Your parents proved a point every time they rewarded you for finishing your greens. The compensation was not needed if it was an enjoyable experience to start with, right? We make the same point by ranking the worst vegetables according to taste. Although it looks like a totally subjective piece, this is not at all a work of fiction. I have taken into account some really authentic (looking) polls around the world. I asked my family and friends and strangers on the road. I acquired expert opinion from grocery vendors and top chefs. I roamed around the city extensively, on foot, to collect this data. Only then did I disregard all of this completely to come up with my own list. Take a look!
Your first clue is in the name. It's called patta for a reason. Spare it for the cattle, they're starving!
I love Popeye, but I will never forgive him for glamorizing something that looks and tastes like that. Moreover, too much iron can kill you.