Foodis something none of us could live without. Since eating the same stuff over and over again would be boring, humans always try to find new ways to cook or new food items to consume. From these attempts, we sometimes get ingenious ideas that quickly become a staple in our diets, yet other times, these trials aren’t so good. Or they become popular and overrated at the same time despite their mediocrity. Today’s list is about exactly that–foods that are either overrated, too expensive, or both in netizens' eyes.More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Foodis something none of us could live without. Since eating the same stuff over and over again would be boring, humans always try to find new ways to cook or new food items to consume. From these attempts, we sometimes get ingenious ideas that quickly become a staple in our diets, yet other times, these trials aren’t so good. Or they become popular and overrated at the same time despite their mediocrity. Today’s list is about exactly that–foods that are either overrated, too expensive, or both in netizens' eyes.More info:Reddit
This post may includeaffiliate links.
StarbucksTheir coffee is awful, which is why they have to load it with milk and whipped cream and sprinkles.
Those overloaded, tall, “Instagrammable” hipster burgers.This b*t is what I mean.So many “upscale casual” restaurants seem to think the pinnacle of dining is a burger that costs $15-$25, is loaded with pointless ingredients meant to sound high-end (like truffle aioli and wagyu beef), and requires you to unhinge your jaw like a fg snake to take a bite. Not to mention the fact that they are usually an absolute mess and are usually okay-at-best in taste.
Fast food. It used to be the cheaper option. Now I could go have a nice family dinner at a sit down restaurant for what fast food is costing.
As you can see from this list, there are many food items and meals people view as overhyped and overly expensive. To talk about it,Bored Pandagot in touch withculinary historianKarima Moyer-Nocchi.She told us that some of the reasons why a lot of foods are becoming very costly are Slow Food labeling and EU certification. For example, certain kinds of onions used to be considered food for the poor, but now cost €1 a piece.She added, “I understand that there is a protective purpose behind such programs, but it has an impact on food prices. And because you can charge more for DOP (POD) foods, there is a good deal of falsification. This requires certifiers to continue verification, and they can’t catch everything.”
As you can see from this list, there are many food items and meals people view as overhyped and overly expensive. To talk about it,Bored Pandagot in touch withculinary historianKarima Moyer-Nocchi.
She told us that some of the reasons why a lot of foods are becoming very costly are Slow Food labeling and EU certification. For example, certain kinds of onions used to be considered food for the poor, but now cost €1 a piece.
She added, “I understand that there is a protective purpose behind such programs, but it has an impact on food prices. And because you can charge more for DOP (POD) foods, there is a good deal of falsification. This requires certifiers to continue verification, and they can’t catch everything.”
Gold flake. It tastes like nothing and is just to flex you have money to waste.
OystersJust ashtrays full of snot.
Shark fin soup. (I had some at an Asian wedding back in the mid-1990’s before I learned about the ethics of the industry).It’s disgusting - you’re eating cartilage.Gordon Ramsay did a video on it and he tried one of the highest rated ones - he said the broth was very good but you could put anything in there, chicken, beef, sausage, etc, but the shark fin part wasn’t good at all.I would agree with him, the soup / broth was good, but the shark-fin was disgusting. They could have made the broth into a traditional fish soup and it would have been a lot better.Honorable mention goes out to anyone who asks for a restaurant’s “most expensive wine”. You’re just showing off your money to the people around you and clearly telling the staff you have no idea what you’re ordering. You’ll usually get a mediocre wine with an expensive price tag.
Today’s list includes specific stuff like caviar, avocado, or more abstract ones, like anything that internet meme personaSalt Baeserves.Our interviewee said that in her opinion ancient grains are overrated. “Anyone who knows the history of cereals, or anything about their cultivation, simply shakes their head incredulously at the whole ancient grain fad.“Another interesting and, in netizens’ eyes, overhyped food item that appeared on this list was gold flakes oredible gold. Basically, it’s not as much a food item as it is a food additive that is used to make meals more extravagant.While edible gold is safe to eat, it has no nutritional value orhealthbenefits. The purity of it must be 23–24 karats, and if it’s above that, it might contain other metals that can be toxic if consumed.And since it’s gold, it is quite costly. So, it’s no surprise it ended up on this list, since basically, it’s something expensive you add to food, but it doesn’t enhance itsnutritionalvalue or taste. Yet, enhancing food appearance is a trend that makes it worth it for people to spend extensive amounts of money on such things as edible gold.
