Going to see Anthony Bourdain, what questions should I ask?

[clonesix]

Hello there dear RPF, Many a time I come here, to the Off Topic section to ask questions of you, the wise, for advice. Without fail, my questions are answered within minutes of asking. So, my fellow RPF'rs, I will be heading up to Tahoe in a few weeks to catch Anthony Bourdain, author of such favorites as Kitchen Confidential, Cook Tour, and host of No Reservations.

In the event that there isn't a huge line, I plan to have him sign a copy of Kitchen Confidential, and possibly ask him a few questions. I know there are more than a few cooks here, as well as avid readers, and some fans of No Reservations. What would be a good question to ask that wouldn't make me sound like a yokel?

With all the "Tonys" in New Jersey, how do you keep them all straight? Is there a muncipal registry of Tonys? Yeah, kind of lame, but I chuckled when I said it to myself.

Suggestions? Thoughts?

 

[OldKen]

Wow, IDK.

I've met a LOT of famous people. Tony is high on my list of people I still need to meet. And most of those people are famous musicians or big name actors. Tony is the only cook/tv show host that even makes my list!

That being said... I have no idea what you should ask him?

Maybe ask him if his buddy Zammir is really that much of a pain? Or if he just likes making fun of him and picking on him after his "massage incedent".

 

[moffeaton]

Doggie hallo!

Just shake his hand and thank him for such a kickass show.

If you feel like you MUST ask a question, ask him what he hates to make for dinner.

 

[clonesix]

if he hates it, why would he make it?

 

[moffeaton]

Exactly! There would be a story there...

Don't you ever make something for a loved one that you would never make, otherwise? That kind of thing...

 

[OldKen]

I would ask him either what was the worst OR the best episode he has worked on.

 

[DoubleD]

I would ask him what country he would choose if he had to live outside of the US, which country has the best beer, and list the top 3 underrated spices that every cook should use.

 

[MooCriket]

I would ask him which celeb chef he can't stand and why.

 

[Jango Wes]

Ask him to come to my house. My wife loves his show.

 

[Amish Trooper]

Ask him he he would spank Rachael Ray.

 

[clonesix]

Folks, I don't know what his talk will be like, but I imagine there will be a chance for audiece members to ask questions, and there will be a line of people.

Picture going to see Harrison Ford speak, and he only allows 10 people to ask a question. How are you (the audience) going to react if everyone of them asks "which is your favorite movie?" "Do you think Carrie Fisher is a good kisser?" "Which is your favorite blaster?"...

Or you are in a line at the supermarket, 10 people deep, with your 1 item, and the guy at the head of the line pulls out his checkbook... and asks "do you have a pen?"

I don't want to be THAT guy.


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