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[[File:Wasserschlacht 2005.jpg|thumb|Gemüseschlacht (The Vegetable Fight) in Berlin, Germany]] |
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[[File:La_Tomatina_2014.jpg|thumb|''[[La Tomatina]]'' in 2014, Spain]] |
[[File:La_Tomatina_2014.jpg|thumb|''[[La Tomatina]]'' in 2014, Spain]] |
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A '''food fight''' is a form of chaotic [[collective behavior]], in which [[foodstuff]]s are thrown at others in the manner of [[projectile]]s. These projectiles are not made nor meant to harm others, but to simply ignite a fight filled with spontaneous food throwing. Food fights may be impromptu examples of [[rebellion]] or [[violence]]; however, they can also be planned events. In organized food fights, the food "weapons" are usually all of one kind, or of a limited variety. |
A '''food fight''' is a form of chaotic [[collective behavior]], in which [[foodstuff]]s are thrown at others in the manner of [[projectile]]s. These projectiles are not made nor meant to harm others, but to simply ignite a fight filled with spontaneous food throwing. Food fights may be impromptu examples of [[rebellion]] or [[violence]]; however, they can also be planned events. In organized food fights, the food "weapons" are usually all of one kind, or of a limited variety (e.g., tomatoes), while in impromptu food fights (for example, in a school [[cafeteria]]), any food within reach is used.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/us/11foodfight.html New York Times]</ref> |
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Though usually associated with juvenile settings such as [[school]]s,<ref>{{cite news |title=Food fight leads to suspensions at Dixon school |url=http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2010/04/30/r_uwweei0ftacdl2sut2g4sa/index.xml |newspaper=Sauk Valley Newspapers |date=2010-04-30 |access-date=2010-04-30}}</ref> food fights have a long history throughout the world as a form of festive public entertainment or [[pastime]]. They have traditionally been popular since the [[early Middle Ages]] in [[Europe]] during seasonal festivals, especially in the summertime. For example, Spanish "''[[La Tomatina]]''" is still regularly held every August in the [[Valencia]]n town of [[Buñol]], in which participants pelt each other with tomatoes, as is [[Battle of the Oranges]] held in the Italian town of [[Ivrea]] where, as the name would suggest, the oranges are used instead. As an example from outside of Europe, the Chinese "''Tofu Festival''" can be mentioned. It is held on the 13th day of the first month of the [[lunar calendar]] in Shegangxia village, [[Fogang County]], [[Guangdong]] Province. Slabs of tofu are thrown at each other.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://planetkasper.com/tofu-war/ |title=Tofu war! |author=Kasper |date=12 March 2020|publisher=planetkasper}}</ref> |
Though usually associated with juvenile settings such as [[school]]s,<ref>{{cite news |title=Food fight leads to suspensions at Dixon school |url=http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2010/04/30/r_uwweei0ftacdl2sut2g4sa/index.xml |newspaper=Sauk Valley Newspapers |date=2010-04-30 |access-date=2010-04-30}}</ref> food fights have a long history throughout the world as a form of festive public entertainment or [[pastime]]. They have traditionally been popular since the [[early Middle Ages]] in [[Europe]] during seasonal festivals, especially in the summertime. For example, Spanish "''[[La Tomatina]]''" is still regularly held every August in the [[Valencia]]n town of [[Buñol]], in which participants pelt each other with tomatoes, as is [[Battle of the Oranges]] held in the Italian town of [[Ivrea]] where, as the name would suggest, the oranges are used instead. As an example from outside of Europe, the Chinese "''Tofu Festival''" can be mentioned. It is held on the 13th day of the first month of the [[lunar calendar]] in Shegangxia village, [[Fogang County]], [[Guangdong]] Province. Slabs of tofu are thrown at each other.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://planetkasper.com/tofu-war/ |title=Tofu war! |author=Kasper |date=12 March 2020|publisher=planetkasper}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:26, 26 April 2023
A food fight is a form of chaotic collective behavior, in which foodstuffs are thrown at others in the manner of projectiles. These projectiles are not made nor meant to harm others, but to simply ignite a fight filled with spontaneous food throwing. Food fights may be impromptu examples of rebellion or violence; however, they can also be planned events. In organized food fights, the food "weapons" are usually all of one kind, or of a limited variety (e.g., tomatoes), while in impromptu food fights (for example, in a school cafeteria), any food within reach is used.[1]
Though usually associated with juvenile settings such as schools,[2] food fights have a long history throughout the world as a form of festive public entertainment or pastime. They have traditionally been popular since the early Middle Ages in Europe during seasonal festivals, especially in the summertime. For example, Spanish "La Tomatina" is still regularly held every August in the Valencian town of Buñol, in which participants pelt each other with tomatoes, as is Battle of the Oranges held in the Italian town of Ivrea where, as the name would suggest, the oranges are used instead. As an example from outside of Europe, the Chinese "Tofu Festival" can be mentioned. It is held on the 13th day of the first month of the lunar calendar in Shegangxia village, Fogang County, Guangdong Province. Slabs of tofu are thrown at each other.[3]
Food fights have occurred in the meetings of the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan.[4]
Food fights have also become a common element in slapstick comedy, with the pie in the face gag being especially well-known. Food fights are frequently featured in children's television and books, usually as an example of childish, destructive or reckless behavior. Movies with notable food fights include Animal House (1978) and Blazing Saddles (1974). A custard pie fight was filmed for Dr. Strangelove (1964), but was cut before the final print.[5]
See also
References
- ^ New York Times
- ^ "Food fight leads to suspensions at Dixon school". Sauk Valley Newspapers. April 30, 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ Kasper (March 12, 2020). "Tofu war!". planetkasper.
- ^ "Taiwanese MPs hold a food fight". BBC News. October 26, 2004. Retrieved July 8, 2006.
- ^ Samuel Wigley (January 30, 2014). "Strangelove custard pie fight". British Film Institute.
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