Would you say Christ was dramatic in his fasting, or the crucifixion? What about Moses, David or many of the other fasts mentioned in the old and new testament.  

I'd argue that the path for a Christian is towards self-sacrifice not honour. "I must decrease, so he may increase". Fasting can help as a tool to achieve this way of thinking and acting as a physical expression of prayer to God inviting him to fill with needed spiritual grace, when we empty ourselves of material wants.