Those who talk to me on a regular basis know that I’ve spent far too much time sequestered at home satisfying my obsessive interest in culinary adventures by watching a crapload of Food TV.
And then you’ll hear me talk shit about Bobby Flay.
My husband thinks I dislike him because he wears a gold watch. He might be right.
Bobby Flay must have it in his contract that he’s not allowed to lose any notable battles of Iron Chef America but thankfully loses the occasional Throwdown. My bias against Bobby Flay comes from a long term resentment-filled grudge of seeing him on an episode of Iron Chef Japan where at the end of the battle he jumps up on his cutting board with his shoes on and was dressed down by Morimoto for being a shithead that doesn’t properly respect the sacred nature of his tools and profession as chef. Yo Morimoto, you and me, looking eye to eye.
So during Iron Chef America, I endlessly roll my eyes at Bobby Flay and overlay Alton Brown’s commentary with me shouting at the television:
“Ooh, let me create a tamale with that and… ummm, put mango salsa on that.”
“Let me guess: put a fucking chipotle ragu of some fucksauce on top of that.”
“Oh shit, let me guess — you’re going to put some fucking avocado cilantro aioli on that. Again.”
I’m so not a fan of him.
But I do admit that I enjoy watching him in Throwdown!. Why? Because the show exemplifies his douchiness. The concept of the show is this: Bobby Flay travels the country to try and show up regional experts in their various dishes of expertise. And it’s not like he even does the research or work by himself but instead has two kitchen techs/recipe testers effectively look up and do all the legwork for him. And his cocky ass then goes up and issues a throwdown.
How delighted am I when he gets his ass served.
Favorite episodes seen recently where Bobby Flay loses?
- Dumpling Throwdown (Winner: The adorable pink cheeked Sohui Kim)
- Sushi Throwdown (Winner: Philip Yi. Flay fucks up the rice. Badly. After Getting tips from Morimoto.)
- Pad Thai Throwdown (Winner: Nongkran Dak)
- Chocolate Bread Pudding Throwdown (Winners: Jerome Chang and Chris Chen)
Do I enjoy these episodes more because it’s Asian American cooks beating his ass down? Quite possibly, because you can’t put a fucking tamale into Asian cuisine. (Okay, the bread pudding is clearly not of Asian cooking tradition, but that was still hella fun to watch.)
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21 Comments to “Bobby Flay Can Totally Bite It”
Jen wrote:
thank you MJ! Like you, I disliked Bobby Flay since the Iron Chef Japan conflict. Did you see the ‘rematch’ where Flay won over Morimoto, and the Japanese judges were obviously pained in giving Flay the win? RIDICULOUS.
I’ve seen all the Throwdown episodes….except for the Chocolate Bread Pudding THrowdown. How adorable was the Pad Thai lady??
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 7:20 am | Permalink
Ben wrote:
lol. Yeah. I also have disliked Flay since him getting on top of the table in Iron Chef Japan. What the hell. He’s definitely one of those people that always acts like the world is his own personal oyster that he’ll throw some hot sauce on.
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 7:32 am | Permalink
YvesPaul wrote:
He is an arrogant ass, I dislike him too. He’s never as all that as he think he is.
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 10:18 am | Permalink
Josh Chau wrote:
Southwest french food my yellow ass. I’ve invented new expletives to describe Bobby Flay and why I don’t like him. HE IS A DOUCHE INDEED!!!
Do you have a sister that hates him too?
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 12:51 pm | Permalink
ritchie wrote:
Yes, I don’t like him either. I don’t even like Mexican food too much. He is an ASSHAT
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 5:28 pm | Permalink
Minjung@gmail.com wrote:
Favorite audience commentary re: Flay’s cooking at one throwdown episode “It’ s just indescriminate heat. It doesn’t add flavor.”
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 6:16 pm | Permalink
Minjung@gmail.com wrote:
BTW: Is anyone else annoyed that the links to the recipes are to Bobby Flay’s LOSING recipes and not to the winners? Or to someone else’s that’s NOT a douchebag? Like DUH.
Posted on 28-Mar-09 at 6:19 pm | Permalink
Iris wrote:
Flay is the reason I stopped watching Iron Chef America years ago. Couldn’t stand watching that cocky smirk stretch across his face as he won yet another competition. Ick.
