The Iron Chef - Page 2

***Rían*** · 04-22-2004, 05:11 PM

Let me give you a little scenario that might help you decide on the comedy issue:

On the beginning of one of the American competitor shows (Bobby Flay, a chef in NY), it shows a close-up of Chairman Kaga (is that his name?) holding a juicy American hamburger, complete with a little American flag on a toothpick sticking into the bun, while the announcer solemnly intones the bio of Bobby Flay. After about 15 seconds of him solemnly contemplating the burger, he takes a big bite, and the tomato and lettuce fall out!

But the chefs themselves are very serious, and amazing! Esp. some of the wonderful presentation of the food. As IRex says, "its just so funny yet so good at the same time". Hubby and I were just busting up last night at one of the tasters saying that a particular dish was so good, he didn't even want to comment on the food, but instead just quietly contemplate it by a fire in a chateau.

I don't know if the dubbing is intentionally funny; I think all dubbing tends to be funny just because of cultural differences and language nuances. I was just looking at a translated site today on Elvish hearaldry (sp?) and there were a couple of doozies!

Count Comfect · 04-22-2004, 07:31 PM

I do believe Iron Chef dubbing is intentionally funny. Just a feeling I've picked up from what I've seen about what the Food Network was trying for. But I have no evidence.
Regardless, it is funny.

Insidious Rex · 04-22-2004, 11:20 PM

oh yeah of course they do it that way on purpose. in fact they hire english speaking actors and have them mimmick even the subtle social interactions between the announcers and between the judges and the cooks. thats part of what makes it so funny. its surreal and yet its a study in a different culture AND an amazing display of cooking ALL at the same time.

***Rían*** · 04-23-2004, 05:24 PM

Tonight's the big kickoff of the Americans vs. Iron Chefs weekend!

04-22-2004, 05:11 PM	#21
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	Let me give you a little scenario that might help you decide on the comedy issue: On the beginning of one of the American competitor shows (Bobby Flay, a chef in NY), it shows a close-up of Chairman Kaga (is that his name?) holding a juicy American hamburger, complete with a little American flag on a toothpick sticking into the bun, while the announcer solemnly intones the bio of Bobby Flay. After about 15 seconds of him solemnly contemplating the burger, he takes a big bite, and the tomato and lettuce fall out! But the chefs themselves are very serious, and amazing! Esp. some of the wonderful presentation of the food. As IRex says, "its just so funny yet so good at the same time". Hubby and I were just busting up last night at one of the tasters saying that a particular dish was so good, he didn't even want to comment on the food, but instead just quietly contemplate it by a fire in a chateau. I don't know if the dubbing is intentionally funny; I think all dubbing tends to be funny just because of cultural differences and language nuances. I was just looking at a translated site today on Elvish hearaldry (sp?) and there were a couple of doozies! __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

04-22-2004, 07:31 PM	#22
Count Comfect Word Santa Claus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,922	I do believe Iron Chef dubbing is intentionally funny. Just a feeling I've picked up from what I've seen about what the Food Network was trying for. But I have no evidence. Regardless, it is funny. __________________ Sufficient to have stood, yet free to fall.

04-22-2004, 11:20 PM	#23
Insidious Rex Quasi Evil Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryland, US Posts: 4,634	oh yeah of course they do it that way on purpose. in fact they hire english speaking actors and have them mimmick even the subtle social interactions between the announcers and between the judges and the cooks. thats part of what makes it so funny. its surreal and yet its a study in a different culture AND an amazing display of cooking ALL at the same time. __________________ "People's political beliefs don't stem from the factual information they've acquired. Far more the facts people choose to believe are the product of their political beliefs." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

04-23-2004, 05:24 PM	#24
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	Tonight's the big kickoff of the Americans vs. Iron Chefs weekend! __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

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