There's a New Tumblr Devoted Entirely to Top Chef John Tesar's Eyeglasses

If you've been watching Top Chef you've probably noticed John Tesar's quirky habit of perching is thick-rimmed glasses on his inquisitively wrinkled forehead. What you might not have noticed is the look may quickly become what is the dorkiest Internet meme I've seen in some time. Local chefs (and editors)...

By Scott Reitz

December 13, 2012

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If you've been watching Top Chef you've probably noticed John Tesar's quirky habit of perching is thick-rimmed glasses on his inquisitively wrinkled forehead. What you might not have noticed is the look may quickly become what is the dorkiest Internet meme I've seen in some time.

Local chefs (and editors) are getting in on the fun too.

Seriously.

You know this guy. He's opening up a seafood restaurant next to Goodfriend

You knew #TopGinger supporter Brian Luscher was going to get in on the fun.

And you pretty much knew this was coming next.

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