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Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Ladybug724 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:56:13 GMT

Does anyone know why this show is so serious? I would watch it if the judges would lighten up!

Also- I think it's funny how the judges stare at the contestants while they're taking a bite LOL! I know that's a funny observation but when I eat something I instinctively look at my fork or spoon.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Witchy Woman — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:32:22 GMT

@Ladybug724

Cannot answer your question, but wanted to say I watched this show when it first came on and it got very old very quick.

Among other things, they were often given wretched items to cook with and I found myself getting queasy at the thought of many of the items.

Not to mention it is the same old "judges" on many of these programs. I just got tired of them. I found myself saying, "who cares what you think."

Time to change the channels

Maybe I'm getting old and cranky, but I have given up on most of the Food Network shows.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

manny2 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:41:21 GMT

@Ladybug724 I agree with you! I don't understand why they are so serious it's ridiculous. I stopped watching I can't take it. I'm sure they are all good chefs, but isn't food, and taste subjective?

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

manny2 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:45:42 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@Ladybug724

Cannot answer your question, but wanted to say I watched this show when it first came on and it got very old very quick.

Among other things, they were often given wretched items to cook with and I found myself getting queasy at the thought of many of the items.

Not to mention it is the same old "judges" on many of these programs. I just got tired of them. I found myself saying, "who cares what you think."

Time to change the channels

Maybe I'm getting old and cranky, but I have given up on most of the Food Network shows.

@Witchy Woman The items they give them to cook with are so disgusting sometimes I don't get it. I can't watch anymore, plus at this point it's just the same thing week after week.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Ladybug724 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:50:27 GMT

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@Ladybug724

Cannot answer your question, but wanted to say I watched this show when it first came on and it got very old very quick.

Among other things, they were often given wretched items to cook with and I found myself getting queasy at the thought of many of the items.

Not to mention it is the same old "judges" on many of these programs. I just got tired of them. I found myself saying, "who cares what you think."

Time to change the channels

Maybe I'm getting old and cranky, but I have given up on most of the Food Network shows.

@Witchy Woman Sooooo true!!!! And the judges actually have to eat that stuff! Maybe that's why they're so cranky lol

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Ladybug724 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:53:27 GMT

I like Alex G on Supermarket Stakeout because she seems like she's actually enjoying herself, and generally a lot more relaxed. However, on Chopped, she always looks perturbed

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

mom2four0418 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:17:15 GMT

Chefs who compete take it very seriously, and there is often levity during the episodes. I continue to enjoy watching it.

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wagirl — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:53:34 GMT

I think most the food network shows are boring any more. but I do enjoy Michael Symons show where he cooks at his home or outside---and I like Guy F triple G but he is on way too much----and the seasonal shows are fun---watch Ina early Saturday a.m. in my area---

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

PA Mom-mom — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:29:25 GMT

@Ladybug724 I agree with @wagirl , there are still some good shows left on FN, but not many. We still watch Chopped on occasion. Alex and Amanda are just plain grumpy and sometimes angry. There is another guy (can't remember his name) who keeps touching his mouth - UGH! We like to watch it with the grandchildren because, as kids, come up with some great solutions to the strange ingredients.

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Patriot3 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT

I'm not a fan of Ted Allen and when Alton Brown was on, didn't like that either. Some judges I like.......Marc, Alex, Scott, Amanda, the Indian lady, Marcus. There are others, can't think of their names right now. Don't like Geoffrey Z.

I don't like when the contestants come back and they make us wait until after the commercials to say who is chopped, except for the dessert round. As if we are stupid enough to buy their so called "surprise"!!

