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Worst Cooks in America
Feb. 14th, 2011 12:58 amMichelle and I have been watching the Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America" for the last month or two. At first, I kind of hated the show: there was a definite igriness in watching the contestants prepare their "signature" dishes, only to get (quite appropriately) yelled at by the chefs. And there seemed to be something backwards about taking the person who did the worst and sending them home—those were the people who needed the training more than the others!
But having just watched the semifinals, I found it surprisingly moving. These people who were utter disasters coming in were now actually cooking, and not just well, but with pride. Moreover, all four were cooking for family (one for her husband, one for her wife, one for his girlfriend, one for his sister), and seeing how excited they all were really added something. I still feel bad for those first few who were eliminated, and I'd like to imagine that they're at least given cooking lessons as a parting gift, but overall I was pleasantly surprised by the show.
But having just watched the semifinals, I found it surprisingly moving. These people who were utter disasters coming in were now actually cooking, and not just well, but with pride. Moreover, all four were cooking for family (one for her husband, one for her wife, one for his girlfriend, one for his sister), and seeing how excited they all were really added something. I still feel bad for those first few who were eliminated, and I'd like to imagine that they're at least given cooking lessons as a parting gift, but overall I was pleasantly surprised by the show.