I’m not alone:
From Chocolate & Zuchinni:
“At this point, I feel compelled to state that I am vehemently opposed to the use of the term foodie, a word that makes me cringe so deeply my fingers refuse to type this combination of letters and I have to copy-paste it.”
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Hadn’t read that on C&Z but I too, LOATHE that expression! Will never use it.
I am. I’d be interested to know why you dislike the word.
I couldn’t agree more completely with you barbara. How came up with the word anyway?
Fisherman
http://www.allfreshseafood.com
Stephanie, perhaps we should start the “I am not a f**die” blogroll.
Barbara, I’ve always thought the implication was that the person is indiscriminating of their love of food. All I can say is I try an avoid a round belly and my plate is rarely clean as I don’t eat everything I’m served either because I’m full or don’t like it. I’m actually very picky about what I want to eat to the point of being a fascist. The book The Official Foodie Handbook came out and the phrase caught-on about the same time as the Official Sloan Ranger Handbook. Both were really a joke on the people who bought them. I probaby need to think more on this and post something.
Buy Fresh – do you mind not comment spamming on my blog? By all means comment but the links are gratuatous.
Thanks Ed for explaining your thoughts. I can’t claim to have read the book. Actually I hadn’t heard of the book until this week. I first came across the name when a deli called Foodies opened in Auckland in the early ’80’s. It was very good and I rather liked the name. My understanding of the name was as the Oxford said “A person with a strong interest in food.” The Heather Irwin description echoed my feelings. I can understand your dislike of the word if your first sentence is how you see the word. I don’t see it that way.
Don’t worry Barbara, this is from a guy who eats and what’s more enjoys! McDonald’s fries!! http://www.tomatom.com/2006/02/sauce-fit-for-a-bourbon-steak-fit-for-uncle-monty/
Enuff said!
Exactly, you’ve got it now Bron. They are rather good but no self respecting foodie would admit it.
So what is a more appropriate and acceptable term -
Foodist, gastronaut, gourmet (galloping or otherwise), epicurean, food nazi, culinary critic?
You forgot gourmand, sticky fingers.