From mukbangs to what I eat in a day vlogs, why are we so fascinated with what other people eat? This week, we dive into the origins of mukbang, its transformation when it hit mainstream America, and what the implications are of sensationalizing food and eating online.

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Topics covered:
-The origins of mukbang in Korea
-Entrance into the American mainstream
-The commercialization of mukbang and the new incentive structure
-Discourse around Nikocado Avocado, Jelly Bean Sweets: promoting binge eating, feeder content, wastefulness
-ASMR crossover
-Why people love mukbang, how it affects our mental health and eating habits

Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️