In a curious turn of events, Twitter users have recently pointed out an odd trend in the covers of “Instant Pot For Two” cookbooks. These cookbooks, which are totally unauthorized and not affiliated with the actual Instant Pot brand, often feature stock images that depict a woman cooking while a man hovers behind her in an unusually intimate manner. Writer Alex Thompson drew attention to this trend, remarking, “these poor women,” and many Twitter users quickly echoed his sentiment, sharing in the awkwardness.
It’s worth noting that none of the official Instant Pot cookbooks showcase people on their covers, let alone feature a guy encroaching on a woman as she tries to chop vegetables. However, these unauthorized versions seem to revel in the discomfort.
Why is this a thing?
It raises many questions. Is there truly a woman out there who desires her partner to hover over her while she cooks? Or one who struggles to cut a bell pepper without her husband’s “assistance”? If that’s the case, wouldn’t it make more sense for him to just slice it himself? What’s so appealing about the hovering figure in these covers anyway?
Honestly, it’s not normal or helpful. If my partner attempted to “assist” me in such a manner, he’d be at risk of losing a finger — and it wouldn’t be an accident. Twitter seems to share this bewilderment, as many users are just as confused by the imagery as I am.
Some even joked about whether their culinary mishaps stemmed from telling their partners to stay away while they wield a knife. One user humorously noted, “Is this why I burn so much stuff?”
While we understand that the designers aimed to convey that these recipes are meant for couples, they’ve instead left us feeling unsettled. We can manage just fine in the kitchen without a man hovering over our shoulders.
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In summary, the bizarre trend of “Instant Pot For Two” cookbooks, featuring unsettling cover images of men crowding women in the kitchen, has sparked a lively conversation on Twitter. Many users find the imagery strange and unwelcome, highlighting that cooking can indeed be a solo endeavor.