pizzakngjr
Knows what a fatty is.
Ok Brethren here is a question that has come to mind after several days of scouring posts.....I have not been to a judge's class.
Alot of people suggest taking a judging class, and judging some contests before competing. I understand doing this is to gain a baseline of what judges are looking for. While I understand the theory behind it, something struck me...
Judging is strictly subjective. Ok, let me step back, Appearance should be objective criteria as you are all looking at the same thing. I would surmise if we sat 6 judges at the same table and presented one turn in box, I would theorize all judges would score differently. Also, if we presented two blind boxes of the same product, couldn't they elicit completely different scores on taste/texture.
My taste palate is different from someone elses, if I don't like spice, I could score it down because I don't like spice. My definition of too sweet may be just right for someone else. And what may be tender to me, may be mushy (or the other end of the spectrum...dry) to someone else.
Am I right or is this all assumptions since I am not a certified judge?
My Questions is, with so many variables involved, what is the benefit to taking the CBJ class before competing?
Valid question or am I way overthinking this?
Alot of people suggest taking a judging class, and judging some contests before competing. I understand doing this is to gain a baseline of what judges are looking for. While I understand the theory behind it, something struck me...
Judging is strictly subjective. Ok, let me step back, Appearance should be objective criteria as you are all looking at the same thing. I would surmise if we sat 6 judges at the same table and presented one turn in box, I would theorize all judges would score differently. Also, if we presented two blind boxes of the same product, couldn't they elicit completely different scores on taste/texture.
My taste palate is different from someone elses, if I don't like spice, I could score it down because I don't like spice. My definition of too sweet may be just right for someone else. And what may be tender to me, may be mushy (or the other end of the spectrum...dry) to someone else.
Am I right or is this all assumptions since I am not a certified judge?
My Questions is, with so many variables involved, what is the benefit to taking the CBJ class before competing?
Valid question or am I way overthinking this?