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The Most Controversial Pizza Toppings Explained 69,933 views•Mar 23, 2020
youTube ^ | Mar 23, 2020 | Mashed

Posted on 06/09/2021 9:08:52 AM PDT by dennisw

These days, pretty well anything you dream up could be added to a pizza before making its way to the oven. But, there are just some pizza toppings that are a bit more controversial than your plain cheese, and we decided to figure out why. These are the most controversial pizza toppings, explained.

If there was any controversial pizza topping to start this list with, it's definitely pineapple. Seriously, people have been arguing about this sweet topping option for decades.

Putting pineapple on pizza dates back to 1962, with an experiment at a pizza joint in Ontario, Canada. Somehow, the experiment worked. People loved the combination of sweet pineapple and savory ham, and the Hawaiian Pizza was born. It became so popular that basically every pizza chain has their own version now, but not everyone is cool with it.

Some people seem to think that pineapple is the most atrocious option for a pizza, and pineapple-haters are diehard advocates for leaving it off their pie. It's become so heated that the President of Iceland once publicly declared his opposition, and there are stories of pizza makers refusing to put the topping on for customers. This is one pizza topping battle that seems destined to go on forever.

Watch the video for more about the most controversial pizza toppings explained!


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1 posted on 06/09/2021 9:08:52 AM PDT by dennisw
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Pineapple | 0:16
Barbecue sauce | 1:10
Spinach | 1:48
Egg | 2:23
Broccoli | 2:57
Raw tomatoes | 3:29
Anchovies | 4:04
Clams | 4:46
Shrimp | 5:16
Canned tuna | 5:52
Avocado | 6:17
Kale | 7:03
Ranch dressing | 7:40
Corn | 8:17
Raw onions | 8:48
Dessert pizza | 9:18

Read the full article here: https://www.mashed.com/183299/the-mos...


2 posted on 06/09/2021 9:09:42 AM PDT by dennisw
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Pineapple (with Canadian Bacon) = Good
Spinach (especially with mushrooms) = Good


3 posted on 06/09/2021 9:12:58 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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I was on a business trip in California and was taken out to a ritzy Pizzeria. One of the pizzas served was arugala, goat cheese, and grapes.

I would advise to not order that combo.


4 posted on 06/09/2021 9:13:20 AM PDT by BBQToadRibs2
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To: dennisw

Anchovies are far more controversial. Dead fish on a pizza? Fruit on a pizza is not controversial at all. Tomatoes and peppers are fruits.


5 posted on 06/09/2021 9:13:28 AM PDT by The MAGA-Deplorian (Democrats are lawless because Republicans are ball-less)
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To: dennisw

Nothing like an eggplant/squid/mayonnaise pizza


6 posted on 06/09/2021 9:14:42 AM PDT by struggle
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From my television viewing the artsy fartsy foodie types are now putting arugula on pizza.
Is nothing safe from that vile weed?


7 posted on 06/09/2021 9:16:22 AM PDT by oldvirginian (Shut up and sing, shut up and dribble, shut up and play, shut up and act...just SHUT UP)
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To: BenLurkin

Yuck - you keep your nasty pineapple and spinach.


8 posted on 06/09/2021 9:17:52 AM PDT by taxcontrol (You are entitled to your opinion, no matter how wrong it is.)
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To: dennisw

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.


9 posted on 06/09/2021 9:19:56 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It’s my government that I hate.)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

Tomatoes are warm-weather vegetables


10 posted on 06/09/2021 9:21:46 AM PDT by UB355 (Slow Traffic keep right)
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To: taxcontrol

Ham and pineapple is quite good, you need to learn to acquire some taste, and keep your crap opinions about Hawaiian pizza to yourself!

A well done wood oven baked margarita pizza is pretty decent too.


11 posted on 06/09/2021 9:22:45 AM PDT by Bulwyf
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To: BBQToadRibs2

Fried eggplant is good on a pizza.


12 posted on 06/09/2021 9:23:34 AM PDT by steve8714 (Evidently the Oxford comma is racist, sexist, or homophobic. You decide which.)
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To: The MAGA-Deplorian

And olives.


13 posted on 06/09/2021 9:24:19 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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Canadian bacon and pineapple pizza is my absolute favorite. I’ll never understand why there are so many haters out there.


14 posted on 06/09/2021 9:24:51 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (In time of peace, prepare for war.)
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In the Philippines, they love all kinds of seafood on their pizzas- squid, eel, sardines, surimi...


15 posted on 06/09/2021 9:25:40 AM PDT by jimmygrace
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To: Responsibility2nd

I do enjoy a good cheeseburger or taco pizza!


16 posted on 06/09/2021 9:25:53 AM PDT by Mathews (It's all gravy, baby!)
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dont forget the shrimp


17 posted on 06/09/2021 9:27:39 AM PDT by joshua c (Dump the LEFT. Cable tv, Big tech, national name brands)
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”You cannot-a put cucumbers on a pizza pie!”
18 posted on 06/09/2021 9:28:25 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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More than ever, people in America have bad taste!


19 posted on 06/09/2021 9:33:24 AM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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To: BenLurkin

Spinach, olives and Feta - ‘Greek pizza.’

Of course I just like meat on my pizza.


20 posted on 06/09/2021 9:35:09 AM PDT by Little Ray (Corporations don't pay taxes. They collect them.)
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