Hi everyone,

What is it about MasterChef that makes it so successful?
Have you ever considered the real effect of this show on our society?
What about the rise of so called 'food porn'?

I'm a student writing a major work on how MasterChef reflects social change in Australian society, and it would be great help if you could spare a few minutes to complete my survey?

Here's the link: http://SurveySurvey.com/?s=OLKJHG_33cf6a46

It's a great chance to write down all of your thoughts anonymously, and learn something new in the process!

Thanks for all your help! I really appreciate it! :D

Just a thought, Cynnamon.

I had a quick look at your question set, and it limits responses to people who have actually watched the programme. You might like to consider the fact that there are many times more people who don't watch, as those who do. By eliminating the views of this cohort, your survey is automatically skewed to the responses of those who have already made a relatively positive decision as to its potential value.

All the best with it, though. It is definitely a question that needs to be asked, even though the answer might be somewhat depressing.

I do not believe it to be a good show, The use of animal fat rich ingredients puts me off. AU has an enormous obesity problem and shows like this do not help. The use of cream, oils, and cheeses is for an era that was uninformed.

*The use of cream, oils, and cheeses is for an era that was uninformed.*

579, I remind you that people have been eating these things, long
before anyone developed an obesity problem. Good French cooking
is indeed one of the joys of life, but suit yourself, stick to
damper, for you clearly don't know any better.

The French style is to have very small portions, this is not the Australian way of eating, it's stuffing yourself until it runs out between your ribs. That is the difference.

Ah 579, that post makes more sense than the previous one, for indeed
it is all about moderation. That does not mean giving up on great
food, which is what Masterchef is all about. The Americans and
Australians did not become obese because of great food, but huge
quantities, as food is basically too cheap.