Is there a way of redeeming myself if I made an insensitive comment with a vegan friend & said whale meat tastes nice?

I had tried it when I was younger as I was encouraged to by my parents. When I said whale meat tastes nice, she said oh dear and said she’s disappointed that I know that.

Apologise for the insensitive comment but don’t try to justify it by saying you were younger and encouraged by parents
Apologise for the comment and try to explain
Don’t say anything
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Is there a way of redeeming myself if I made an insensitive comment with a vegan friend & said whale meat tastes nice?
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