tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956838.post4312779463497915041..comments2023-11-22T01:14:54.298-08:00Comments on amor mundi: The Relentless Sexism of Top ChefDale Carricohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811055279887722298noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956838.post-81861610034773281342011-06-17T19:06:37.647-07:002011-06-17T19:06:37.647-07:00Well, in my view, skewed actual outcomes in respec...Well, in my view, skewed actual outcomes in respect to sex or race demand an ever more conspicuous and rigorous burden of proof in respect to allegations of sexism or racism the longer the actual outcome remains so skewed -- "all accounts" about "extremely fair and focused on the food," notwithstanding. And as you say, the editing... gawd don't even get me started.Dale Carricohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811055279887722298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5956838.post-78520959576970065592011-06-17T17:48:10.154-07:002011-06-17T17:48:10.154-07:00I totally get where you're coming from on this...I totally get where you're coming from on this, but I would like to mention Ruth Reichl's post on judging the competition:<br /><br />http://www.gilttaste.com/stories/576 <br /><br />By all accounts, Top Chef judging itself is extremely fair and focused on the food itself. Other judges, like Anthony Bourdain (king of the banal bad behavior you mention), have also commented on how surprised they were by their autonomy. <br /><br />The editing of the show deseres the usual criticisms of television.Chad Lotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532435215151055258noreply@blogger.com