why do people like watching others eat [mukbang + eating shows] | making sense

Why do we like watching people eat? Why has some of us have turned to watching random strangers eat random food online? Today I talk about the reasons as to why mukbang and eating shows have blown up.

Here is an example of an ASMR eating show –
Chicken wings video –

Today I wanted to talk about my number one love: food.

I personally love anything and everything to do with food. I enjoy the process of cooking, the reactions from people and the connections created. ALSO CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT ALL THE BEAUTIFUL FOODS OUT THERE. So many different cuisines, ingredient utilization and shared techniques used in creating various dishes. Food is shared, transformed and recreated based on locale availabilty. For example, you have the spring roll (Vietnam) vs samboosa (DR Congo) vs samosa (Pakistan) vs calzone (Italy) vs empanada (Chile) vs beef patties (Jamaica). Each lil dish has its own story, connection and its own personality.

Do you like watching people eat online? What about in person?

As always thank you for watching!
S/o to @Natalka Sowa for calling me out keeping me on my toes

Stay safe, wash yo hands.
-penny
@dangpenny

*~music~*
Ryan Little – You’ll Be Okay –

*~links (not in APA)~*

Digital Commensality –
The Psychology of Mukbang Watching –
Death of the family dinner meal –
Trends –