I hear all this uproar all the time about people who use cultural appropriation, yet sometimes I just don’t see what the problem is. I get that it has been done for malicious intent before and I’m not defending that or suggesting I agree with doing it for such purposes, but is, for example, a chef cooking a certain dish that originates from a land that is not his own, or other examples, really worth the same uproar?

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[–] 13 points 1 week ago (4 children)

The problem with food is, it’s all cultural appropriation at some point in the time line. Who gets to decide at what point in history do we lock down the recipes and call it pure?

Can’t really call tacos Mexican, because it originates from Lebanese immigrants.

Sushi rolls aren’t Japanese, but they sell them in Japan.

Siracha is a product of the U.S.A. Although it has Thai roots, but is available at any Vietnamese restaurant.

Who gets to make the rules, it is certainly not some famous chef, we just to tell them to fuck off.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    If General Tso's chicken is wrong then I don't wanna be right.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    There are multiple versions of that, both Chinese and American.

    Orange Chicken which is popular is Panda Express and is American. Although that maybe disputed with some Hunan recipes.

    Speaking of which, Korean Fried Chicken is the best. There is probably a Korean fusion restaurant for all foods.

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