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Guy Fieri’s compliments to the chef are top-notch.
Fans have fallen in love with the Food Network star’s memorable one-liners and coined words sinceDiners, Drive-Ins and Divesaired its pilot in November 2006, with “Flavortown” undoubtedly being among his most iconic.
And no one knows that better than his son, Hunter Fieri, who admitted to PEOPLE exclusively that he couldn’t pick just one of his dad’s iconic one-liners to be his favorite because he’s “got so many” to choose from.
“That is like asking me to pick my favorite song,” jokes Hunter, stumped at the question when PEOPLE first asked. “You know when you’re trying to think about one line, and then you can’t because there are so many others?”
Hunter Fieri and Guy Fieri attend the 2023 Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Party in February 2023.Ethan Miller/Getty
Ethan Miller/Getty
After a few seconds of thought, one instantly came to mind. “‘I’d put that on a flip-flop!'” Hunter cites of his dad’s unconventional compliments said in an episode of “Triple D” in its early years. “Who says that?!” he adds with a laugh.
Hunter — who’s following in Guy’s food-focused footsteps as a rising chef and restauranteur — chewed on the question a bit longer, before ultimately rattling off even more of his dad’s memorable one-liners.
“Funkalicious, Just legendary, Out of bounds, Killer,” he lists, before coming to an intimidating realization.
“He has all these one-liners, I feel like I have to stop myself from using some of those… I have to make up my own stuff now,” he says, adding that he feels the pressure to keep up with his talented wordsmith of a father.
Guy Fieri on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.Food Network
Food Network
Here are afew examples Guy’s proclaimedon the show: “Gettin freaky with your tzatziki,” “Slamma jamma I love that lamb-a,” “So much salami, call my mommy” and “It’s time to face-a the cabeza.”
Hunter says he will be ready when it comes time to spew “random” compliments when he takes over the mayor’s duties in Flavortown in the future. “They they come naturally just because of how I was raised,” he said.
Chef Hunter Fieri and Chef Guy Fieri are seen during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in February 2022.Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Alexander Tamargo/Getty
During his interview, Hunter alsodetailed his love storyfollowing his recent proposal to fiancéeTara Bernstein.
Both Hunter and Taracredit the Super Bowlfor connecting them — not only physically, but also emotionally.
“We were at the craziest sporting event all year, and the fact that we were able to hold the conversation and be so present, that really impressed me,” Bernstein told PEOPLE. “Hunter is very down to earth and genuine and kind… I think he has such a sweet heart and soul.”
Hunter added, “When we sat there and talked, we talked about our drive and our ambition and how our family has raised us and taught us. [Tara] has so much drive, so much passion, so much energy… And that’s what I look for in a person.”
source: people.com
