W8: Myers crusade against foodies

Myers' argument against the foodies who populate our entertainment is an interesting one, but I do not necessarily agree with it. He makes several good points such as how these food critics often embrace gluttony and relish in the fact. At first it appears the his argument has no flaw, but upon closer inspect and further analysis it is invalid. I believe that Myers is looking at foodies with too much of a critical eye. He often cites Anthony Bourdain and his latest book and uses that example as, among a few others, how the rest of the foodie culture is. Bourdain has a unique persona. He is often crass, rude, and overly arrogant. He is an extreme example of what a foodie could be and he does not represent the entire group of food critics and chefs around the world. He is the type of person who would eat endangered animals without feeling guilt. Jamie Oliver, on the other hand, is the polar opposite of what Bourdain is like. Oliver worked to establish a food kitchen in West Virginia in order to combat obesity. Other chefs like to give back to the community and not all of them are self absorbed. For every cooking show or book that embraces gluttony there is one that cries the importance of inexpensive and healthy meals. Rachel Ray's 30-minute meals are all about quick and affordable meals.  I feel that Myers' argument was very one sided and only looked at some of the extreme examples that foodies can have. I do not believe that all cooks and food critics are extreme gluttons. I feel that American society is already a gluttonous society but most chefs stress the importance of cooking your own food and correct portions. Overall I believe that there might be gluttons in the foodie culture, but they are evenly balanced by responsible chefs and critics as well.