"You're awesome. That's all that needs to be said" ... about 30 times, apparently.

My wife and I are big fans of Top Chef on Bravo. We're also fans of Anthony Bourdain (and for that I have my former team member T to thank).

Nevertheless, the sycophantic praise of Bourdain borders on the insane. Every time the man farts, people praise its smell, texture and sound.  Need evidence? Check out his very entertaining blog about the most recent Top Chef episode. Ignore that Bravo makes you click six times to read the whole piece ... ignore the crazy design of the web page, daring the reader to pay attention to the words ...

But don't ignore the comments. I got through 53 of them, and found that 30 were nothing but unadulterated praise of Bourdain.

Don't believe me? Check this out:

I've always adored anthony bordain ... WIth blogs like yours, I think I look forward to reading about the show more than I like watching it! ... Your observations are always spot on (and a delight to read, as are all your books). ... Love the comments from Anthony B., he always keeps it real. ... your humor and candor is sorely needed! ... This is scaring me. Are you inside my head now? ... Telling it like it is... Mr. Bourdain, you are right on ... Ah, Chef Bourdain...a rare treat. ... Go, Tony, go! The truth will set us all free. ... You're awesome. That's all that needs to be said. ... You are truly amazing Mr Bourdain. You are so cool!!!!!!!!! ... I love you Anthony never leave us ... I find your blogs insightful, and extremely entertaining. If only life could be narrated by you ... First off I've recently become a huge fan of You Mr. B........I love U, ... OMG - Anthony; you always manage to keep me thoroughly entertained. ... Once again, I hate you!! Not only am I envious of your way with food, but I am jealous of your way with words. ... Once again, Chef, laugh out loud funny and absolutely true. ... Your blog said it all. ... "Snarkologist?" OMG, I am so in love with you! ... Well played Chef, well played indeed! ... Bravo! You hit every single important point of the episode. ... Hello Mr. Bourdain~ You are a riot! I am thrilled that you have your own blog now along with everyone else. ... Simply put this is ther best TC blog I have read. ... Anthony, you rock! ... Yours are the best blogs of all (sorry, everybody else). ... Mr Bourdain: That was a helluva blog. That was the best blog of all time ever. You are God. ... Excellent blog, Lord Bourdain. I was all a-tingle to see you are becoming a regular blogger here ... AB is nail on the head as always. ... Oh Tony... as if I didn't love you enough already, you bust out the Simpsons reference and bring up Mr. Teeny. ... Mr. Bourdain, you are fantastic, sir, absolutely fantastic. ...