Tasted buds RANKED

It must be said that there is a time and place for each of these tastes, and each have their own value. That being said, some are certainly better than others. Thus, here is my official taste bud ranking:

5. Bitter - If you are a synonym for "resentful," I don't want you in my mouth. It's not that complicated, bitter is just not that great.

4. Umami - I still don't really understand this one, so that definitely knocks its ranking down. I can't tell you what umami is, or why, and its ambiguity really knocks it down some for me. It seems like a think made up just to confuse the masses on what high-quality food should taste like, and I don't buy it. Sure, some things might actually be umami-tasting, but that doesn't mean that I'd be able to tell you one way or another. As such, I can't really place this one any higher. 

3. Salty - This might be kind of controversial, but I have my reasons. 

2. Sour - Not sure what to say about this one, but I appreciate the things that sour tastes make you feel. It's like the roller coaster of flavor, and I love roller coasters. Hence, gotta put this one at #2. 

1. Sweet - Of course, the obvious choice is obvious. Can't really think to put any of the other options in the #1 spot, and I think that sweet is surely in its rightful place. The word connotes pleasantness and joy, and really can't be topped by any other taste out there. Don't get me wrong, there is such a thing as too sweet, and all the rest are needed to create balance and contour (flavor wise), but sweetness completely dominates in the sense of what the best taste truly is (at its essence). Sweetness symbolizes more than just flavor, it's a testament to the act of creating consumable goods that will bring people together, make people happy, and ultimately make the world a better place.