Vegemite weighs in on long-lasting Aussie debate
An American expat has reignited the age-old debate that has been plaguing Aussies for decades: how much Vegemite is the right amount?
Taking to Reddit, the American shared a picture of their Vegemite toast, showing off a hefty smear of the salty spread.
“I’m American, how’s my Vegemite amount?” he asked, likely unaware of the storm he was about to unleash within the Australian Reddit community.
“I love salty and savoury stuff, so Vegemite is right up my alley,” he added.
His bold approach earned a mix of reactions, with some praising the man, saying things like, “You could apply for citizenship with this coverage,” while others joked, “That’s pro-Aussie level spread.”
Another commenter declared, “You’re not American anymore.”
However, not everyone was impressed with his efforts, with some claiming he had applied far too much for a beginner Vegemite consumer.
“Unless you’ve done it before, that is WAY too much for a newbie,” one remarked.
Another added, “I’m a born and bred Vegemite fanatic, and that’s fine by me, but I don’t think most people would handle half that.”
One commenter went as far as to say, “Slightly closer to serial killer amount than ordinary Aussie,” while another simply stated, “That would make me gag.”
With the true blue debate well and truly reignited, Vegemite themselves weighed in on the topic, with The Head of Spreads at Bega sharing their opinion on the American's display of dedication.
“For a first timer, this ratio of Vegemite to bread might be quite intense,” Mary Stafford told news.com.au.
“We recommend starting with a small amount and gradually building up, but we totally understand – it’s hard for people who don’t eat Vegemite to pick up a jar and know what to do with it. There’s so many people missing out on the unmistakeable joy, simply because they haven’t been introduced to it properly … yet.”
Image credits: Reddit / Shutterstock