Falutin-free
(from Highfalutin-free) A product or culinary creation’s optimal state of existence that avoids crossing the threshold into being unnecessarily complicated or exotically flavorful as to diminish the maker’s intended experience for the consumer, which is to deliver the expected purpose or sensory stimulation. The term was coined by comedian, Adam Carolla, on “The Adam Carolla Show” podcast(January 23, 2014).
Stewardess(Over PA): On today’s flight, we will be serving a pomegranate, thyme and goat-cheese pizza with a side avocado and mango salad tossed in passion fruit vinaigrette OR a turkey sandwich.
(minutes later)
Stewardess: Which would you like, sir?
Adam: Can you tell me about the turkey sandwich?
Stewardess: Sir?
Adam: Well I’d just like to know if it’s falutin-free or if the chef who made it was jacking off, you know, like he did with the pizza.
(minutes later)
Stewardess: Which would you like, sir?
Adam: Can you tell me about the turkey sandwich?
Stewardess: Sir?
Adam: Well I’d just like to know if it’s falutin-free or if the chef who made it was jacking off, you know, like he did with the pizza.
Falutin-Free Diet
1. A diet where all pretentious or fancy versions of delicious, simple foods are avoided.
(As first mentioned by Adam Carolla)
(As first mentioned by Adam Carolla)
Waiter: Would you care to try the Pumpkin pie? We make it special by replacing the sugar with a mixture of blended dates and agave syrup, adding a hint of acorn squash to the pumpkin, replacing all dairy with almond milk, and a wheat germ crust with cinnamon bark.
John: No, that is unacceptable. I am on a Falutin-Free diet.
John: No, that is unacceptable. I am on a Falutin-Free diet.