Why do people eat them?
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Just like any other plant, but for some reason here in NA they’re seen as “weeds” to be discarded.

I like them cooked in bacon grease with a splash of red wine vinegar
Sounds good! I’ll have to try it.
When I see a good patch I dig them up and move them to a more convenient area to make harvesting easier.
Classic. Not only dandelions though. We use other greens too
Nearly all the 'weeds' people don't like in conventional gardening are culinary/medicinal plants.