I do other things when they are going thru their preparing. In answer to the OP, I don't know why. Another thing I don't like are the contestants' sob stories. I think that is scripted. Makes it look like they might be saved from being chopped.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

layla2450 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:40:03 GMT

@Ladybug724 wrote:
I like Alex G on Supermarket Stakeout because she seems like she's actually enjoying herself, and generally a lot more relaxed. However, on Chopped, she always looks perturbed

Can't stand her. WAY too full of herself. So is Geoffrey Zakarian.I do like Aaron Sanchez.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 11:48:59 GMT

I watch this show and enjoy it for the most part because I think the cooks are amazing the way they come up with the dishes using the strangest ingredients!

A cooking show which I think is really fun and enjoyable is --- The Kitchen

They all really seem to like each other and have a ball and it's a really good vibe!

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Ladybug724 — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:32:49 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
I watch this show and enjoy it for the most part because I think the cooks are amazing the way they come up with the dishes using the strangest ingredients!

A cooking show which I think is really fun and enjoyable is --- The Kitchen

They all really seem to like each other and have a ball and it's a really good vibe!

@AngelPuppy1 I agree about The Kitchen. It's a fun show which I think cooking shows should be. I hope they get back to having a studio audience soon because the live audience gives the show a fun vibe, like a party atmosphere.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

loriqvc — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:03:09 GMT

I thought for sure this would be a thread wondering why "Chopped" hasn't had any new episodes for a couple of months, but I guess not. I honestly tuned out for awhile earlier this year when they were constantly having tournaments or theme show after theme show and it lost some of the great aspects of the standard shows. But now that we've had "Beat Bobby Flay" on every week instead and I can't stand that show, I've started to miss it...

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:22:15 GMT

@Ladybug724

I just recently started watching it, so didn't realize they used to have a live audience. I think this is really my favorite cooking show.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

ninjawife — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:42:14 GMT

@Patriot3 wrote:
I'm not a fan of Ted Allen and when Alton Brown was on, didn't like that either. Some judges I like.......Marc, Alex, Scott, Amanda, the Indian lady, Marcus. There are others, can't think of their names right now. Don't like Geoffrey Z.

I don't like when the contestants come back and they make us wait until after the commercials to say who is chopped, except for the dessert round. As if we are stupid enough to buy their so called "surprise"!!

I do other things when they are going thru their preparing. In answer to the OP, I don't know why. Another thing I don't like are the contestants' sob stories. I think that is scripted. Makes it look like they might be saved from being chopped.

@Patriot3

The Indian chef's name is Mannat.

My DH hates the sob stories and when the contestants claim they are competing to show their kids they can do anything or prove something to their parents.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Ladybug724 — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 23:39:24 GMT

@ninjawife wrote:
@Patriot3 wrote:
I'm not a fan of Ted Allen and when Alton Brown was on, didn't like that either. Some judges I like.......Marc, Alex, Scott, Amanda, the Indian lady, Marcus. There are others, can't think of their names right now. Don't like Geoffrey Z.

I don't like when the contestants come back and they make us wait until after the commercials to say who is chopped, except for the dessert round. As if we are stupid enough to buy their so called "surprise"!!

I do other things when they are going thru their preparing. In answer to the OP, I don't know why. Another thing I don't like are the contestants' sob stories. I think that is scripted. Makes it look like they might be saved from being chopped.
@Patriot3
The Indian chef's name is Mannat.

My DH hates the sob stories and when the contestants claim they are competing to show their kids they can do anything or prove something to their parents.

@ninjawife Her name is Manneet. I absolutely love her!

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 01:15:01 GMT

Never underestimate the power of a clever edit. A clip of a stern stare can be placed anywhere in a scene to create tension.

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Ladybug724 — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:09:41 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Never underestimate the power of a clever edit. A clip of a stern stare can be placed anywhere in a scene to create tension.

@deepwaterdotter True but I don't like how they edit it so serious. It would be more watchable if it had a fun vibe

Re: Questions About Food Network's Chopped

Mothertrucker — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:33:21 GMT

I like that it is serious- its not a game show- its a serious competition, they arent vying for the, "lovely parting gifts" like on Price is Right- I am sick of dumbed-down and frivolous shows everywhere I turn..