They're somehow always baffled that their cakes are melting

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• Trex202@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  It’s cheaper than aircon, do you know how hot a room gets when they turn on 32 ovens?

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  • queerlilhayseed@piefed.blahaj.zone ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Didn’t even think about all that heat. I bet fire safety is a significant factor too.

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    • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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  • Canonical_Warlock@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Not to mention, indoors you have to worry about building code issues. Ansel systems, air exhaust, air makeup, etc. In a temporary structure none of those codes apply. The last thing you want to do is publicly televise breaking the law.

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    • Shindo66@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      That is really a good point

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  • bigbangdangler@reddthat.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    This has got to be the answer.

    Also, it’s just kind of a vibe having everyone be sort of outside. It would feel different in a studio kitchen.

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  • FiniteBanjo@feddit.online ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Good call, I was thinking perhaps humidity.

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  • ivanafterall@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Extremely valid point.

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• HeartyOfGlass@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Might have an answer, as a fan of the show:

  In the first season they toured around a bit instead of setting up shop in the backyard of a mansion. It was a neat idea. I wager the initial intention was to celebrate the locations many of the bakes came from as well as the food itself. Mel & Sue would wander around the town interviewing bakers and talking about the history of whatever the bakers were making.

  But I imagine the logistics of moving a giant tent every episode with a dozen mini-kitchens in it wasn’t worth the hassle. Season 2 was the first time they set up behind a mansion.

  I think they stuck with it because it’s relatively easy to rent some space in a field somewhere scenic and set up shop. Different locations keeps things fresh, and the gentle “nature” aesthetic matches the vibe of the show (imo).

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  • Akasazh@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    The fun thing is that, at least in the Dutch spin-off, it’s also set in a tent, which is stationary.

    So somehow the tent got baked into the format, whilst it’s original use was discarded.

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    • Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      baked into the format

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    • HeartyOfGlass@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I’m not sure at what point it happened, but the big white tent quickly became an icon for the series, too. Pretty early on the bakers talk about being in awe of “the actual tent”. At this point we must ask ourselves - is it truly baking if you’re not in a tent?

      Also, tangentially related - I’m a fan of having the weather play a part. No, normally you wouldn’t be baking in a thunderstorm at 40°C @ 200% humidity, buuuuuut the drama makes for some good watchin’. Yep, they’d have an easier time in a dedicated indoor space. That’s boring. Show me how an opera cake handles a summer day.

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    • Zier@fedia.io ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I believe everyone but New Zealand is in a tent.

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• Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I think there is some law about making delectable food in doors in the UK, that’s why most food is bland there.

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  • W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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    • OldChicoAle@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      At least the baked beans are probably bomb

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    • FosterMolasses@leminal.space ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Ironic that it’s called a fryup lol

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  • adam_y@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    “Brits have bland food” is such a tired trope.

    It’s the same level of ignorance as “US food is just fast food”.

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    • Wataba@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Ignorance is on brand for Americans.

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• J92@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  As a brit, I imagine it is to conjure up the idea of the village fair. Where often times you’ll have cake and vegetable judging taking place in tents about the place.

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• fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I’m fine with the tents, but it annoys me that they’re always making puddings, and never baked potatoes or baked beans etc.

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  • Agent641@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Or baking soda into a solution of water and cocaine hydrochloride to make smokable freebase cocaine, also known as ‘crack’

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    • ivanafterall@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Jotting this recipe down, thanks!

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• Widdershins@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  I think it’s kinda weird they call it a British Bake Off when it’s filmed in MacArthur Park in LA

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• abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  It’s because he want to give the feel of a English country fete.

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  • echodot@feddit.uk ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    If I ever see an English country fate I will have to take a picture and capture its unique never before seen authenticity.

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    • abbiistabbii@piefed.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

      Looks a bit like this. Image

      The “English Country fete” is a very specific thing. It evokes ideas of Rural Middle England from the 30s or 50s (not the 40s obviously). One of the things that English Country Fetes are known for are the Cake Competitions where people compete for the best cake, which is what GBBO tries to emulate.

      I’m Scottish, so I have never experienced the English Country Fete, closest thing I have experienced is the Fair my local area holds. Usually that includes things like Local Charities, the area’s churches (and mosque one year), stalls, Activist groups (Usually Friends of the Earth, the city’s Cyclist groups, Greenpeace sometimes), Political Parties, The Zoo (it’s literally held a Kilometer away from the Zoo), The Community’s Heritage Group, Local Amateur sports teams, The Boys Brigade and the Scouts, alongside the Army (sometimes) and a collection of bouncy castles and the Local Bar doing the Beer tent.

      Anyway, there’s also often a stage with people like the local battle Historical reenactment group doing demos of Jacobite war stuff or gymnasts, alongside BBQs run by local sports teams to raise money so you can get fed while you’re there.

      In short, good vibes usually, but certainly a “vintage village green” vibe that is very particular to a very particular part of England.

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• Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  How else is that one raspberry missing from the cake.

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  • ChicoSuave@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    That raspberry is why I skip the credits.

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• bstix@feddit.dk ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I have a conspiracy theory: Some of the spin offs or reshootings are done in the same tent, but in a studio with green screens behind the windows. This is to ensure the appearance of consistent weather, even when it’s done over more days or with several hours in between.

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  • ivanafterall@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    The plot thickens, like a well-set English trifle.

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  • httperror418@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

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    The more I think about this, the less conspiracy theory it seems 🤣

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• HugeNerd@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  cuz it’s a circus?

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• roserose56@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Say what ever you want, it’s way way way better than the stupid cake shows on food network. I love the UK celebrities they bring and the theme every time.

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• blargh513@sh.itjust.works ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  They make the whitest desserts on that show. They’re all white, gloopy, creamy, mushy, wet, gross desserts.

  It’s like they’ve never heard of chocolate, caramel or anything that’s not pale.

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  • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Sounds like you only ever watched one segment of one episode.

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  • noodles@slrpnk.net ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    There’s an entire chocolate episode literally every season? And they’ve done caramel weeks several times too.

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  • Fuckfuckmyfuckingass@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    You are what you eat.

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    • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Call me Commodore Tacos

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    • Dicska@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Kevin Crayon reporting for duty.

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  • ivanafterall@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I’m sorry people are so angry about this. I upvoted your passion, for whatever it’s worth.

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    • AMoralNihilist@feddit.uk ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I think it’s just clearly someone that has never actually watched the show 😅

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    • blargh513@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I did not think I said anything terribly controversial but the response is deeply entertaining. Clearly have touched a nerve.

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• pelespirit@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  It doesn’t seem like a fair show and Paul gives off rapey vibes.

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