Trica,

Considered by many as a way to prove manhood or taunt the spectre of death...the acceptance of the challenge often fueled by Saki.

Also, it's not a dish tasted by many because of the consequences. The preparation must be performed by a skilled chef...IOW, not all of the blowfish liver is toxic.

Remember reading that the paralysis is often not completely fatal...indeed, some partakers have found themselves awakened by Monday's Morgue Shift workers.

See:

'Corpse' wakes up in morgue | Qatar Livinghttps://www.qatarliving.com › qatar-living-lounge › posts