I'm sure there are plenty of scandals on Subeta that don't get much coverage (like the fact that our pets are sentient and articulate), but the biggest scandal of them all?

PETE DOESN'T ACTUALLY COOK!

I don't know how many of you have heard about something that came up recently in the US where one restaurant was buying food from another and selling and presenting as their own. So think about Pete's quests. How often does he request ingredients? Occasionally. But more often than not, he requests prepared dishes all ready to be presented to his customers! The 30 minute time limit? That's so the food doesn't get too cold or go bad!

"KISS THE COOK" it says on Pete's apron. Sure, Pete. But first let me find the cook, because it sure isn't you.

He never says he cooks, he just says he loves food. Of course his apron says Kiss the Cook... he loves food. He probably wants to kiss ALL the cooks. And then take their food.

Personally I've always been curious about the "past escapades" that made him so rich. That sounds super shady, Pete.

Doesn't he say in his quest text that he wanted those items for himself rather than to give to customers? It bothers me that he asks for horrifying or uncooked food and then tells you about how he can't want to eat it. And I accept his reward and cringe away from him as quickly as possible.

To be fair, if Andrew Zimmern asked me for a cup of cockroaches and a tub of Cool Whip in the same breath I'd react in pretty much the same way. Even more so if he then gave me a sweater and a magic wand in thanks.

I love this thread, guys. Pete is kinda shady. I like him, but he's still a bit shady. And like..the fact you can battle him. C'mon, Pete. What the hell? I don't trust him.

I stopped trusting Pete the moment he threw hot oil at my pet in the battle coliseum. That oil is the only thing he's ever put over a hot stove istg. That man is ruthless and will do whatever he has to to achieve his goals.

Come to think of it, we don't see him eating anything either. What's he doing with all that food???

Gasp!

I agree, it always grossed me out that he asked for icky stuff, but it never occurred to me that he didn't cook anything himself. And I haven't actually battled him so... yeaaaaah. Shadyyyyy.

-gathers up precious balloon pets and edges away from Pete-

Oh gosh I just had the wonderful image flash into my head of hot oil hitting a balloon D: D: D:

😭 I have a Nostalgic Dillema, better keep him away from Pete!!