Guy Fieri: Love Him or Leave Him?

October 10, 2009

It seems as if Guy Fieri is everywhere these days. Not only does he host three popular shows on the Food Network, but starting next month, Fieri is going on tour with a culinary demo that he describes as "food, rock n' roll, and everything they won't let me do on TV." There's talks of a reality show documenting the 21-city tour, and Fieri is also launching a line of kitchen knives — one of which is called The Dragon Dagger. While Fieri is certainly an overwhelming personality, when I met him, I was surprised at how nice and down-to-earth he seemed. How do you feel about him?

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3 years 19 weeks

I used to think guy was a complete tool, and a waste of Food Network's time. But after watching his Chefography, my opinion of him did a complete turn-around. I had mistakenly misread his personality as that of a self-aggrandizing a** who was a total fake in front of the camera (I didn't think there was any way that he could genuinely love every food he tasted on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." However, I am now completely convinced that Guy is the real deal. Even from an early age, he seemed to have the desire to put a smile on people's faces, and I now do believe that every emotion elicited by Guy is genuine. He seems like a down-to-earth, humble man that happens to enjoy what he does so much that it got him his own TV show (more than one, actually). I am a total fan. He is one of the few Food Network personalities that I actually love to watch (the other being Aaron McCargo, Jr.). He is no smarmy Bobby Flay, and no fake Melissa D'Ariabian. He is the real deal. On a side note: I recently saw an episode of "Guy's Big Bite" in which he had his son help him cook. Seeing his interaction with his son was extremely refreshing, and it put a smile on my face the whole time. He is a wonderful family man. It is actually quite heart-warming.

3 years 22 weeks

Ugh. Annoying. Not sure what is Food Network's obsession with him.

brownsugamama 3 years 31 weeks

I do like the show triple D but sometimes he seems too much of a know it all when the people are trying to do there thing....and it drives me crazy when he says Money. I have made a few of his dishes and they were pretty good.

Dana18 3 years 31 weeks

I love Guy I just saw Him at the NYC food and Wine festival and He was a blast! I will definitely see him again.

vinnie 3 years 31 weeks

I think he's obnoxious, but I haven't tried his food.

Smacks83 3 years 31 weeks

I love him. He isn't bland, and his food really tastes great!

CaterpillarGirl 3 years 31 weeks

I cant stand him. He is the epitomy of the word "sell out". He touts the importance of going to mom and pop places, but shills for TGI Fridays? one of the worst tasting chains out there? His flip flops and bleached hair and sunglasses and sweat bands and whatever else is a persona that one cannot trust, its flashy paint on a car that isnt reliable.

3 years 31 weeks

He name dropped Sammy Hagar once......LAME. SO LAME.

Spectra 3 years 31 weeks

I like him...he seems like a nice enough guy and that he was just lucky enough to be on "Next Food Network Star" and get famous. He seems pretty down-to-earth to me.

PinkUnicorn 3 years 31 weeks

He is not my favourite, and the way he insists on calling everything "money" pisses me off.

hbrown12 3 years 31 weeks

Before seeing his Chefography, I thought he was obnoxious and loud and slightly annoying. But after seeing how he grew as a chef and a person I've learning to love the frosted tipped Guy. Now is see him as a fun and adventurous cook.

techkim 3 years 32 weeks

My son ( 7 yrs old) and I waited 2 hours to take a picture and have him sign his book. Right as we were next his manager type person says Oh you first girl friend's parents are here. And pretty much he put us on auto pilot. Didn't say hi to my son just signed, smiled for the picture and walked away. It really made me sad for my son.

loops85 3 years 32 weeks

I love him!! I love both of his shows and enjoy that he is a real guy who loves to cook.

doogirl 3 years 32 weeks

After watching his Chefography, I decided that he's a really decent human being, and that's what is important. His personality does get a little grating after a while, but when that happens, I turn him off!

AmberHoney 3 years 32 weeks

What's not to love?! He gives it straight up and most people can't stomach the truth. Plus he's a CA boy.

3 years 32 weeks

Every recipe of his I've tried has turned out delicious. Even a simple bean salad. So I'm willing to excuse the "douche" factor. You gotta be a little kooky to make it in the biz anyway.

Nadia24gv 3 years 32 weeks

I don't like that he says he's Italian but he isn't. Fieri isn't even his last name. I'm half austrian and don't go around telling people I'm Austrian and putting on an accent when I say German words. But my son likes him and I think he's entertaining.

3 years 32 weeks

So if he wore his sunglasses on his shirt collar it would make him less of a douche? Seems like a weird dress quirk to use to judge his entire personality on. I think he is funny and entertaining and knows his stuff.

betty kraker 3 years 32 weeks

love him

3 years 32 weeks

this guy is a douche! why does he feel the need to wear those sunglasses on the back of his head!?!? so annoying.

3 years 32 weeks

Love him as a host, not sure about his abilities as a chef. But he's great on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. You can't say you watch that show without smiling. It's brilliant!

Kimpossible 3 years 32 weeks

I love him too. Which is funny because when I saw him on the show that he won, I hated him, and was not happy that he won the competition (I didn't watch the whole show either because I hated him so much lol). But I really like him now, so that was my own fault for making pre-judgements about someone I don't even know.

simplyfab87 3 years 32 weeks

Love him! I love every recipe he makes. He has a big personality and I like that.

ncsuemme 3 years 32 weeks

While his personality in his shows is a little grating, I as well was surprised at how down to earth he was in Chefography.

cupcake123 3 years 32 weeks

I watched his "Chefography" not too long along and couldn't believe what a nice, normal guy he is. He has a real passion for food and loves people and that really came across.

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