Gordon Ramsay is a pig. Seriously. I know the chef's know what they're getting into when they sign up for the show but c'mon, you don't think calling people fat or stupid doesn't hurt a little?

This show has become less about cooking and more about the controversy caused by Gordon Ramsay's little spittle fits. I know the guy probably isn't a prize in real life but I highly doubt he acts that outrageous. He couldn't possibly be as successful as he is if he tore a strip off of all his subordinates every time they burnt a steak or sliced a rack of lamb too thin. There are much more effective ways of getting your employees to finish the job well and on time, that don't involve you having an aneurysm by the time you're 60 from the stress of screaming so hard you burst blood vessels in your head.

And what's with the tools he gets on his show? Doesn't he evaluate their cooking skill level prior to the final casting? Top Chef doesn't seem to have a problem with finding a talented cast.

I dunno. I don't care how good a chef you are, if you have to resort to screaming in people's faces and throwing risotto at them just to pad the old retirement fund, you're not worthy of celebrity.

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