Oct 19
On many levels molecular gastronomy and it’s heavy reliance on additives and chemicals, reminds me of breast augmentation surgery for cosmetic purposes. The results achieved through artificial means, are thought by some to be “superior”, and the risk to health, are outweighed by having “better” breasts.
There is something perverse, and sad about this notion of beauty. That these uncommon results justify the means, whatever the cost. It seems bizarre, odd frankly.
October 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
GEEEzuz. Those might as well have hit me in the face. Oncoming vehicle alert, please. Damn near fell backward outa my chair at the office.
But yeah, as cool as some of the molecular gastronomy pathways have been, I often found myself wondering the same things. Although never arrived at the breast augmentation metaphor. A good one, it is.
October 19th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
that picture is more painful to look at than some of my calculus problems.
October 19th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Each time the image appears on my screen I’m shocked–put those things away!
October 19th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I just wanted to mention Turducken. Not really on topic, it’s just been bothering me.
October 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Where DOES all that extra skin come from?