Culinary Dislikes: Foods That Don't Make the Cut
This person does not like cream cheese, a soft, mild-tasting cheese, often used in cheesecakes and bagels, that was first developed in the United States in the late 19th century
Who is Callie?
Gilead was founded in this year, the same year that saw the release of the first "The Legend of Zelda" game, the stock market crash known as Black Monday, and the birth of the GIF format
What is 1987?
This person first played the classic Atari game Pole Position, a 1982 racing game that was one of the first to feature a qualifying lap before the main race
Who is Mike I?
This person delights in a visit to Chipotle, a restaurant founded in 1993, known for its customizable burritos, bowls, and tacos, made with fresh ingredients and prepared in front of the customer.
Who is Tracy?
This person dislikes coconut, a versatile fruit, known for its water, milk, and oil, that is a staple in many tropical cuisines and can be found growing on palm trees
Who is David?
Gilead is working towards delivering this many transformative therapies to patients by 2030
What is 10+ transformative therapies?
This person first played Oregon Trail, an educational computer game, first released in 1971 that simulates the experiences of 19th-century pioneers traveling from Missouri to Oregon
Who is Jesse?
This person enjoys a tropical visit to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, a restaurant chain founded in Hawaii in 1976, known for its plate lunches featuring a mix of Asian and American cuisine
Who is Mike Salem?
This person does not like brussel sprouts, small, green vegetables, resembling miniature cabbages, that are often roasted or steamed and are known for their high vitamin C content
Who is Claire?
Gilead was originally founded under this name, a reference to short sequences of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA
What is Oligogen? A reference to oligonucleotides
This person first played Backyard Baseball, a 1997 video game featuring a group of neighborhood kids playing America's favorite pastime in various backyards
Who is Stephanie?
This person enjoys Burger King, a restaurant, founded in 1954, famous for its flame-grilled burgers, including the Whopper, and its slogan encouraging customers to 'Have it Your Way.
Who is Laurinda?
This person/people do not like mushrooms, fungi, which come in varieties like shiitake, portobello, and button, that are often used in cooking for their umami flavor and nutritional benefits
Who are Jesse, Marissa, and Anusha?
Gilead and Kite treated this many patients globally in 2024 (to the nearest 100,000), as reported at the February 2025 State of Gilead
What is 4,100,000? (4,122,674 patients treated globally)
This person first played Crash Bandicoot, an iconic platforming game series, first released in 1996 that features a marsupial hero on a mission to stop the nefarious Dr. Neo Cortex while navigating through wumpa fruit-filled levels
Who is Marissa?
This person/people are fans of Taco Bell, a restaurant established in 1962, famous for its Mexican-inspired menu, including Crunchwrap Supremes, Doritos Locos Tacos, and Baja Blast drinks
Who is Nadia and Stephanie?
This person dislikes papaya, a tropical fruit, known for its vibrant orange flesh and sweet taste, whcih is rich in vitamins A and C and is often used in smoothies and salads.
Who is Namita?
Gilead has donated over this many million dollars in 2024 through Giving Together
What is $11 million ($11.3 million)?
This person/people first played the Nintendo game, Mario Bros., which debuted in 1983, featuring two plumber brothers navigating adventures to rescue Princess Peach, often from the clutches of Bowser, in the Mushroom Kingdom
Who are Nadia and Josh?
This person/people love Chick-Fil-A, restaurant, founded in 1946, known for its signature chicken sandwich, waffle fries, and a strict policy of closing its doors every Sunday
Who are Marisa, Marissa, and Claire?