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I'd go further, it is a common farcical joke that people want to see the animal they are about to eat. But part of the joke is that nobody knows or cares about
by taeric 2y ago
I'd go further, it is a common farcical joke that people want to see the animal they are about to eat. But part of the joke is that nobody knows or cares about this, in truth. I fail to see why I would care to see the ingredients that went specifically into the dish I'm about to eat. It can be neat to see the full process in parts, such that if you want to parade the food at different stages, have at it.
And entertainment is full of evidence that people don't need or want to see the full process. For example, good editing can make a movie. There is still a market for stage plays, of course. There is always a curtain, though.
- jfengel 2y agoWell... we're talking about a foodie restaurant. I don't think you're the target market. The target market is closer to this old Portlandia sketch: https://youtu.be/ErRHJlE4PGI?si=gz1D7h45Kq0dtMHt https://youtu.be/ErRHJlE4PGI?si=gz1D7h45Kq0dtMHt
- taeric 2y agoRight, that would be an example of the farcical joke I meant. I think I even had that one in my mind. :D And fair that there could be a market for this. Dozens of people, even. My point is that the market is almost certainly as much a stated market as it is an actual one. People want to be somewhat entertained, sure. And they want a good meal. Seeing the exact chicken that they are about to eat as it makes its way through the kitchen feels unlikely to be a deciding factor.