The Swedish Chef shows his sense of humor in these classic cooking school segments. ... With a sprinkle of seasoning, the Chef’s meaty morsels are one-of-a-kind, ...

As for the online ubiquity of the chef kiss, Hathaway blames the phenomenon on two inescapable images. One is of the Swedish Chef raising his thumb and forefinger to his pursed lips.

The Cambridge Dictionary's inclusion of 'chef's kiss' in its 2024 entries has sparked debate. Critics argue that such terms, originating from internet culture, lack depth and linguistic value.