So, the thought of eating cardboard physically impacts on you? Why do you say it does, why don't you say "it doesn't seem to me like eating cardboard would be a similar experience". /s
Of course "tastes like cardboard" is just a generic phrase to indicate you think something is bland [and chewy] or unsatisfying to eat. Just like the the metaphorical way in which people talk about thoughts striking them.
In short, I find your objection silly and overly argumentative.
So, the thought of eating cardboard physically impacts on you? Why do you say it does, why don't you say "it doesn't seem to me like eating cardboard would be a similar experience". /s
Of course "tastes like cardboard" is just a generic phrase to indicate you think something is bland [and chewy] or unsatisfying to eat. Just like the the metaphorical way in which people talk about thoughts striking them.
In short, I find your objection silly and overly argumentative.