The New Food
2025
First Published
3.02
Average Rating
300
Number of Pages
The New Food is a humorous short story by Stephen Leacock, who was known for his satirical and comedic writing. In this story, Leacock humorously critiques societal trends and human behaviors, using food as a metaphor for how people embrace or reject new ideas and innovations. Through wit and exaggeration, Leacock explores the absurdities of modern life, particularly focusing on the tendency of people to follow trends without fully understanding them.
Avg Rating
3.02
Number of Ratings
41
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