Cheesy. That's the word swirl in my head as I take a look at this Instagram pic. And I am not NOT referring to the toppings here. Padma Lakshmi, the ultimate queen of food pornography, so to speak, has stunned us into silence with this not-so-classy visual.  C'mon! After all, you are THE Padma Lakshmi, the dusky goddess with even olive skin and loads of grey matter to top it all, can't resort to something as risque as this. Honestly, in my...err deliciously forthright opinion, this post has desperation written all over it, even if some fans may find the attempt appetizing!

One thing is for sure, Pizza gorging will never be the same as you have given us this visual, Padma! While we admire the fact that at 47 you have the bod and the much-needed boldness to pull off a surprise, but this one has the unmistakable shock value to it. Between delicious and desperate-you clearly, have chosen the latter, Padma!

Cheers to the freakin’ weekend 🍷🍕 #TGIF #tubpizza #mood #metime (inspired by @leepricestudio)

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" Woh! Those pizza slices are perfectly placed as she sinks into the bathtub to enjoy a glass of red wine. Look at her skin, her body and the raw sexuality she oozes-she is beyond belief. This one is loaded with fantasy stuff, mate!" cheered the guy from the same cubicle, in my office, as I was busy contemplating if I was the only one who found the attempt made here not-so-graceful, and then the other guy with geeky glasses with  an impeccable style, from the same office space, had this to add!

Cheesy? Padma Lakshmi (Image Credit: Instagram)

"She is the ultimate goddess. Given her stature, she could have done it in a better way, any day! This looks cheesy to me. If only hot pizza covering bare assets could make for an appealing picture--that holds true even if you happen to be THE Padma Lakshmi. Perhaps Poonam Pandey can get a million views for pulling off this. Let the job be left to that kind!" opined the Modish dude with the sophisticated palate, and that certainly made my story!

PS: Padma Lakshmi and Pizza fans may agree to disagree!

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