I had some raw horse meat in Japan some years ago. It was definitely an... interesting experience. Both knowing what animal it was (horses are generally considered a "pet" or treasured working animal in my culture) and knowing that it was raw and untreated. I was filmed eating it, and you can see me making a brave face.
We got internet at our house in '95. I remember it was a big deal and that the grown ups were super excited about it.