I don't know if I'm just dense but I continue to have no idea what the implication is.

both "get" and "eat" would be followed by an expletive.

op doesn't like nate.

For sure. Thanks for explaining, I think you're right.

Whenever I hear him interviewed (or read his books) I come away with the impression Silverman is a bit up his own rear but I don't see what's objectionable about writing recommendations for people you've worked with. That's pretty normal.

You're not alone. Can't be that important though.