The opening scene was cringey and that was only the beginning...
There was a lot to talk about following last week's episode of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix, which featured Mexican week in the baking tent. While the production has previously tackled various multicultural bakes, the episode on some of the most popular food items from Mexico drew particular criticism thanks to its tone-deaf jokes and cultural stereotyping.
The charming production, featuring amateur bakers who compete against each other in a friendly and incredibly British competition, has been a cult favorite since its 2010 inception. We've seen the behind English muffins and we've learned the mechanics behind trifles. Typically, the most shocking part of the show is when someone is eliminated when their bakes crumble or their flavors don't mesh well.Not this week. Never before were viewers as shocked and horrified—as they were while watching the cringe-worthy Mexican episode.
The bakers were tasked with making pan dulce, steak tacos with beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole , and tres leches cakes.; and they noted that the dishes looked Mexican because they were colorful. After one of the contestants literally peeled an avocado with a peeler, and Fielding questioned whether Mexico actually is a real place, viewers had had enough.
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