You could get yourself a rabbit and feed him the brussel sprouts and then eat the rabbit. If you are what you eat you will be eating the brussel sprouts in the end just processed a little more.
I know this discussion is old, but if you want to make Brussels sprouts...
Marinade a good heap of baby sprouts (cut into halves) in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic & a chopped fresh lemon (squeeze a bit, to get at the juice).
Either put the whole works in foil & bake, or throw them on the grill.
You can also pan fry them, or use a grill basket.
I like to brown them, a bit.
Don't bother buying any that are larger than the tip of your thumb.