"Oh no, I didn't say ninja's weren't exotic, it's just a different kind of exotic." he said.  "I suppose one way you could think about it is like Ice Cream.  Normally, you have the plain Vanilla, which isn't bad, but it's just plain.  Then you have other flavors like Chocolate and Strawberry, which are a bit more exciting and different, in their own ways.  Chocolate, for it's richness and pleasant bitterness, and Strawberry for it's sweetness and tartness."

(I'm sure both you and Selina can figure out who fits in what category)