Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Weighing in on Paula Deen (Sorry for the Pun)

Since everyone on the planet has an opinion, and even in Italy I've been asked what I think; here's my take.
  1. Paula Deen's show was cancelled because she admitted to making racial slurs; it's a matter of character, not her cooking
  2. Paula Deen chose not to reveal her diabetes for almost 3 years, until she signed a lucrative deal with a drug maker; it's a matter of character, not her cooking. 
  3. After announcing her diagnosis, she continued to cook in the same manner and declared that "diabetes is not your fault"; it's a matter of character and not her cooking.  
  4. Michael Pollan said it best, "you don't watch an NBA basketball game to learn how to play basketball" it's entertainment; and you don't watch the Food Network to learn how to cook.  Paula Deen is a personality, period. 

The last thing I will say on this subject is that Paula Deen or any other celebrity, does not affect how I cook, eat or live my life.   

2 comments:

  1. She is horrible, just like her cooking. No amount of butter can fix her. Love the picture you posted of her as well, pretty much sums it up. A disgusting woman. As Anthony Bourdain said about her. "one of the worst, most dangerous women in America". Karma's a bitch eh Paula?

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    1. Thanks @Mandboy, she has legions of fans, and they are loyal,and I'm sure I've offended some of mine by this post, but I had to have my say.

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