Food porn? I don't get it...

[Springer]

I see the term "food porn" pop up in chat a lot lately, but I can't figure out just what it means, exactly. =/

Can I get an explanation?

[Rodimus Prime]

*pokes.* Why don't you ask /in/ chat?

(Because some of the answers I've seen to that question in chat itself might, erm, press the boundries of the board rating...)

[Victoria Raines]

It's simple really. Sexy Food!

Seriously, I think the term is my fault. I had a friend on my LJ list who constantly posted her dinner menu, and I accused her of pimping food porn, because just the descriptions had me drooling. I infected Tai with the saying, I think. The use has grown, and while I doubt I'm the true creator of the term, I will admit to encouraging it's use!

Food should be more than just fuel. We are creatures of the senses, and we have so many specialized tools with which we can enjoy our meals. Food that stimulates all those senses, for me, is food porn. It should look lovely on the plate, should have a nice balance of textures, and should actually taste like food. If you're describing it to me, and it sounds delicious enough to get my mouth watering, it's food porn.

[Eye-fire]

And this coming from Shockwave's player.....

[Springer]

Ahhhh...

Dang. Now I'll forever associate a rack of ribs with a rack. XD

*Rimshot, then just plain shot.*

Now I know!

[Gizmo]

...and knowing is half the battle!

_{*is smacked* Ow...}