Are You Yup or Nup, TikTok's Keith Lee destroys Atlanta's Restaurant Scene, is Aus Media in a Death Rattle? & More!
Nov 8, 2023
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Keith Lee, TikTok food critic known for taking down an entire city's restaurant scene, discusses his rise to fame. The hosts also explore changing attitudes towards the Melbourne Cup and the impact of popular food reviewers on the restaurant industry. They further discuss the stagnation in the Australian media industry and the need for more diversity and opportunities for young talent.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee holds significant power to impact restaurant businesses, but concerns arise about the negative repercussions of his influence.
The Australian media industry needs to embrace fresh perspectives and provide opportunities for new talent to break through and revitalize the industry.
Deep dives
The Keith Lee effect: How one food critic's reviews can make or break a restaurant
Keith Lee, a popular TikTok food critic, has gained immense influence in the restaurant industry in America. His reviews have the power to make or break a restaurant, leading to lines around the block after positive reviews and severely impacting business after negative reviews. His direct and down-to-earth style has garnered him over 14 million followers on TikTok. However, there are concerns about the potential negative impact of such influence, as some businesses have received death threats due to poor customer service highlighted in Keith's reviews.
The stagnant Australian media industry: Tall poppy syndrome and lack of new talent
The Australian media industry has been criticized for its lack of progress and the resistance to embracing new talent. The industry seems to be stuck in the past, with the same familiar faces winning awards and receiving recognition. Tall poppy syndrome and the influence of older generations in positions of power are seen as contributing factors to this stagnation. There is a need for fresh perspectives and opportunities for up-and-coming talent to break through and bring new energy to the industry.
Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Changing attitudes and controversies
The Melbourne Cup, once considered the race that stops the nation, seems to be losing its appeal in recent years. There has been a significant shift in attitudes towards the event, with concerns over animal welfare and criticism of illogical restrictions in the restaurant scene associated with the Cup. The 'Knup to the Cup' movement highlights these issues and calls for greater awareness. While there are still many who enjoy the event and participate in gambling, the changing perspectives indicate a need for reform and a reassessment of the Cup's cultural significance.
This week on The Show Off, we are talking about where Nup or Yup to the Cup stands in 2023, the meteoric rise of TikTok food critic Keith Lee and how he managed to take down an entire city’s restaurant scene, and finally is the Australian media and entertainment scene in a death rattle? We discuss.