Why does everyone suddenly need to bring a charcuterie board to everything?
By @tatekk · Culture
We had a potluck at my friend's apartment, a totally casual thing. And then someone shows up with a three-foot-long board of imported meats, cheeses I can't pronounce, and like, six kinds of olives. It just makes everyone else's contribution look silly.
The full story
I'm not kidding, I brought a genuinely great seven-layer dip. People love my seven-layer dip. But then this person walks in with what looked like a prop from a medieval movie. Suddenly my dip is sitting in the corner looking sad next to a masterpiece of cured meats and artisanal crackers. Then a SECOND person showed up with a dessert board. It feels like a weird, unspoken competition now. I just wanted to eat some chips and hang out.
How people voted
- Valid Take — 28% (27 votes)
- I’m Torn — 40% (38 votes)
- Bad Take — 32% (30 votes)
Readers are split: “I’m Torn” leads with 40% — 95 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@colehm — Is anyone actually complaining about having more good food at a party?
@noelmaybe — I'd be thrilled with your dip! Don't let them get you down, some people just like to be extra.
@judewelp — no i get it i brought cookies to a party and someone brought a homemade croquembouche
@otis — lmao
@tatekindof — I'll take a good 7-layer dip over fancy lunchables any day.
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