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Tyler Florence & Andrew Zimmern Hate Each Other
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Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern thinks Tyler Florence the “world’s least talented TV chef.” Zimmern slammed Florence on his blog after seeing his recent appearance on the NBC show Momma’s Boys:
Monday’s episode [of Momma’s Boys) featured the worlds least talented TV chef, Tyler Florence, once again churning out the questionable cooking advice and the leading the ladies through a menu of the Moms fave recipes. Watching Florence wolf down the food, stare and ogle every ass that strolled by his cutting board and play the role of local TV stud was high comedy of the highest order.
-Andrew Zimmern
Tyler Florence quickly posted a reply to Zimmern on his Facebook blog:
Hi Guys, good morning and Happy New Year. Normally I have pretty thick skin when it comes to blogs and what people think. It is a free country after all, But this guy Andrew Zimmern, the guy who eats dried camel cock for a living, has decided to dis my life’s work because I did, my personal friend, Ryan Seacrest, a favor and helped him out with his first big television production, “Momma’s Boy’s” It was a big hit for NBC and something I had a fun time doing. It’s bubble gum reality, who cares. It was funny. I guess it hard to have a since of humor when you’re on your 10th take of eating Yak testicles, smiling to the camera, wondering where your life went wrong……… mmmmm, Delicious!
-Tyler Florence
Regardless of whose side you’re on, one thing is undeniable: Tyler Florence has an unhealthy obsession with the comma. Good luck duking it out, boys.
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Just out of curiosity, has Andrew Zimmern ever cooked anything conventional on TV other than being an Anthony Bourdain wannabe?
Hmm, did this happen on MYSPACE or FACEBOOK! Ha. Thats how ridic it is.
Andrew sounds jealous. I heard his ratings are in the shitter. Mad that he’s at Travel channel stuck with Samantha Brown and not the all stars @ FoodNetwork.
I dont like either of them.
ORLY, Andrew? Have we ever seen him cook? He’s like the kid we all went to school with that ate disgusting things purely to gross everybody out at the lunch table. The only difference is that somehow he has made a career out of it. At least when Anthony Bourdain eats something like warthog anus or a seal eyeball, he’s more or less assimilating to the culture his currently experiencing.
I’ve never really gotten a sense that Andrew respects the different countries he visits and why they eat the things they do. Why am I going to bother with him when Anthony Bourdain is on the same channel and does the same thing, but better?
Actually, I disagree about Bourdain vs. Zimmern. I think Andrew Zimmern is the nicer of the two guys and shows more respect to the hosts. Bourdain comes across as very dry and sarcastic- which is actually quite entertaining. I also would not exactly equate the two with their shows. Zimmern tends to focus on every nasty food that nobody else would touch. Bourdain eats a variety of things- both conventional and bizarre (and sometimes nasty). He’s definitely the more interesting of the two
You think that Andrew Zimmern shows respect to his hosts?! Wow that’s a first.
Well said, Automne. I knew a kid like that when I was growing up. He ate worms and other gross things just for attention. Except now, he mows lawns and isn’t on TV like Andrew.
I enjoy Anthony Bourdain more as well. He is quirky and fun to watch, and knows how to engage his hosts in the various countries. Andrew does have an air of disrespect about him.
First, I wonder really if Tyler Florence is a good friend of Seacrest, or is this just an attempt to justify to his fans a poor career choice for appearing on one very very shitty TV program.
Zimmern just called it as he sees it. No secret Florence has major wandering eye/pecker syndrome.
Maybe it take a show for retards to bring out everyone true intentions.
It’s abundantly clear that Andrew has never seen nor heard of Sandra Lee. She’s the absolute WORST non-chef food personality on TV. EVER!!!!!
Food Critic Wannabe, Zimmern has actually had some snarky comments about Ms. Lee on his website. Like most of her critics, he was pretty spot on about her “cooking” technique.
But I’m siding with Tyler on this one. Zimmern comes across like a condescending jerk on his show. Bourdain has way more panache to his snark than cue-ball Zimmern has.
While I completely agree that Bourdain somehow manages to be both more snarky and more respectful; I also think Zimmerman’s criticism is spot on. I like Zimmerman more outside of his Travel Chanel show than on it. He seems to be knowledgeable and I often like his blog.
Florence’s response in it’s over use of commas and inability to tell the difference between since and sense (all while calling out his boy Ryan Seacrest) makes him seem like exactly the frat boy Zimmerman thinks he is. That’s especially so with his blog being on facebook. From the little I know about him Florence seems to be a decent guy, but there definitely seem to be quite a few way more talented chefs or food personalities on TV.
