Are You a Gastrosexual?
The Splendid Table, the national food show produced and distributed by American Public Media, has launched a “Gastrosexual of the Month” contest.
According to Urban Dictionary, a gastrosexual "may often dress like a metrosexual, and isn't afraid to explore his artistic side and even feminine side through cooking." It makes sense that a lot of girls would be into that. The guy is so confident in his manliness, he doesn't care about the frilly apron-wearing stereotypes. According to a study performed by the food company PurAsia, 48% of those surveyed said slick cooking skills make a person more attractive, and 23% of men aged 18 to 34 years said they cook to potentially seduce a partner.
Alright, gastrosexuals. Until June 30, you can apply for the months of May, June, and July. Be ready to answer questions like: What do you consider the sexiest culinary tool? And, what one course in a meal do you focus on in order to “seal the deal”?
Related: Word of the Day: Gastrosexual
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7 Comments:
It's hard for a linguistics nerd not to over-etymologize this and interpret "gastrosexual" to mean "sexually attracted to stomachs".
Michele Humes at 4:36PM on 04/09/09
Wow, I thought "foodie" was a moronic term. If I hear anyone use the word "gastrosexual" he or she will get punched in that under-developed stump at the top of their spinal column called a brain...
Truff at 8:30PM on 04/09/09
i don't care what you call it but cooking for someone can definitely seal the deal
hotdog_cart at 8:53PM on 04/09/09
sexually *attractive* to stomachs?
callmenaomi at 9:27PM on 04/09/09
Anyway, as I was sayin', the idea of "gastrosexuality" is a concocted distraction...propaganda contrived by the anti-Gas movement, in order to sway public opinion away from the real message of Gas.
Neil Young at 11:08AM on 04/10/09
Another desperate attempt by the industry to make cooking look cool to men...
asg749d at 5:22PM on 04/10/09
Ugh....HATE this stupid, stupid concept. Go away, PurAsia and Dr. Levy (who claims to have coined the term "Foodie" ---HAAAATTTEEEEE--and is now responsible for "Gastrosexual.")
erancili at 10:28AM on 06/24/09