I figured that would get your attention. But seriously, on my drive to work today, I was listening to "On the Media", an NPR show that discusses what is happening in the media. Their final segment was this guy comparing Food TV to porno movies. At first I thought, yeah, right, but the more I listened the more it made sense. His basic premise is that both these media types hit us in a very phyisological way as opposed to an intellectual way. It seems our body reacts very similarly to both these forms of entertainment (with some very obvious differences), but many of our autonomic responses are the same. Then he went on to describe how Food TV has taken many of their stylistic approaches from the porno industry, whether they know it or not. From the style of shooting, of many of the shows, to mics and sound production. Even the "swap" edit, so popular in cooking shows has it's beginnings in porn movies. Then my favorite part was where he described numerous Food TV celebs in terms of porno sterotypes. Tyler Florence is the quitessential "handy man", Rachel Ray is the "good girl next door who just can't say no. Giada is the sexy, sultry exotic woman, etc. He even talks about the music and calls Iron Chef Food TV's version of a fetish film.
Sounds a little far fetched. I agree, but the guy made some great points and I found the story quite amusing. Check out this week's "On the Media" on your local NPR station. They probably also have it on their website so you can listen to it on the web.
Sounds a little far fetched. I agree, but the guy made some great points and I found the story quite amusing. Check out this week's "On the Media" on your local NPR station. They probably also have it on their website so you can listen to it on the web.
