Jellied fish has come a long way before becoming the catchphrase from "The Irony of Fate." It owes its appearance to French chefs, who decided to improve the jelly, making it more aesthetically pleasing. They worked on both the filling and the broth. For the dish, they began to use not chopped meat, but larger pieces with a beautiful texture. The cloudy broth became transparent, allowing one to see the carefully selected filling of meat and vegetables.