(from Highfalutin-free) A product or culinary creation’s optimal state of
existence that avoids crossing the threshold into being unnecessarily complicated or exotically flavorful as to diminish the maker’s intended experience for the consumer, which is to deliver the expected purpose or sensory stimulation. The term was coined by comedian, Adam Carolla, on “The Adam Carolla
Show” podcast(January
23, 2014).
Stewardess(Over PA): On today’
s flight, we
will be serving a pomegranate, thyme and
goat-cheese pizza with a side avocado and
mango salad tossed in passion fruit vinaigrette OR a turkey sandwich.
(minutes later)
Stewardess: Which would you like, sir?
Adam: Can you tell me about the turkey sandwich?
Stewardess: Sir?
Adam: Well I’d just like to know if it’s falutin-free or if the chef who made it was jacking off, you know, like he did with the pizza.