A post for foodie-haters
If you're one of those people who hates the term "foodie," you'll be interested in this discussion on Prof. McIntyre's blog, You Don't Say. I, of course, find the word too useful to agree. (If I need it, I consider it a word in good standing.)
What's my definition? A self-serving one: People who are interested enough in food beyond just eating it to read Dining@Large regularly. You knew exactly what I meant when I called my story "100 Things Every Foodie in Baltimore Should Do."
Of course, if you have a better word for the job, please post below.
Comments
Gastroenthuasist.
Posted by: Odie B | December 10, 2009 3:53 PM
Odie B., that doesn't exactly trip off the tongue.
Posted by: Dahlink | December 10, 2009 5:19 PM
Foodie works and will stick for a long long time as the denotation of the median between gourmet and snarfler.
Captcha:
urging Schwarzenbach
(You can't make this stuff up.)
Posted by: Anonymous | December 10, 2009 8:08 PM
In case you want to paste Anonymous for that goofie snarfler post, he is I. Fire away.
Captcha:
ever Buddhist
You guys are starting to make captchas up, I swear. I get captchas like furly thav. EL
Posted by: jl | December 10, 2009 8:11 PM
Some people think too much, is all.
buffa Mo (my Baltimo rappa name)
Posted by: Cleatus | December 10, 2009 10:10 PM
Cleatus, I hope you are compiling a list of your various Captcha names. I will gladly provide cross-references when they are published.
And, EL, no, we are not making these up. I swear Captcha has a sly sense of humor.
Posted by: Dahlink | December 11, 2009 6:29 AM
What about Gourmand, a person who takes great pleasure in food? Although personally, like Foodie
Captcha de- slimness, not exactly fit for this foodie!!
Posted by: MDtopdad | December 11, 2009 8:09 AM
I like foodie, but honestly I'm just commenting because I like this game:
Captcha: leaguered jewels
Posted by: AmyLynn | December 11, 2009 8:40 AM
Say "gastroenthuasist" out loud.. it sounds vaguely exotic and somewhat naughty.. like any good meal should be. Also, it separates the wheat from the chaff. A good dinner companion would either smile or ask as to what it means.. . if you get a dirty look in response, well, that is simply not the dinner counterpart for you.
:the dragnets
Posted by: Meekrat | December 12, 2009 8:41 AM