I do tend to agree that the food in F is pretty much a joke these days and that's why I won't pay money for extra stickers to get a chance to sit up front. When I do happen to score an upgrade (which isn't often as a Gold), the cheap-o meal they serve is OK, but as many others have said, I'm not there for a gourmet dining experience. It is nice because on longer flights it helps pass the time and the few free cocktails you can score is also a nice added touch. However I never go in with high expectations because I know I'll be disappointed each and every time. What I DO expect is good F class service even if the product being provided isn't that great. What ticks me off more than anything is a bad F class F/A who spends half the flight sitting on his/her jumpseat working the crossword rather than being attentive to the F class cabin. Just because the meal was served and there are two hours left in the flight doesn't mean that someone doesn't want a refill on their drink and sometimes its like pulling teeth to get the F/A to make an appearance after the meal service.