The kiwi, a fruit typically enjoyed on its own or in sweet dishes, proved to be a divisive addition to a savory pizza, triggering a global discussion on social media platforms.
On social media, a man from Skottrop, Sweden, named Stellan Johansson, recently faced an intense online backlash after sharing images of a pizza he created, topped with kiwifruit.
The social media frenzy began when Johansson, inspired by a Christmas gift of 10 kg of kiwi fruit in 2019, decided to take his culinary experiment to a new level.
According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, after getting bored with eating pizza topped with meat, fish, and chicken, a man went to Skottorp Pizzeria and asked if they could make a kiwi pizza and kiwi kebab.
Seeking a unique twist, he introduced Kiwi to traditional dishes, including pizza and kebab, finding it surprisingly enjoyable.
The revelation prompted him to share his creation with Skottorp Pizzeria, sparking a series of unexpected reactions from the online community.
While culinary experimentation is not new, Johansson's Kiwi pizza is not the first to elicit strong reactions online.
Stellan says he received about 50 threats from Italy and a few from America. Some are funny, some sound serious, and one threatens to kill him."
Unfortunately, the controversy escalated to a disturbing extent, with Stellan Johansson receiving approximately 50 threats from Italy and a few from America.
The nature of the threats ranged from humorous to alarming, with one even threatening his life.
