Andrew Zimmern's bizarre foods show is tolerable as a traveling/cultural show or whatever category it may fall under. But I think that Mr. Zimmern's ethnocentric, ignorant views seeps through during his show, despite his best efforts to come off as a liberated, worldly person. For example, during his trip to Taiwan, this guy was so intimidated by the indigenous foods of Taiwan (which is considered the best mandarin Chinese cuisine in the region.) Andrew took his audience to a food court at a mall (Taipei 101) and ate at what is equivalent of the McDonald's and Chile's in Chinese cuisine.
Great show Andrew and keep up the shitty work.
ya boy
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Anthony Bourdain- Beirut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZOrwhB6I9o
I have been a avid fan of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations series for a number of years now. I came across the episode he did in Beirut tonight and in a strange way, it changed my outlook on life. To make a long story short, Anthony Bourdain and his filming crew were stuck in a midst of a air strike in Beirut, Lebanon.
What tripped me out the most was how people were so numbed by the bombings, during one scene Bourdain and Beirutees parties through the night as if being stuck in an Israeli air strike is a walk in the park. I think that this general consensus among Beirutees speaks for the overall despair and hopelessness that they feel for their government. Which brings me to the point that Americans are extremely lucky and privileged to not have to experience these types of travesty.
I love America and I am proud to be one of her citizens, but you have to wonder if we are contributing to the problem rather than fixing it. Every time I meet someone who is pro-war, with their usual "We look like pussies if we leave the country right now!" or hear "I'll stay in Iraq for as long as is needed" from John McCain, I shake my head in disgust. So go out there and vote this November if you share similar views as me.
For me personally, this show made me realize just how lucky I am to not have to deal with bombing and air strikes. Perhaps the problems I am dealing with regarding a career choice is not so much of a problem after all. I mean the problems I have are technically "good" problems to have, whereas someone in Beirut has to deal with losing their homes in a blink of an eye.
On a lighter note, its extremely refreshing to watch a show as well produced as Anthony Bourdain's show. Between G's to Gents and everything on MTV, I have about lost my mind in boredom.
It's what it is,
ya boy.
I have been a avid fan of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations series for a number of years now. I came across the episode he did in Beirut tonight and in a strange way, it changed my outlook on life. To make a long story short, Anthony Bourdain and his filming crew were stuck in a midst of a air strike in Beirut, Lebanon.
What tripped me out the most was how people were so numbed by the bombings, during one scene Bourdain and Beirutees parties through the night as if being stuck in an Israeli air strike is a walk in the park. I think that this general consensus among Beirutees speaks for the overall despair and hopelessness that they feel for their government. Which brings me to the point that Americans are extremely lucky and privileged to not have to experience these types of travesty.
I love America and I am proud to be one of her citizens, but you have to wonder if we are contributing to the problem rather than fixing it. Every time I meet someone who is pro-war, with their usual "We look like pussies if we leave the country right now!" or hear "I'll stay in Iraq for as long as is needed" from John McCain, I shake my head in disgust. So go out there and vote this November if you share similar views as me.
For me personally, this show made me realize just how lucky I am to not have to deal with bombing and air strikes. Perhaps the problems I am dealing with regarding a career choice is not so much of a problem after all. I mean the problems I have are technically "good" problems to have, whereas someone in Beirut has to deal with losing their homes in a blink of an eye.
On a lighter note, its extremely refreshing to watch a show as well produced as Anthony Bourdain's show. Between G's to Gents and everything on MTV, I have about lost my mind in boredom.
It's what it is,
ya boy.
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