This reminds me of the inlanders and seasiders in a part of Mexico: the former thinks the latter is sick for eating shrimp - insects of the sea - while vice versa is grossed out about them eating insects. A lot of this is cultural conditioning.
The problem with scientific talks about what’s being worked on is that it is irrelevant for 99% of laymen. In fact, even when studies are formalized and published in journals they are usually pretty dubious until someone can reproduce their work.
The point in comparing it to Tribal Football during the transfer window is that people will waste their energy getting worked up over stuff a) they can’t do anything about and b) are 90%+ likely to be bull crap.
I’ve had cavalo near Lake Como in a dark sauce. A bit gamey, but not the end of the world. Definitely prefer kangaroo or springbok.