pop culture

Modern popular culture topics in the Feast and cooking sphere.

The Science Of The Mukbang: Why Do We Love Watching Other People Eat?
It's hard for some to imagine why sitting in front of a screen or device and watching people eat a large amount of food is satisfying. It's also hard to imagine how (or why) people livestreaming themselves eating has turned into a way to legitimately make a living. However, it is happening! The mukbang has blown up into a massive internet sensation and no matter what social media platform you're on, you can find people eating on camera. Even more, you can find even more people who are loving every second of it.
By Jenika Enoch4 years ago in Feast
Caramel vs Carmel
For a significant portion of my life, I have used the word “carmel” when describing an orange-brown candy produced from the heating of sugar as opposed to the “correct” word often prescribed to me as “caramel”. Despite being aware of this distinction, I never managed to get over my “non-standard” pronunciation, and I still continue to use “carmel” to this day due to what was embedded so long ago. There have been numerous occasions that I can recount to my usage being met with a patronizing “correction” as if I had committed a crime. Even as I type this piece, the auto-correct function of this program is insistent to ameliorate my usage every time I type out “carmel”. However, after being presented with a new perspective on language variation in this class, I began to really question the true necessity of emphasizing this difference.
By Josh Cook4 years ago in Feast
Reports from the Front Lines of America's "Chicken Sandwich Wars"
Overview There are certain subjects that will always spark a heated debate these days in any setting where two or more adults are gathered - at the office, out socially, or in colleges and universities. Sure, things like former President Trump or who belongs in the College Football Playoff will cause intense arguments these days. But if you want to really stir things up with your friends and colleagues and provoke intense conversation, just mention these two words: Chicken sandwiches!
By David Wyld4 years ago in Feast
Comics Nourishment
The layman may not understand but my favorite local joint has always been a different kind of feast. I have been a lucky man in many ways over the course of my life but probably the biggest way was being born to the parents I was. Smart, kind, loving. And obsessive world travelers. Oh, I ate it up. Experimented in world cuisine and enjoyed the local greasy spoons. All before I was old enough to shave. It was my mother who primarily inspired this activity, having graduated from Mount Holyoke with a double major in history and geography and memories of an adventurous mother of her own.
By Jon Gorga5 years ago in Feast
The Unique Coffee Company That Brews Pop Culture With Art in Each Mug Poured
A wonderful cup of coffee in the morning is a daily ritual for many individuals seeking to start their day off on the right foot. The aroma that fills the room of a freshly brewed pot of coffee is just as crucial as that flavorful blend being poured into your favorite mug.
By The Nerd Habit5 years ago in Feast
Roasting is an Art?
Coffee is a drink of old. Some sources site it going back to the 15th Century. It was 1714 when the delicacy of coffee was about to make an unforeseen voyage.
By Michael J. Harris5 years ago in Feast
Americas Favorite Fast Food Hamburgers Ranked Worst To Best
Countless fast food restaurants across the country sell burgers: the choice is almost limitless. It is very important, then, that you make your choice wisely. Luckily, we’re here to help. Here are the most well-known fast food burgers, ranked worst to best.
By Nick Davies5 years ago in Feast
Fast Food Wins
In the fast-food world, it’s always a sink or swim type of deal. Either a product will fail miserably or become the greatest of them all. We’ve talked a lot about the sinking ones in the past, so now let’s focus on the ones that not only swam brilliantly but won the race. Let’s dive into some of their successes over the years.
By Nick Davies5 years ago in Feast
The History Of Coca Cola Fails
After being established more than 133 years ago, Coca-Cola is a legend in the carbonated drinks market. While it has churned out many impressive drinks over the years, some of its creations have been epic failures. Check out these 10 Coca-Cola drinks that embarrassed the company.
By Nick Davies5 years ago in Feast
Iceland Hates McDonald’s
When you think of global fast food, Titans you probably think of McDonald’s. The chain has restaurants in more than a hundred countries and has been a household name in America since the 1950s. But there is one European state where McDonald’s failed to capture national attention: Iceland. McDonald’s tried for over 15 years to make it in Iceland but in 2009 the local franchise closed its three remaining stores with no plans in return. So what went so long for McDonald’s in Iceland? To answer that, let’s go back to the McDonald’s first entered the market in 1993.
By Nick Davies5 years ago in Feast
Remember Chiptopia? Chipotle's Attempt at Distracting You From their E-Coli Scare.
The year was 2016. The Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Cavaliers each won a championship snapping incredibly long droughts. Leo DiCaprio wins an Oscar for the first time for the Revenant. Hamilton sweeps the nation and makes America love Broadway again. And lastly, a batch of E-Coli filled lettuce runs through Chipotle quicker than it would run through you...if you know what I mean.
By T. Austin Basile5 years ago in Feast
Pancake Day Around the World. Top Story - February 2021.
Today marks Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday in the UK. I thought it would be interesting to explore how Pancake Day is celebrated around the world – does the UK do it best? Are there better ideas out there?
By Siân Roche 5 years ago in Feast