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Real men don't eat quiche

Book • 1982
Published in 1982, 'Real Men Don't Eat Quiche' is a tongue-in-cheek book by Bruce Feirstein that satirizes traditional masculine stereotypes.

The book gained widespread popularity and was on The New York Times Best Seller list for 55 weeks, selling over 1.

6 million copies.

It humorously explores gender roles and cultural norms, using the title's reference to quiche as a symbol of 'feminine' food to highlight the absurdities of gender expectations.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned in the 80s as a response to the idea that anything that was European was not masculine.
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From Big Gulps to Raw Milk: The Rise of MAHA
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Chris Winterbauer
as a screenwriter who worked on GoldenEye and author of "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche."
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GoldenEye
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Adam Carolla
while discussing his aversion to modern takes on holiday traditions.
Singer Clay Aiken + Actress/Model Brande Roderick
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John Birdsall
as a pushback against soft masculinity and homophobic attack on quiche.
What is Queer Food?
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Paul Scheer
in the context of discussing 80s cultural references and its impact on the movie's tone.
A View to a Kill LIVE! w/ Matt Gourley and Matt Mira (HDTGM Matinee)

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