Steve Martin Skewers Gourmet Cheese Plate in New Insta Post

Comedic legend Steve Martin has taken to Instagram once again, this time lampooning a high-end cheese selection in a post captioned “YOU CALL THIS A GOURMET CHEESE PLATE??”. The image shows a neatly arranged slate board dotted with wedges of Brie, blue cheese, aged cheddar and fruit garnishes—an ideal spread for foodies, but far from Martin’s idea of fine dining.

Steve Martin Roasts ‘gourmet Cheese Plate’

In the April 2024 post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DLETzV1Of91/), Martin stands off-screen as the star attraction is an artfully styled cheese board. He lets the photo do the talking, adding just those seven words in all caps to convey mock outrage. Fans quickly filled the comments with laughing emojis and quips of their own. One user wrote, “Let me at it—I’ll make it a real cheese plate,” while another tagged a friend, joking, “You call that cheese?”

Martin’s latest jibe builds on a running Instagram series in which he critiques upscale dishes with the same deadpan flair that made him a household name in the 1970s. His “YOU CALL THIS…” format has become shorthand for poking fun at pretentious culinary offerings.

Continuing The ‘you Call This’ Food Series

This isn’t Martin’s first foray into lighthearted food trolling. In November 2021 he shared a shot of scrambled eggs topped with caviar and microgreens, captioned “YOU CALL THIS SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CAVIAR AND TOAST????” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DK4r8QPu27k/). On the same feed, he took aim at a bright red gazpacho served in a stemmed glass, asking “Really? YOU CALL THIS TOMATO GAZPACHO???” (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKYLfTfpZOM/).

These earlier posts reflect Martin’s signature approach: minimal setup, sharp punchline. While he’s no food critic by trade, the contrast between haute-cuisine presentation and his blunt reactions has struck a chord online.

Fans Respond To Culinary Comedy

Comments across Martin’s posts reveal a community of followers who relish his tongue-in-cheek approach. On the cheese-plate post, one fan joked that they would rename the dish “Steve’s Surprise” if he ever sold it. Another tagged a local cheesemonger, playfully warning them, “Martin’s coming for you next.” Engagement has been robust, with the “cheese plate” snap already racking up thousands of likes and hundreds of replies within 24 hours.

The humor isn’t lost on culinary pros either. Alison Brown, the Grammy-winning banjoist and fellow guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! when Martin lightened up after a stern on-air moment, reposted the cheese-plate jab with a laughing emoji (https://www.instagram.com/p/DK_KjCKON9f/). Their shared on-stage dynamic has often blurred the lines between music, comedy and food banter.

A Legacy Of Laughs And Banjo Strings

Steve Martin’s career, spanning more than five decades, has seen him master stand-up comedy, Hollywood films, Broadway productions and even Grammy-winning bluegrass albums. According to his Wikipedia profile, he rose to fame with Saturday Night Live appearances in the 1970s, starred in hits like The Jerk and Parenthood, and authored best-selling novels such as Shopgirl.

He has also won multiple awards, including an Honorary Academy Award in 2002 and Grammys for his banjo work. Martin’s shift to social media in recent years has revealed a new outlet for his comedic voice—a space where a simple photo of food becomes a platform for parody and playful critique.

Fans eager for more can follow @stevemartinreally for his next culinary target. Whether it’s a deconstructed dessert or an avant-garde amuse-bouche, Martin’s one-line verdict is sure to spark conversation—and laughter—far beyond the dinner table.

By blending his veteran status with everyday observations about highbrow dining, Martin continues to connect with audiences online. His “You Call This” series may be low on fancy plating, but it’s high on humor and insight, proving that sometimes the best garnish is a well-timed punchline.

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Steve Martin is also an accomplished author, having written several books including 'Born Standing Up', which is a memoir of his stand-up career.

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