Now, Guy Fieri’s restaurants are usually known for their rich, calorie-loaded, palate-thrashing menu that makes dietitians worldwide break out in cold sweats. Yet, this surprising move proves that he has more on his plate than just ‘Triple T Fries’ and ‘Unicorn Floats.’ Instead, he’s taken a side order of controversy, banning hosts of the popular daytime talk show from stepping foot into his gastronomic playgrounds.
This saga started to cook when Fieri, in a surprisingly off-brand subdued tone, made his proclamation. The statement was as shocking as a surprise jalapeno in your ‘Mac-Daddy Mac n Cheese,’ and it quickly spread faster than melted cheese on his ‘S-M-Cheesesteak.’ The reason behind his decision was just as spicy, claiming the co-hosts of ‘The View’ were “too loud and divisive” for his taste.
Of course, this spicy news was met with a range of reactions. Devoted fans of ‘The View,’ left in a hot rage, called out Fieri for hypocrisy. After all, how could a man who unashamedly layers his ‘Bacon Mac n Cheese Burger’ with an excessive amount of Donkey Sauce, accuse anyone of being ‘too much’?
While the Food Network faithful defended Fieri, likening this act to a chef protecting the ambience of his restaurant, critics were quick to point out the irony. After all, isn’t Fieri, the human equivalent of a jalapeno popper, also famously loud? And isn’t his food, with an entire universe existing between ‘Margarita Chicken Fresh Mex Bowl’ and ‘Dragon Chili Cheese Fries,’ pretty divisive?
The ban seemed particularly piquant given that Fieri’s establishments aren’t generally known for their tranquil dining ambiance. With rock music blasting and televisions broadcasting sporting events, they are more akin to culinary carnivals than serene supper spots. And yet, in this vibrant circus, Fieri deemed the animated discussion style of ‘The View’ hosts as too rowdy.
As word spread about the embargo, each of the ladies from ‘The View’ took the ban with a pinch of salt, their responses ranging from spicy to sweet. Joy Behar, never one to mince her words, suggested that Fieri should focus more on his food than on who’s allowed to eat it. Sunny Hostin jokingly wondered if the ban was due to her habit of sending back overcooked steaks, while Sara Haines suggested that the ban might be the best thing for her waistline.
In a plot twist as shocking as finding a salad item on Fieri’s menu, Meghan McCain offered to buy lunch for anyone kicked out of Fieri’s establishments, adding, “He’s saved me from the ‘Sloppy Joe Sliders’ guilt.”
While this unusual feud is certainly one for the books, it does raise the question of whether it’s a smokescreen for a new Flavortown creation. Perhaps a ‘View Stew’ with a mix of varied and divisive flavors, or a ‘Hostin Hot Pot’ served with a side of rowdy radish relish. Who knows? With Fieri’s whimsical culinary vision, anything is possible.
Until then, as this culinary kerfuffle simmers down, one thing is clear: next time the ladies of ‘The View’ have a craving for the ‘Guy-talian Nachos,’ they’ll have to find another place to get their fix. As for Fieri, he’ll continue to be the king of the grill, churning out dish after dish with his unique flair, proving that in Flavortown, the only real recipe is for controversy.
