raises hand, waves arms around, jumps up and down*

I have to say, I almost always prefer raw to cooked, when it comes to oysters, with the exception of deliciously roasted buttery ones. But I find that when cooked, they're often kind of overwhelmingly fishy/sea-y and kind of chewy, whereas raw, they're tenderly meaty with a much more interesting balance of flavors.

When you try them, I recommend going somewhere that has several kinds, because they can vary substantially, so not liking one doesn't necessarily mean you won't like another. Start with something really mild, and go from there.

Also, I would recommend a squeeze of lemon or a dash of vinegar. The sour-salty combo is magic. I'm getting excited just talking about it!

It's your thyroid speaking to you.

Yay! It was so much fun!

Also, look at me, I'm responding to an LJ post.... it actually notified me by email of you referencing my username! wow!