Far too many Americans would find this disgusting instead of essential to our culture. What poison has soaked in to the bones of many.
Retrograde 10 points 2 years ago
Waltuh, I don't wanna try your new bread Waltuh
Nuke_the_whales -1 points 2 years ago
This is what the wealthy, silver spoon kids who can afford to travel in 2024 tell poor people all the time
waterSticksToMyBalls 11 points 2 years ago
Try not to take any lsd on the way to the parking lot
SpaceNoodle 2 points 2 years ago
Probably not
ByteOnBikes 11 points 2 years ago
Bourdain's life was incredibly complex.
From being a rebel bad boy who is also to a incredibly loving person, to a father who wanted to do everything for his kids while also leaving half the year to work.
He helped shine a light to the beauty of the world cultures while banging hookers. He was the guy who would give you the shirt off his back and then rip into you on a bad day.
He's a complex dude. Someone who I admire from the distance and would absolutely hate to be in the same room as him.
BilboBargains 4 points 2 years ago
There's a funny and touching anecdote from him in a Netflix documentary on tripping. Feels like he was dealing with some trauma. RIP Anthony.
Nuke_the_whales 3 points 2 years ago
I loved the episode where he had the cannabis pizza lol
Notyou 35 points 2 years ago
Ouch. I know I'm old and people fall out of the collective zeitgeist, but he is worth a look into. Anthony Bourdain. He's a chef that became an "influencer" though I think he would hate it if I described him as such. He wrote books about kitchen life and doing drugs and waking up on the beach in New Jersey and not knowing how he got there. Having to figure out a way back to New York for his night shift.
He's been to so many countries that if you're curious about any random one then one of his many shows has an episode for you. He goes into the not only the food, but local scene, night life, and history.
He was very famous and had many food and travel shows. Had an episode where he had a meal with Obama in South Korea Vietnam. (Thank you Wav_function). He has a nice way of speaking and uses words I like.
His tale ended tragically in a hotel room while he was working on another show.
Wav_function 10 points 2 years ago
*Obama meet was in Vietnam
Nuke_the_whales 1 point 2 years ago
His pedophile girlfriend led to his demise
captainlezbian 25 points 2 years ago
America struggles by its contradictions. I strive to be an American like Paine and Bourdain, but their opposites are also iconically American. There is something beautiful and redeemable about our country, and we should fight for that.
It’s also important to welcome folks to break bread and eat mashed potatoes with us. If we love our culture why would we not proudly share it with those interested in trying aspects of it. Why would we not be willing to let people try to tweak it and find even better ways it can be.
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TimewornTraveler 4 points 2 years ago
What about this, exactly, is "American"? Because as someone recently returning to America, it's incredibly disheartening knowing just how few people give a fuck about anything that isn't American. I'd say it's actually quite the opposite: Americans give the fewest fucks about other cultures, both domestically and abroad.
TankovayaDiviziya -4 points 2 years ago
If you have a continent-wide country with varying climate and geographies, and each states are like their own culture, and even foreigners flock to your country and impart their own culture into yours; why leave or take interest of the outside world anyhow? I'm not defending the insularity by the way, I'm just explaining why many Americans behave the way they do.
TimewornTraveler -1 points 2 years ago
Insufficient explanation. Culture across American states ranges from Mayo to Milk. Incoming cultures are not embraced; they are whitewashed and blanched out. And this is half the reason why people are so willing to move from New York to Florida, because there's virtually no cultural difference between the two that would interrupt their enjoyment of the geographical/climate changes. (Imagine the real cultural differences between moving from London to Rome, or Seoul to Bangkok?)
The reason Americans are so ignorant of the rest of the world is because they're geographically isolated and because they're fed lies of American exceptionalism that convinces them that anything outside the country would be worse than anything inside the country.
Retrograde 3 points 2 years ago
Poor fuckers. Travelling is the best thing you can do in your life, at least n my opinion. I feel like I really relate to Anthony in all facets of life and I'll always upvote posts about him
PugJesus 11 points 2 years ago
Long story, I suppose, but the short of it is that this guy was a prominent celebrity chef who, more than just eating with people, was a strong advocate of cross-cultural dialogue and the value of culture (including food, naturally) as a means of communication between peoples and a way of spreading understanding. Very outspoken politically, anti-xenophobic, anti-racist, anti-exploitation.
So combining cultural tolerance (something many of us would like to hope is American, if we can get the shovel out and dig deep down inside) and enjoying food (very American) hits close for many of us.
mossy_ -2 points 2 years ago
Imagine seeing a meme like this and feeling the need to append vitriol to the end of it. Just enjoy what's out there, you don't need to say "I just hate the way modern americans just want to hate everything".
mossy_ -3 points 2 years ago
From one human to another, I'm going to recommend trying to look for the good, rather than the bad. Nothing kills motivation for action as much as pessimism.
I get that there is pain and suffering all over the damn world, but dwelling on it doesn't really provide wisdom. It just makes it harder to find reasons to get out of bed in the morning. I don't think I should have to defend taking care of one's mental health on a post about Anthony Bourdain.
PugJesus 5 points 2 years ago
I looked for the good. The meme is the good. I also looked for the bad - and commented. To recognize the good without the bad is to create a false image of reality that will inevitably come crashing down; to recognize the bad without the good is also a false image, but a miserable one, and not one that will necessarily come crashing down.
I express disappointment because I believe we can be better. I express disappointment because I see a value worth loving in the meme. I express disappointment because I recognize the great capacity for good that is here. I express disappointment because I still have hope, and will continue to have hope.
mossy_ -4 points 2 years ago
I harbor no illusions about there being toxicity on the internet and beyond. You can acknowledge its existence without letting it taint your daily life.
The human brain is a sponge, that soaks in every experience and interaction one has. I'm encouraging you to allow it to have these positive moments and hope without clouding them with disappointment for what could be.
mossy_ 8 points 2 years ago
You know what, I'll practice what I preach. I worked with a guy who reminded me of Anthony Bourdain. By 30, the guy had traveled all over the world, supped from springs in Taiwan and bunked with strangers in Germany. Then went back to the US to settle down and do odd jobs. I wish I had the chance to coax more stories out of him but we stayed busy during working hours.
Comment105 1 point 2 years ago
Personally I hate the way some people complain about posts that bemoan the common American grouch.
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