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Affront Quote by Anthony Bourdain

“To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living. Vegetarians are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, an affront to all I stand for, the pure enjoyment of food.” quote by Anthony Bourdain
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“To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living. Vegetarians are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, an affront to all I stand for, the pure enjoyment of food.”

Anthony Bourdain

About This Quote

Source Television: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Season 5, Episode 3, 2008

He celebrates rich, flavorful foods and condemns vegetarianism as contrary to human enjoyment of food.

In simple terms: He loves rich foods; thinks vegetarians miss out.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate diverse culinary experiences.

Themes

food culture vegetarianism

Mood

passionate controversial

Type

culinary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • restaurant reviews
  • menu planning
  • food criticism

Key Concepts

culinary tradition taste preferences

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does food mean to you?
  • Can enjoyment coexist with ethical eating?
A Different Perspective

Dismisses ethical reasons for vegetarianism.

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