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Post by Man Alive! on Dec 21, 2005 15:10:06 GMT -5
The other day I was watching Iron Chef, and I said to myself, "what kind of show is this exactly?" It's not really a cooking show, but some might argue it is. It's actually more of a game show, but it's not quite that either. It really creates its own category doesn't it! What do you think?
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Post by ladysacrifice on Jan 6, 2006 19:38:57 GMT -5
I would say it fits more into the cooking category. The game show category just doesn't seem right to me. I have Direct TV and sometimes it is listed as a game show. In my opinion, game shows are a competition for money. Iron Chef is a competiton, but there is no prize. I have learned a few things (okay, a lot) from watching. I learned how to make fried rice just by watching Chen-san. Yeah, cooking just seems right!!
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Post by mickster on Feb 20, 2006 18:59:05 GMT -5
I sort of agree it is a cooking show, learned lots of cool things to cook, but also a reality show, a comedy show because the commentators are too funny, and sort of a sitcom because it has situations...
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Post by missteetheironchef on Feb 27, 2006 16:54:49 GMT -5
I pretty much agree with mickster. It's kinda like WWE meets Emeril Lagasse.
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Post by cladybug7 on Mar 10, 2006 14:41:10 GMT -5
Iron Chef is a competiton, but there is no prize.
There is a prize, it just isn't a physical thing. It is the honour and notoriety you get when you beat the Iron Chef. The challengers also get a lot of free publicity and more customers for their restaraunts.
Personally, I think of it as a game show (competition)/ cooking show with a little bit of everthing in between. I also agree about the reality (they are playing themselves), comedy (the show is really funny), and the situations (battles in different locations and the factions).
If only Iron Chef America was more like this.
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Post by kadaj on Apr 29, 2006 23:07:04 GMT -5
It's sort of like that.... ya...
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Post by allezcuisine on Apr 30, 2006 10:40:19 GMT -5
Good question, MA. I'd think it is a cooking show...
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Post by kadaj on Apr 30, 2006 11:50:56 GMT -5
^ No AC, I think that Iron Chef Japan, is an Mortal Kombat style, fighting show, LOL.
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Post by Arrianna on Apr 30, 2006 12:22:02 GMT -5
I would label it a drama with competition as it's plot.
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Post by allezcuisine on Apr 30, 2006 13:07:06 GMT -5
Whatever it is it is the best. ;D
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Post by kadaj on Apr 30, 2006 13:49:05 GMT -5
It's a good show. Lol.
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Post by mickster on Apr 30, 2006 20:25:04 GMT -5
Iron Chef is a competiton, but there is no prize. There is a prize, it just isn't a physical thing. It is the honour and notoriety you get when you beat the Iron Chef. The challengers also get a lot of free publicity and more customers for their restaraunts. Personally, I think of it as a game show (competition)/ cooking show with a little bit of everthing in between. I also agree about the reality (they are playing themselves), comedy (the show is really funny), and the situations (battles in different locations and the factions). If only Iron Chef America was more like this. Totally agree Cladybug7. Very well stated.
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Post by allezcuisine on May 1, 2006 5:57:12 GMT -5
"If only Iron Chef America was like this" is right.
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Post by kadaj on May 1, 2006 7:03:52 GMT -5
Things wrong with iron chef america: 1) The kitchen reporters ask stupid questions when the chefs are trying to cook something.
2) The judges don't like foreign cuisines because it tastes strange to them.
3) The commentator, Alton Brown is err... *cough*
4) The 5 dish rule is dumb.
5) They should get a better chairman.
6) They cycle through lots of meat+fish ingredients, and unlike ICJ there is next to no variety in the ingredients chosen.
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Post by allezcuisine on May 1, 2006 11:03:56 GMT -5
Things wrong with iron chef america: 1) The kitchen reporters ask stupid questions when the chefs are trying to cook something. 2) The judges don't like foreign cuisines because it tastes strange to them. 3) The commentator, Alton Brown is err... *cough* 4) The 5 dish rule is dumb. 5) They should get a better chairman. 6) They cycle through lots of meat+fish ingredients, and unlike ICJ there is next to no variety in the ingredients chosen. Exactly.
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