Kitchen Nightmares but Gordon Ramsay is contractually permitted to kill the owner during filming

Well, there is really a million things that can be said about this story. If I had to guess, I am assuming the first half is written by Sherbet and the second half (the fight between Gordon and the restaurant owner) is written by Sent.

The First Half:
This story does a fantastic job, particularly in the first half, of portraying the protagonist as a true-to-life Gordon Ramsay. Seriously, the mannerisms, the phrases, the insults, it truly did feel like a Gordon Ramsay fan fiction based on Kitchen Nightmares. I found it very funny and got a few laughs out of the first few pages. It was hilarious, vivid, and well-characterised. Both Gordon and the restaurant owner felt authentic, and the treatment of the staff was reminiscent of a genuine episode of Kitchen Nightmares.

The Second Half:
Towards the second half, the story obviously takes a turn into an over-the-top comical portrayal. However, it was not only comical, it became scary. It delves into horror, especially body horror. I got strong Resident Evil boss fight vibes when Gordon Ramsay ends up fighting the restaurant owner. The owner's slurred speech, discombobulated thoughts, and seemingly unyielding will and superhuman strength all coalesced into something genuinely scary to read. It felt like it was hopeless for Gordon Ramsay.

Main Critique:
My main critique is the linearity of the narrative. It would have been more engaging to the reader if we could pick how to fight the restaurant owner, leading to different outcomes and endings. The descriptions were vivid, and the action sequences flowed seamlessly from scene to scene. Gordon's reactions to the food were spot-on and added to the immersion.

Tone and potential reader Reactions:
Some readers might be put off by how over-the-top the story becomes in the second half. This is understandable, as it is definitely a divisive route to take. It is the kind of twist people either love or hate. Even if it is not your type, the quality of the writing is evident.

Character Dynamics:
One aspect I particularly enjoyed is how the restaurant owner becomes less relatable as the story progresses. At the beginning of the fight, Gordon is very much in the wrong. However, as the restaurant owner's true nature is revealed, we end up rooting for Gordon. This plot choice works well because it makes Gordon's actions not only more palatable (even if by accident) but also makes him more likable and relatable. While he may not be good in the traditional sense, the stark contrast to the antagonist ensures that he becomes the character we root for.

Final Thoughts:
This Kitchen Nightmares fanfiction is a blend of comedy, vivid characterization, strong imagery, and engaging fight scenes. It offers an intriguing mix of horror and body horror, leaving a lasting and certainly memorable impression. While slightly disturbing, it is well worth reading to determine if it is your sort of story.

My only major complaint is the linear nature of the story. My only warning to potential readers is that it can be quite gory, featuring a lot of body horror, so it may not be for everyone, even though it is objectively well-written.

Cool Fact:
There are over 100 calories in a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Assuming a medium-sized industrial fryer, it could contain up to about 20 gallons. If the restaurant owner drank even half of that amount, he consumed roughly over 50,000 calories. That is over 20 days' worth of food, consumed in just a few seconds. This feat alone truly makes him an eldritch horror and a powerhouse, and it is arguably the scariest scalable feat in the story. Nothing else compares.

Rating: 6/8

Well this if nothing else proves the value of an eye catching title. We have games from early November that still don't have their ten ratings yet (Fey Light, I'm looking at you), and here in less than a week this one's sitting at a greedy 17.

Sherb got so much of the personality down and the various quirks of the show, he and Sent both have a much greater understanding of Chef Ramsay than Kurt Woloch does. Even without THAT PAGE this is a nice piece of fanfic with a number of funny moment. I keep thinking back to one of the quotes during the dinner service that got a genuine "nearly choked on my drink" laugh out loud moment from me.

THAT PAGE is of course the centerpiece, but until you encounter far much more than you ever wanted to know there, the wholesome ending feels a lot like a real episode.

Of course once you know, you can't give that knowledge back. There is no other path, Dave MUST die, as traumatic and physically and emotionally damaging as the price of reading it all may be. (I strongly suggest that you don't be eating at the keyboard, as I'm pretty sure THAT PAGE explores the origins of spunglemundy, and what happens when someone chogwizzles it.)

In short, THAT PAGE is without question the most insane, weird, controversial, risky, potentially deeply offensive, spiritually serious, scientifically upending, philosophically inspired, personal, politically charged and mind-melting passage I ever ever read. And it just keeps going and going. The rest of the story was playful and fun and only mildly nausea inducing, but THAT PAGE was truly some shit inspired by drinking flat Pepsi after midnight.

I probably should criticize something here too, so yeah, it could've used a wee bit more branching.

Wholesome Dog died in that fryer on his next birthday. :(

What did I just read. (10/10, Clawdette best girl)

absolutely amazing. love you claudette RIP homie. Neat!

its cool haha

I edge to this everyday in a mog-off with my friends. I skibidied all over that gyatt. I lost my edging streak though to livey dunn.

SPOILERS

Well, that was probably one of most detailed and strangest action fight scenes I've ever read.

It was very easy for me to read the protagonist's dialogue with Chef Gordon Ramsay's voice. The storygame was an entertaining experience, even with the generic, wholesome ending you can go through just like any other normal episode of Kitchen Nightmares. Well done to both Sent and Sherbet for a great, short storygame! Also, credit to both of you for turning in a successful coauthored work.

Sent and Sherb are my favorite gay couple (of writers!).

oleaginous goblinoid one of those turns of phrases where I know instantly who wrote it

Simply beautiful