It's not just about throwing some food in the oven and setting the timer. No, no, no. Overcooking is an art form, a delicate dance of patience and neglect. A well-placed 30-minute roast can be the difference between a perfectly cooked chicken and a shoe leather.
But why, you ask, would anyone intentionally overcook their food? The answer, my friend, is that it's a form of performance art. A statement piece. A bold assertion that says, "I'm a rebel, and I'll cook my food until it's as hard as a rock, and I'll laugh in your face while doing so."
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