Chrissy Teigen Just Started an Internet War Over Carbonara, and ‘Foodies' Brought the Drama
John Legend isn't the only person getting trolled by Chrissy Teigen. The Cravings: Hungry for More author had to shut down someone on Twitter who was upset over Teigen's use of the word "carbonara" in her Pad-Thai Carbonara recipe, and the resulting Twitter war was glorious.
there is a reason I didn?t call it ?your Italian mom?s super authentic carbonara from childhood? https://t.co/sb5R6IT9zW
? christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 16, 2018
In response to one fan who had the meatballs to Tweet, “Pad Thai carbonara??? Omg Italians are crying. I am crying. No no no no no. Carbonara, pancetta, parmigiano, uova, prezzemolo, pepe nero,” Teigen responded “there is a reason I didn’t call it ‘your Italian mom’s super authentic carbonara from childhood.’”
Of course, the clap-back started an all-out Twitter brawl, and the sarcasm was flowing like Chianti.
"Why doesn't your cookbook just tell me how to keep making things the way I already make them???"
? Dan Thiell, LLC (@WhatWhenDan) October 16, 2018
While some responses made us want to go hug our Nonna immediately.
As an "authentic" Italian (so close to the boat I have splinters), I think as long as you make your carbonara with a song in your heart, and love for those who are coming to eat, you nailed it.
? LoriG (@passthepinot) October 16, 2018
Some people just never learn, as one fan pointed out: Don't come for Chrissy "unless she sends for you"!
Have you guys not learnt not to come for Chrissy unless she sends for you??? ????
? Debbie ???? ? (@Debbs_Williams) October 16, 2018
And, BTW, we'd eat anything made with carbs, and this recipe looks damn delicious.
Case. Closed.
I made this recipe and it was ???????? pic.twitter.com/TVT72M3iqu
? Julienne (@juulzyy) October 16, 2018