Posted on 29-Mar-09 at 4:59 am | Permalink
Xxxtine wrote:
I must say, I love the new word, “Douchiness”. I think we should have an 8Asian Glossary.
Posted on 29-Mar-09 at 2:50 pm | Permalink
TonyC wrote:
he lost to Philip Yi of Sushi Central. Which is… not saying much at all. Even as an Angeleno, that’s 1 restaurant I’m never eating at. If there’s a reason to disllike Bobby Flay, losing against Asian cooks/chefs/restaurants shouldn’t be one of them.
The Throw Down show was established by Food Network to inspire ire/hate. Why fall for the trap? No chef one should be able to win a “throw down” against an institution unless the institution, in of itself, sucked nuts.
And let’s see some Ming try to toss a pizza. Pulease, that’d be some hilarious TV right there.
Posted on 30-Mar-09 at 1:33 pm | Permalink
esther wrote:
AND he always uses cornbread/cornmeal in EVERYTHING! just kill me. i’ve shared my anti-flay sentiment with others and they all think i’m crazy. glad to have found some validation. also, hated watching him make dumplings, such a douche.
Posted on 30-Mar-09 at 1:42 pm | Permalink
liv wrote:
You’re ragging on him because of a mistake he made over 10+ years ago………..get over it already. At least he did something with his life. Look at you, you’re just words on a computer screen. Everybody makes mistakes.
Posted on 01-Apr-09 at 9:25 am | Permalink
Moye wrote:
I love it when ppl bring up the “yeah what have you done with your life? BLOG?” insult to an Internet argument.
Posted on 01-Apr-09 at 12:19 pm | Permalink
Tracy wrote:
lmao!
Posted on 01-Apr-09 at 12:48 pm | Permalink
Ann wrote:
I love it! My boyfriend and I are always betting on how often he’s going to put mango salsa or chipotle something into his recipes. Oh and don’t forget blue corn meal… DOUCHE!
Posted on 01-Apr-09 at 12:55 pm | Permalink
Chris wrote:
I remember that IC episode and didnt the other chefs walk off the set in disgust? I could be wrong as I have searched for this clip on UTube with no success. Thats the reason Im at this site…’Bobby Flay’ & Douche in google is probably very good to your hitlist.
Since then I have always regarded him as an absorbant device with an adhesive backing.
Posted on 05-Apr-09 at 7:22 am | Permalink
HeyCass15 wrote:
wow. I love how people come on the internet and start blogs on how they hate bobby flay. Seriously, get a life. The number one thing EVERY chef is is a jerk okay? That's like a requirement. I very much so enjoy bobby flay I think you can learn from him. And he takes iron chef very seriously he's said it himself and he's also said on throwdown he'd RATHER loose. So i really don 't see how that is being a douche when he himself is secretly rooting for the other person.
Posted on 15-Aug-09 at 8:18 pm | Permalink
andrew09 wrote:
wow. I love how people come on the internet and read blogs on how they hate bobby flay, type a comment, review it, and hit submit. Seriously, get a life. Please tell me you are 15 or under. Otherwise, it'd be really sad-der.
On a side note, of course the food network is racist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQnew5cIleA They only hire Italians. And one token black chef. Recipe is done. Wait, I thought Ming Tsai speaks perfect American English? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBmUwcK-vZY
Posted on 15-Aug-09 at 8:30 pm | Permalink
HeyCass15 wrote:
Yeah that was an original comment. Thank you for that, and actually no I'm not 15. But since we're being so observant with screenames are you 9? And i'm sorry food network isn't “asian” enough for you… it's only an american show and everything. That's like me saying why aren't asian shows more american. If you don't like it don't watch it.
Posted on 15-Aug-09 at 10:46 pm | Permalink
andrew09 wrote:
“And i'm sorry food network isn't “asian” enough for you… it's only an american show and everything. That's like me saying why aren't asian shows more american.”
LoL she is digging the hole even deeper. Yes keep it coming, you're like a gift from baby jesus that keeps on giving. Just. Wow.
Posted on 16-Aug-09 at 12:51 am | Permalink
Kevin Lee wrote:
My viewing of Top Chef Masters begs to differ. People like Anita Lo, Hubert Keller, Roy Yamaguchi, Suzanne Tracht, and some others all seem to be very down to earth and nice with great people skills… and they're on top of the cooking world.
Posted on 16-Aug-09 at 6:17 pm | Permalink
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