The Myth of Anthony Bourdain: How the Bad Boy Chef Became a Hero to Boozehounds and Bullies The Tony biopic has sparked a renewed interest in Anthony Bourdain's life and legacy.
But beneath its surface lies a problematic figure who exemplified the worst aspects of toxic masculinity.
Bourdain's rise to fame was built on his portrayal as an "Angry Young Man," a prototype of fin de siècle masculinity that romanticized self sabotage and rebellion.