on the possibility of someone using the ice cream machine during Battle Asparagus: It could happen, keep an eye open for that. We've got new rules around here, we're gonna scream bloody murder when we see that come on.. [later, as the ice cream machine is turned on by Morimoto's sous chef] ICE CREAM MACHIIIIINE! It's on, the ice cream machine is on.. oh, the mother of all that is holy. The ice cream machine is on here in Kitchen Stadium! It's always a comfort to see either fish or vegetables go into the ice cream machine.. and all I can say is, the judges are in for a surprise!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The host warns about a rule violation and celebrates when a specific machine is used in a surprising way.
- In plain terms
- He is excited when the ice cream machine gets used for non-dessert items.
- What can you take from it?
- Breaking rules in fun ways creates memorable moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is breaking a rule fun?
- What makes a competition memorable?
Another view
Rule-breaking can undermine fairness.
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