Surprising
I was looking at a Buzzfeed headline about people’s opinions on Drew Barrymore eating pizza. Because it sounds so stupid, I didn’t think that I’d be interested. It turns out, Drew Barrymore’s diet of pizza is something I am deeply interested in.
— Gordon Gartrelle (@realUglyShirt) September 29, 2022
Many fans thought that Barrymore would be writing an article about her folding pizzas or how to eat them with a knife. They were stunned to discover her real method.
Intrigued
Not gonna lie, Drew Barrymore’s pizza salad monstrosity looks kinda good.
— Marcus Nyce (@marcusnyce) September 28, 2022
Barrymore’s method was surprisingly popular with some fans who thought it might be a way for them to enjoy pizza, even though it wasn’t the only option.
Reinventing the Wheel
Don’t worry, I was not aware of it. The consensus seems to be, why ruin a pizza? It’s better to eat antipasto salad. Do they need to be hot? Is marinara sauce an acceptable dressing? There are too many questions to answer this dilemma.
— Stephen C. Thompson (@PhenCSon) September 29, 2022
Pizza salad has existed for almost forever!!
— Bonbon56 (@Bonniekra56) September 29, 2022
Numerous commenters pointed out the existence of many versions of Barrymore’s creation. Her supporters, however, argued that Barrymore’s creation was more about getting the best out of a shared meal at an event or function.
Body-Shaming
People should be more compassionate “conflicted”Drew Barrymore’s use of her platform to fat shame women and not about how she eats pizza. #priorities https://t.co/yCA2vWoFoz
— Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth) September 28, 2022
Diet culture refers to removing the toppings from a pizza and adding salad. It’s a way of thinking that eating bread is healthier.
Drew Barrymore did this.
— theBackCatalogue (@CatalogueBack) September 30, 2022
Many viewers felt that Barrymore’s video couldn’t be separated from body-shaming and diet culture, even though she didn’t frame it that way.
Bigger Problems
There is so much going on in this world, and Drew Barrymore is making a pizza salad by removing the toppings from her pizza. 😐
— Nickole (I stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦) 🏳️🌈 🌊 (@itsanickolewrld) September 28, 2022
There are many houses floating down the streets of southwest florida. That’s why BuzzFeed alerted me to Drew Barrymore’s pizza eating habits.
— Bwco (@bwco) September 28, 2022
Some viewers were also disgruntled and wondered why this video was trending along with all the other important news last week.
Barrymore Loyalists
Drew Barrymore is a person I will never speak poorly of. https://t.co/uOwoOtTpEN
— Roses Hide Thorns (@chocolateclipse) September 29, 2022
Some die-hard fans said nothing about this pizza controversy – only that they stand with Barrymore on principal, even on an issue like this.
Restrictive Diets
Keto is a good girl
— Carolyn Hoag (@CarolynHoag13) September 27, 2022
Some commenters also mentioned how the trick could be used for certain forms of the paleo diet, the keto diet and other restrictions.
