Any Food Network, Cooking Channel, or DIY etc. program or series that has nothing (or little) to do with the actual preparation of food, a recipe, or demonstration of a culinary technique. For example 'The Next Food Channel Star', 'Great Food Truck Race', or 'Cutthroat Kitchen'. Basically any show that centers around a contest, or serial (cereal) competition on any of the aforementioned networks!
'Cutthroat Kitchen' is a Food Network SOUP OPERA because its more a weekly culinary game show than a program about how to cook food!
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'Next Food Network Star' is a SOUP OPERA because it draws the audience into the drama generated by the weekly trials backstabbing and gamesmanship) the various would-be stars must overcome to get their own Food Network program
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'Next Food Network Star' is a SOUP OPERA because it draws the audience into the drama generated by the weekly trials backstabbing and gamesmanship) the various would-be stars must overcome to get their own Food Network program
by Minionlord September 20, 2014