: Artists like those featured on Foodtastic create cakes that look like everyday objects—bags, shoes, or even raw turkey and snake skins. The "deep story" here is the sensory confusion; viewers find themselves wanting to eat something their brain insists is a non-edible object.
On a more personal level, "I want to eat it" is often used to express a deep connection to cultural heritage.
The most prominent "deep story" in this vein involves , a crypto entrepreneur who made headlines by purchasing an iconic piece of conceptual art for $6.2 million and then proceeding to eat it. @Jess73126795 I want to eat it!!!!
: Titled Comedian by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, the piece consists of a real banana duct-taped to a wall.
The phrase "" frequently appears as a viral reaction to ultra-realistic food art or conceptual pieces that blur the line between utility and high art. While "@Jess73126795" appears to be a specific user handle from a social media interaction, the "deep story" behind such reactions often centers on the tension between the ephemeral nature of food and its elevation into permanent, multi-million-dollar cultural symbols. The Phenomenon of Conceptual Food Art : Artists like those featured on Foodtastic create
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The desire to "eat it" is also a common visceral reaction to two types of viral content that often prompt "deep stories" about the nature of reality: The most prominent "deep story" in this vein
: Sun purchased the "artwork"—which is technically a certificate of authenticity allowing the owner to replace the banana as it rots—at a Sotheby’s auction in November 2024.