To think that people who describe themselves as 'foodies' are a bit wanky?

[Tenyearsgone]

You like food? Most of us do.

Smelly fish even

See also meat-bashing vegans and vegan-bashing meat-eaters. Why do personal preferences for you as an individual have to be a competition?

My colleagues always says "we're real foodies in my family" but from what I can gather, from 2 years of working with her, they just like to eat food ... there doesn't seem to be anything special or unique in their meals. Just standard British family cuisine and a pudding. I'm sure it's delicious.

Although thinking about it, most hobbies are trivial, wasteful and self-indulgent.

@BaubleBubble I disagree very profoundly, but don't really want to lock horns on this because I can't help feeling someone who has this view on life probably has a lot of things going on and maybe a harder time than many. It is a singularly joyless and judgemental position to take, but maybe you have good reasons for feeling like that. I hope one day you will be in a position to admit some pleasure in to your life

I agree OP. I don't have an issue with people interested in food but when they describe themselves as a foodie ita really pretentious.

Even my git of and exbil who was a chef though people like that were pretentious ( and in fairness this is a man who went out of his way to dress like his 17 year old son once because he was "down with the youth"...I'm not exaggerating !)

I eat food for fuel but I suppose I do things like make my own mayonnaise, like a bit of decent cheese and have seriously considered elbowing people out of the way when lidl sells provolone. I'm not a bloody foodie. I just like cheese.

I admit to liking kale though to DP's endless embarrassment , I absolutely swear that was accidental , I had no idea before I ate it I swear .

Complete total wanky arseing wankers.
I just love food.
Oh and anyone who says a filet is the best cut of steak knows bog all.
It might be their favourite, but it's certainly not the best, or the cut that people who know about food will choose.

Yes, I know a couple of people who describe themselves (or their husband) as foodies.

I get the impression they say it for the sake of it to make themselves sound more interesting rather than middle aged people with 2.4 kids and run of the mill jobs .

@5foot5 I have a lot of pleasure in life so don’t worry

Although thinking about it, most hobbies are trivial, wasteful and self-indulgent.

Being a foodie seems those things to me, which is why I find it cringe-worthy. But then on reflection I was saying I guess it’s no worse than any other hobby or interest. I wasn’t saying it’s wrong to have a hobby, but yes it wasn’t written very clearly!

if someone says they are a foodie I know we won't be friends. The key is the self identification thing. It's a bit cringey isn't it?

Although thinking about it, most hobbies are trivial, wasteful and self-indulgent isn't that the point, maybe not the wasteful part but if it's selfless and crucial for society it's not a hobby is it?

most hobbies are trivial, wasteful and self-indulgent

You sound boring

if someone says they are a foodie I know we won't be friends. The key is the self identification thing. It's a bit cringey isn't it?

I'm not sure, it's only a shorthand to describe a higher level of interest.

I'm thinking of my DM, for example, who would quite happily eat bread and marmalade for lunch every day for the rest of her life. She eats to live. Can't understand why I would bake muffins when you can get four for a pound in Tesco.

Whereas I love looking at recipes, trying new things, developing new kitchen skills.
My DH and I have run a supper club and I love putting new menus together and sharing them. I am really interested in food!

I would see myself as a foodie compared to my DM; it's no better or worse, just different.

@Tenyearsgone

You like food? Most of us do.

Meh every hobby needs a nick name.

'most hobbies are trivial, wasteful and self-indulgent'

See this is why I like gardening. It has a tiny little bit of an impact on the world. When I've grown a plant from seed and I see a bee foraging in the flowers I could sit and watch for hours thinking about all the little creatures in the world and how even growing one small plant can help the planet in little tiny way. All the leaves of the plants I've grown are cleaning the air a little bit, and providing homes and food for little insects (sadly that's often slugs but never mind, we're all gods creatures!)

@DressingGownofDoom

Come and join us over here then!
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/corona_free_zone/3860472-nature-notes?pg=1

@blueangel19

I do not want to be offensive but some countries are known for using food purely as fuel.

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@blueangel19 was trying to insert laughing emoji but have to type this message out instead now !!

Well isn't it like most things where someone has a deeper than average level of interest. Some people are pretentious and boring with it, others enjoy it but share their enthusiasm in a fun way or don't mention it much. 🤷 Same for anything really.

People who are pretentious or superior about food like the twatty op on the 97% thread are irritating and boring. But I don't reckon describing yourself as a foodie would automatically admit you to that category. It's the behaviour rather than the interest in food itself that marks you out as wanky I reckon.

Basically what realisticsketch said much more eloquently just before me

The most gourmet-type person I know, who eats out a lot (or used to) and could afford to eat Michelin-style 3 times a day if he wanted to, would never be wanky enough to call himself a foodie, and will happily eat simple, well cooked food - including mine! - with relish.

Mildly dislike 'foodie', in the same way I dislike hubby, holibobs, picky bits, 'rona. But 'gourmand' is punchably poncey. Maybe it's just the person I know who uses it.

I’ve never heard anyone describe themselves as a foodie, I think I’d die of second hand embarrassment for them if they did.

Someone once described me as a bon viveur, which translates as super wanky foodie! It was well meant as I'd just got to the pub after a food festival and was a bit pissed, carrying bags of random food and drink I'd purchased. I wouldn't introduce myself as such though, that would be extra wanky.

You’re so 2018

Quote fail
That was meant in reply to OP’s post about slates and chips baskets