Yes, 'Al' to some it seems to be yummy. An all over lather prior to entering the moat is recommended - also throwing small chunks of Chum into the moat prior to entering is a common ritual.
Yell through the gate if you want to, Alaskan, but please - don't open it! The last time you did that, we had snow all over the kingdom, and Wisher almost lost her head in a snowball fight.