Why licorice?

I finally figured out what the fake flavor of the cough syrup I've been taking all week is supposed to be - it's licorice. Why on earth would you make licorice-flavored medicine, especially when you haven't labeled it as such? Half the people I know hate licorice with an undying passion. People aren't "eh" on licorice - if they aren't fond of it, they think it's vile.

Of course, I like licorice, and thought this stuff was vile, but whatever.

In other news, my hands smell like garlic. The risotto I chopped the garlic for was delicious, but I'd really like it if I didn't get hit with a wave of stale garlic every time my hands were anywhere near my face.