Thought for the day

[xp_wallflower]

The Great British Bakeoff is a far superior show to MasterChef.

Discuss.

Comments

[xp_darcy]

Mary Berry would kick Gordon Ramsay's ass in a battle of wits.

[xp_cyclops]

She just might, but I think Ramsey might be the more enjoyable, or at least cathartic of the two to watch.

[xp_darcy]

I like them both, for different reasons. Masterchef is interesting because you're seeing home cooks get surprised, timed challenges and a very demanding mentor. GBBO has a mix of the timed challenges (with bonus "recipe provided but incomplete") mixed with challenges that competitors have the week to practice on with a more supportive environment. Not that Paul and Mary won't call folks out, but the overall feel is more... friendly and uplifting.

[xp_wildchild]

Masterchef Junior, best of both worlds and then you also get to imagine how awesome Gordon Ramsey would be as a Hogwarts potions professor and how hard he would kick Snape's ass.

[xp_darcy]

Junior is pretty great! And Gordon would've been an amazing potions instructor, all calm with the first three years and progressively demanding and sharp with the last four.

I like Hell's Kitchen for the drama, sometimes. Other times I want to punch the contestants through my screen.