It never used to be like this! In the good old days, you would place your order, wait patiently for a while, appreciate the visual beauty of it when it arrived, then dig in with gusto. All dreamy smiles and warm happy.
Food, that is. In commercial establishments.
Now you insta-snap it.
To share with friends and social networking sites.
Pictures of Asians taking pictures of food:
http://picsofaznstakingpicsoffood.tumblr.com/
Yes, that is right! Images of people immortalizing their dinner, themselves caught in the act. It is, more or less, amateur food pornography. Key to the concept of photographing these giddy orgiasts engaged in the process is that the objects of their affection should also be in the shot.
I do not own a digital camera.
I cannot engage in food porn.
Is it okay if I simply describe it instead?
Luscious, deliquescent, charred, toothsome, creamy, resistant, oiled, sparkling, fruity, smooth, gooey, wet, goodness, roseate, peachy, oozing, studded, quivering, drenched, moist, glows, sweaty, warm, fragrant, crisp, tempting, vigorous, trembling, filled, soften, chill, rested, toasty, liquid, gleaming, supine, silken, charming, firm, dreamy, vibrant, zesty .......
I hope that didn't excite you too much.
Is your mouth watering?
Lovely.
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