Today’s list includes specific stuff like caviar, avocado, or more abstract ones, like anything that internet meme personaSalt Baeserves.
Our interviewee said that in her opinion ancient grains are overrated. “Anyone who knows the history of cereals, or anything about their cultivation, simply shakes their head incredulously at the whole ancient grain fad.”
Another interesting and, in netizens’ eyes, overhyped food item that appeared on this list was gold flakes oredible gold. Basically, it’s not as much a food item as it is a food additive that is used to make meals more extravagant.
While edible gold is safe to eat, it has no nutritional value orhealthbenefits. The purity of it must be 23–24 karats, and if it’s above that, it might contain other metals that can be toxic if consumed.
And since it’s gold, it is quite costly. So, it’s no surprise it ended up on this list, since basically, it’s something expensive you add to food, but it doesn’t enhance itsnutritionalvalue or taste. Yet, enhancing food appearance is a trend that makes it worth it for people to spend extensive amounts of money on such things as edible gold.
Anything salt bae serves.
Anything where a single plate is over $100. I feel like flavor peaks around $40-$50 and everything beyond that just tastes weirder to seem fancy.
Avocado toast. I’d be able to afford a house in a good neighborhood and support a family of five on a single income if I hadn’t eaten that in my 20s.
Speaking of food trends, we like to throw the “trend” word around without actually thinking about what it means and if the thing we give the trend crown to is actually a trend or just a fad.
At the same time, trends are a bit more stable form of popularity. Usually, they evolve more gradually, are more long-lasting, and can even lead to a change in the culture.
Again, let’s look at it from a food perspective. Adding salty flavor to sweet foods, or as some apparently call it,swicy, is a trend that developed over the years. People were exposed to it in various ways – for example, with the rising popularity of swicy treats like salted caramel, sweet and salty popcorn, and many others, which became staples in the snack world.
Buffalo Wild Wings. Wings are simply overpriced as hell.
Anything from Panera Bread. I heard it described best a few years ago: “overpriced hospital food”.
Himalayan pink salt - the reddish color comes from iron oxide, same s**t as rust. in tibet it is considered low grade salt and they use it to salt the animal feeds cuz it has more minerals lel.
While as we acknowledge fads tend to be unpredictable, some trends can be predicted. The emphasis is on “some,” as things sometimes happen that make certain trends happen without anyone thinking they would. Like with COVID-19 and its quarantine – no one really predicted it and what kind of food trends would become popular, likewhipped coffee.
Red Delicious Apples!!!
Airport food.
Overly fancy cakes. Like ones that are realistic pigeons or some other stupid confection. It’s a cake it’s going to taste like a cake and come out the same as any cake. No one needs to spend hundreds on a cake.Also wedding cakes are overpriced and taste like s**t. Top tip if you are getting married don’t tell the cake folk that. Just ask for a cake you say the word wedding a big standard cake suddenly is 50 times the price for no other reason than to over charge.
Macaroons, I can’t understand why there are so expensive.
Anything with gold leaf.Also fois gras. Fois Gras is tasty but it’s so rich you really can only eat a few fork fulls. I went to a restaurant once where the serving was a whole slab of it just because it’s “rich food.”.
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Lobster rolls. $22-28 for two to three ounces of lobster meat slathered in mayonnaise and put in a hot dog bun.
Lobster. I say this as a new englander, that s**t is overrated! I mean, it’s good. But it’s not that good, you know?
Edamame. It’s f*****g soy beans with salt. And i like it.
Honestly, wagyu beef. I had it just to say I’ve had it. I paid a premium price for a little thing that probably wouldn’t even be considered an appetizer. It was okay.
Olive Garden.Fight me.
Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. Fight me.
The first time younger me tried some almond milk, I concluded:“This is just a sad, sad substance that rich people drink.“My opinion has changed since.
Ribs. It was originally discarded as waste, then we discovered BBQ sauce. Now they’re more than steak.
Not as expensive as others on this list, but for a “staple” bell peppers are a terrible pepper and way overpriced.
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