Perhaps Tyler should have a professional proof reader follow him around and proof anything he posts online. When referring to Andrew’s lack of humor he says, “since [sic] of humor” instead of “sense of humor”. Dumba**. He Twitters incorrectly, uses too many commas, name drops “my good friend Ryan Seacrest”…ooohhh, ahhhh, and says “off the chain way too much. Loser.
Give me Zimmern any day of the week.
I think I have to side with Tyler on this one. Never trust someone who doesn’t drink. They’re pure evil.
He doesn’t drink because he used to have a drug and alcohol problem. A big problem. His accomplishments of recovery are nothing to be ashamed of.
Zimmern’s show has pretty much run its course (or as Tyler might say, it’s corse). One can eat only so many grubs and scorpions, after all, and I do wish he wouldn’t smack his lips so much. Nevertheless, his comments about Tyler were pretty much spot on, and that he may eat yak testicles for a living really is irrelevant.
Tyler Florence is the biggest douche bag to ever cook on TV. He’s arrogant and whenever he slams someone, he has an annoying laugh that says HAHA..got you. Get over yourself and stop trying to be Emeril, Bobby or Alton. You couldn’t hold their chefs coat if asked. Yes, I HATE Tyler Florence..hahahaha!!!!!! At least Andrew knows he’s wierd and accepts it.
Have you seen Tyler’s recipe ratings on Food Network? They’re horrible.
I don’t get how you people think Zimmern is disrespectful but Bourdain isn’t? Bourdain is a completely unlikable, elitist, jerk who constantly makes uninformed value judgments about the cultures he visits. Zimmern’s bright-eyed enthusiasm is refreshing whereas Bourdain just looks bored. Not to mention, Bourdain probably thinks he’s better than you.
I completely agree. Just by watching Bourdain for 5 minutes, you can tell he is the biggest cunt that ever lived. He’s the friend that everyone has and wants to punch in the face. Arrogant twat. He is the epitome of a pompous, smug, and arrogant douche-bag.
I have to take Tyler’s side on this one since he does bring up some great points. Andrew the dough boy talking smack about a dude who is way better looking than him and also does stuff his pie hole with anything and everything for ratings. It stopped being a shock after the 2nd episode of you show Andy. They both are equally retarded but as Tyler put it at least he doesn’t eat camel cocks, etc.
I think both bourdain and zimmern are pretty respectful to all coun tries they visit. And their shows are based on two different ideas, so how does zimmern wish to be like tony? Back to the story…both are good chefs, however tyler cooks, mainly, very easy dishes. And does a good job at it. But you don’t see zimmern cook, unless you go online. I would say zimmern is more down to earth…seems like tyler has a large ego and is very full of himself. And to gypsie rose…what do their looks have to do with anything?
ANDREW ZIMMERMAN ROCKS U SUCK !!!
BESIDES ..PRETTY BOYS ALWAYS HANG OUT WITH OTHER PRETTY BOYS IM SORRY BUT RYAN AND THIS JERK BOTH LOOK GAY AND ANDREW IS MORE OF A MAN …WHY TALK ABOUT WHAT HE HAS PUT IN HIS MOUTH IM SURE THEY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT IN THIERS LOL
Your comments are disgusting. What do you mean that they “look gay”? Lose the homophobic attitude and say something nice for once.
Say what you will about Zimmerman being a Bourdain ripoff but his show did just earn him a Beard award nomination.
Andrew Zimmerman is a douchebag. I mean I don’t really care for Tyler Florence, but I HATE Andrew Zimmerman. The who oh look at me in this foreign place and I’m the crazy white guy whose gonna eat this crazy food these foreign people eat. Seriously I hope he eats something that kills him.
@ the last three comments…
ZimmerN. not zimmerMAN.
Thank you. that was bugging the crap out of me. lol. and for all of you getting so absorbed in this argument… take a good look in the mirror and tell me if you see someone who makes hundreds of thousands a year in the food business…. or the television business for that matter…. then, if you find that you ARE…. continue to bash and speculate all you want. but if you aren’t, im sorry to inform you of this, but obviously, both of these men are doing better than you… and they are far above your petty criticism. have a nice day :)
Andrew has cooked at, and even been executive chef of, several of the finest New York restaurants. He is a respected food columnist as well.
Oh and do you know why he doesn’t drink alcohol? He is a recovering addict. Do some research next time before spouting off.
I give props to zimmern. I met Tyler in charleston sc about 6 years ago and he was a straight fucking douche bag. Didn’t give me the time or day to say hello. By the way asshole…YOU ARE ON THE FOOD CHANNEL!!!…not a movie star….go ahead Andrew …you and Tony bourdain make great tv for the travel channel…and Tyler …GO FUCK YOURSELF
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Ok ..Im sorry but I love Tyler, and his recipes. Zimmern, had never cooked a damn thing on his gross spectacle he calls a show. Hosting culinary fear factor does not give you the right to criticize anyone’s cooking skills, just saying