The Dark Side of Food Porn
The article discusses how recent releases have perverted the approach of food porn by offering extravagantly composed plates that traumatize rather than tantalize. It delves into three different shows that explore the darker side of food and its relationship with survival and control.
Key Points
- Recent releases have shifted the focus of food porn to offer traumatizing rather than tantalizing content
- Shows like 'The Bear', 'Delicious in Dungeon', and 'Kinds of Kindness' explore darker themes surrounding food, survival, and control
- 'Delicious in Dungeon' presents a world where characters must eat fantastical monsters for survival, blurring ethical lines
- 'Kinds of Kindness' portrays a cop testing his wife's identity by demanding gruesome food preparation, highlighting themes of control and submission