Just saw this piece on The Daily Beast (and commented on it!):
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-11-14/foodies-make-me-sick/

I took offense, even though I'm not sure I'd call myself a foodie b/c of all the bad connotations, but still, I'd like to think us Serious Eaters don't deserve such venom.