Ok, using a laser thermometer for food is hilarious. Thanks for this xD

It's not wrong for all food, surface temperature measurement has its place, you just have to understand it is surface measurement.

It is reasonable for measuring cooking environment. Like say pizza oven. Just have to be aware of things like right emissivity.

I use it to spot check the temp of my cast iron pan all the time.

for a caramel or some sauces it's legit