At a student presentation hosted by the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, an unnamed student presenter urged classmates not to ridicule others' food choices and encouraged openness to trying new foods, using the phrase “don’t yuck my yum.”

The speaker described personal experiences trying unconventional combinations — including chicken tenders with maple syrup — and said the reaction from peers had motivated the message. The presenter referenced general health sources, asserting that trying new foods can improve gut health and longevity, and cited psychology sources to argue that judging others is often rooted in shame or insecurity.

The speaker suggested practical steps to broaden tastes, including trying new items before judging and being open to unfamiliar foods, and extended the message beyond food to tastes in clothing, music and hobbies. The presentation was anecdotal and persuasive; the speaker did not provide specific study citations during the remarks.

Because the presenter did not identify a formal affiliation beyond being a student, the article attributes remarks to “Student presenter” to match the transcript’s lack of an identified name.