Few culinary debates ignite passion like the controversy over pineapple on pizza—and in Italy, it’s nothing short of blasphemy. The mere idea of putting pineapple on pizza has long been regarded as sacrilegious by many Italians, who flat-out refuse to entertain the thought of it. The infamous topping traces back to 1962 in Chatham, Ontario, where Greek immigrant Sam Panopoulos, who moved to Canada in 1954, invented the Hawaiian pizza at his restaurant, Satellite.
But now, Australia is stirring the pot even further. Bubba Pizza, a local chain, has taken the sweet-and-savory concept to the next level by adding orange slices and ham to their pies. Their culinary team argued that if pineapple could work, why not oranges? Naturally, the internet lit up with reactions, ranging from intrigue to outright outrage.
To some, it’s a stroke of citrus-infused genius. To others, it’s a culinary war crime. Bubba Pizza’s bold move to top pizzas with orange slices and ham has sent shockwaves through the global pizza community, stretching taste buds and international patience alike. This zesty twist isn’t just pushing boundaries; it’s punting them straight into diplomatic territory.
If pineapple was already scandalous, orange is downright rebellious. Italian traditionalists are clutching their rolling pins, and the Vatican might issue a formal statement any minute now. Someone should alert the Australian embassy in Rome—this could get juicy. We may need to parachute in Crocodile Dundee with a peace offering (perhaps a Margherita pizza and a boomerang) before the situation spirals out of control.
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