It was not my intention to write about the infamous “Gordon Ramsay” but after viewing an article about him and my “2-cents worth” response to this very interesting article entitled “Gordon Ramsay: Is He a Good Role Model for Aspiring Young Chefs?”, I decided to expand on my response to the writer and convert it into an article of my own.

I think that the writer was correct when she answered her own question as to whether Mr Ramsay is a good role model for aspiring young chefs. But the fact of the matter is this: As far as cooking goes, he surely is. But as far as his “on-screen” expletive remarks go, an absolute “NO”!!

I have to say that I've always enjoyed "Hell's Kitchen". I think Gordon Ramsay is where he is today through sheer hard work, and being a visionary man in the world of cooking, I think he's a shrewd businessman as well, smart enough to know that a reality show such as his would showcase his skills to those who would otherwise not have an opportunity to view him in action. And I don't think that those who participated in his reality show would "lose out" in terms of picking up new cooking tips from the "Culinary Master" himself. I'm sure they are aware of his "personality". That being said, what the show does is benefit the eventual winner and hopefully launch the careers of the other creative contestants as well.

As for any aspiring young chefs, I’m sure they would also know the difference between “good” and “bad”, “right” and “wrong” and just absorb the useful stuff while discarding the
not so useful ones? Just as all of us viewers ought to know that the programme is strictly for "entertainment" purposes, albeit some “educational” culinary portions (minus the famous GR quotable “rants” of course).

We also sometimes forget the scenes where Gordon Ramsay displays a "softer side". On occasions when the contestants were rewarded after winning a particular task, the great chef himself is ever the charming host –whether it is while dining with the winners in some interesting locale or while they were experiencing something out-of-the-ordinary (culinary-speaking that is) which they would otherwise not have had the opportunity to do so. I ask you this: Does he display any negative traits on such occasions? Well, does he or does he not?? Of course, he doesn’t. He is quite the “professional” after all.

When he “rants” and “curses” back in the kitchen with the contestants, it’s probably out of “frustration” and “impatience” and although he’s not being “personal” in any way, I’m sure the rest of us watching would only wish that he’s a tad less “colorful” with his words. Fat chance, I say. Lol!!

So, my question is this: What will this reality show be without a tantrum or two, yes? Just a little “spice” added to an otherwise tedious-process-of-a-cooking reality show? Like they say, “If the kitchen’s too hot, stay out of it!!” or something to that effect…

In the real world, some people are just plain “morons” with or without the help of Mr Gordon Ramsay. Enough said. Looking forward to the next season of “Hell’s Kitchen”, if any.