The point is going over so many peoples head because they like cilantro. Dislike or hate of a food is much, much different from tasting something completely different from others. I don't like asparagus but would wager that it tastes similar to the both of us, and would most likely eat it if served in a dish. With…

I frickin love cilantro. But where's the genetic proof that I really do hate tomatoes?

You lack imagination. Or a sense of history of science. The answer to this question can lead to important (and useful) discoveries further down the line.

Curiosity should be enough. Why does everything have to have a direct tangible benefit?

It's a real shame you couldn't just read or even skim five extremely short paragraphs to find your answer.