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Deadlock Clock: Aug 21st 2018 at 11:59:00 PM
Xtifr World's Toughest Milkman Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
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#1: Feb 2nd 2018 at 12:17:24 PM

Food God has been around for nearly four years, but only has 21 wicks.

Not surprising, since "Food God" is not exactly a common term, but if you look at the description, it's clear that what we're trying to describe here is what's more commonly known as a Fertility God. The description even says "Often a Love God as well to associate different types of fertility."

A gsearch for "Food God" turns up almost no examples of actual gods—even after you filter out the celebrity chef who uses that as his moniker. This is not a term people are likely to look for.

Looking at the on-page example, the overwhelming majority are fertility gods, associated with the harvest or agriculture. The rare exceptions are clearly humorous examples of the type that would fit perfectly under Odd Job Gods, e.g. the God of Custard from Discworld.

I propose moving this to Fertility God, and adjusting the description a little. This will very slightly broaden the trope, but I think that's a good thing.

ETA: This will also allow listing it under Stock Gods, where "fertility god" is currently a glaring omission.

edited 2nd Feb '18 12:20:50 PM by Xtifr

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#2: Aug 18th 2018 at 1:13:48 AM

Clock is set.

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Berrenta How sweet it is from Texas Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Can't buy me love
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#3: Aug 22nd 2018 at 5:24:06 PM

Clock expired; closing.

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