Australian YouTuber Criticizes Indian Food, Calling Spices ‘Dirt’
Indian cuisine, celebrated worldwide for its bold flavors, diverse regional specialties, and vibrant spices, has long captivated the taste buds of food lovers globally. However, a recent comment by an Australian YouTuber, Dr. Sydney Watson, has ignited controversy and heated discussions across social media.
The Praise for Indian Food that Started It All
Indian food is the best on earth. Fight me. pic.twitter.com/Q4cw2Dgg5g
— Jeff (@_FlipMan) September 15, 2024
The incident began when Jeff, an X user, shared a viral post praising Indian cuisine. Accompanied by a photo of colorful curries and rice, his caption read, “Indian food is the best on earth. Fight me.” The post quickly gained attention, amassing over 24.7 million views and attracting comments from around the world celebrating the unique charm of Indian dishes.
The Controversial Response That Sparked Outrage
It really, really isn't. https://t.co/jzoiUW60bl
— Dr. Sydney Watson (@SydneyLWatson) September 16, 2024
The discussion took an unexpected turn when Dr. Sydney Watson responded to Jeff’s post with, “It really, really isn’t.” Doubling down, she added, “If your food requires you to put dirt spices all over it in order for it to be palatable, your food is not good.” This remark, dismissive of the traditional spices integral to Indian cooking, sparked a wave of criticism, with Watson’s tweet reaching over 8 million views as people expressed outrage.
Social Media Reacts: Defending Indian Cuisine
Many were quick to defend Indian cuisine, arguing that spices are not only essential but are at the heart of its rich culinary heritage. Social media erupted with responses from users pointing out the value, history, and health benefits of Indian spices, countering Watson’s dismissive comments.
I’m sat in my favourite Indian restaurant.
— Murphy (@DefundedRobocop) September 16, 2024
You’re wrong.
"If you have to season food for it to taste good then you don't have good food." Just say you've never cooked before.
— Spark After Dark (@SparkdaPhilly) September 17, 2024
The audacity is extraordinarily high with this one.
— pinkprincessinthecity🌸🏙️🧳👩🏻🎨👩🏻🔬👩🏻🏫 (@pinkprincessin1) September 17, 2024
This of course, coming from the country that brought us true delicacies like "pineapple beetroot hamburger" and "vegemite on toast"
— Chairman Birb Bernanke (@Bonecondor) September 16, 2024
It's okay to like bland food without projecting.
— Aaron Binder (@theaaronbinder) September 16, 2024
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