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It demonstrates how Linus is not only a good programmer, but also a good leader. I get the same idea as with the first Gordon Ramsey Kitchen-fixing programmes.
by hyperman1 8y ago
It demonstrates how Linus is not only a good programmer, but also a good leader.
I get the same idea as with the first Gordon Ramsey Kitchen-fixing programmes. Apparently, people said it was insane how he dared to swear on TV. But basically, he notices things are very wrong, makes sure he gets to the bottom of the mess, and hammers the ugly message very publicly into some owner who lost any connection with reality. If the cost is some swearing, that's the least of the problem. The failing businesses get fixed at least as much on a sociological level as on a cooking level.
Linus does the same. A big software project's problems are more sociological than technical in nature. Sometimes, the ugly message has to get trough, an another famous rant is born. But most of the time, work gets done, probably with a reasonable amount of smiles.
- robin_reala 8y agoThe US Kitchen Nightmares are completely faked up drama for US audiences. Watch some of the original UK ones and you’ll see how he tries to coach the chefs with comparatively minimal swearing and anger.
- hyperman1 8y agoI am indeed mostly talking about the UK versions. The US versions had much more drama and much less cooking, but underlying it had the same theme.
- Andrex 8y agoUnrelated to the article, but the early British seasons of Kitchen Nightmares were so good. I still enjoy watching the Fox version (and his new show, 24 Hours), but I appreciate those original seasons much more.
- yesenadam 8y agoMitchell & Webb's take on Kitchen Nightmares, more criticism than comedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1NfWIaYed8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1NfWIaYed8