Why Stinky Cheeses Stink (Video) (IMAGE) American Chemical Society Caption Some cheeses are infamously smelly, giving off odors akin to fetid gym socks. With help from St. James Cheese Company in New Orleans, LA, Reactions explains why stinky cheeses stink, and why that only makes people love them more: https://youtu.be/Vk2V2bpxfAc. Credit The American Chemical Society Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.