Pete, sometimes I think you are either reading my mind, or you are really a family member pulling my leg by calling yourself Pete Clark.
Ya, man, Beans! They are the most righteous food in the world. I love 'em. My family hates them.
I declared Y2K as the year of the bean at my house We had beans at least three times a week. I made 2001 "Son of Year of the Bean". It didn't take long, though, before the rest of the family had found their own diet and left the beans for me.
So, THAT'S how Beano works! I have always been suspicious and never tried it - much to the dismay of family, friends, colleagues, innocent by-standers, elevator riders, subway commuters, well, just about anybody after one of the weekly "Day of Bean" celebrations.
Hmm, Beano, 'eh. I may get popular again with the family.