Bobby Flay's getting ready to crack some coconuts. He's choosing his arsenal for that.. his head, he's using his head--which may be the hardest thing here in Kitchen Stadium, I'm not sure. (He and Flay both laugh.)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about a chef using his head as a tool to crack coconuts in the kitchen.
- In plain terms
- A chef jokes about using his head to break open nuts.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to lighten competitive moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle pressure?
- Why is humor good in competition?
Another view
Physical comedy can be risky in a real kitchen.
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