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Deryn

Deryn

Vlcatko, and some cultures eat with their hands out of a common container as a regular everyday practice but I think the satire expressed by the video/song that Tere posted was directed at the plethora of efforts by western restaurants (particularly modernist establishments) to constantly 'surprise' with their tableware (or lack thereof) ... and how annoying that constant change/innovation can be and how difficult it can also be to enjoy one's meal when the method for eating it overshadows the food that is presented in it.

Deryn

Deryn

Vlcatko, and some cultures out with their hands out of a common container as a regular everyday practice but I think the satire expressed by the video/song that Tere posted was directed at the plethora of efforts by western restaurants (particularly modernist establishments) to constantly 'surprise' with their tableware (or lack thereof) ... and how annoying that constant change/innovation can be and how difficult it can also be to enjoy one's meal when the method for eating it overshadows the food that is presented in it.

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