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[Jackhound Mom]

But I don't like the term foodie.  Where did this come from?  Just curious.

[judy0330]

Ineresting question -- so I just checked.  According to Wikipedia -- the term has been around since the early '80's.  You can Google for more information.  Too many outside links in the writeup to put the Wikipedia link here.

[avid shopper]

I don't like "hoodie".   (or foodie)

[Jackhound Mom]

Thank you Judy!  I thought it might be a QVC term and I'll look!

[software]

It was first used by marketing firms to try to reach the masses, those who are not typically considered a "gastronome", which is a big fancy word for someone who enjoys fine food, wine, etc.

So it got dumbed down to "foodie"

It's cutsey

Not invented by QVC or DV

@Jackhound Mom

[Krimpette]

Seems like an appropriate term to me.  No offense here.

[alliswell]

Foodie's OK  . . . I don't like "hippie." 

[avid shopper]

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@alliswell wrote:

Foodie's OK  . . . I don't like "hippie." 

Hippie - Noun?    or    Hippie - Adjective? 

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[Daysdee]

I don't like the term "foodie" either.  I picture a person stuffing themselves.  Anyway, just don't like that term. 

[Moonchilde]

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@Daysdee wrote:

I don't like the term "foodie" either.  I picture a person stuffing themselves.  Anyway, just don't like that term. 

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The term denotes someone who enjoys good food, i.e. food prepared with care and ability. A person who enjoys the experience of good food in pleasant surroundings.

Wikipedia › wiki › Foodie
A foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food and alcoholic beverages. A foodie seeks new food experiences as a hobby rather than simply eating out of convenience or hunger. The terms "gastronome" and "epicure" define the same thing, i.e., a person who enjoys food for pleasure.

It has zero to do with quantity consumed.