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Food Wars Ignite at Euro 2024 as Fans Use Cuisine to Taunt Rivals

Posted : 21 June 2024

Max, a passionate Swiss fan, unintentionally sparked a major controversy at Euro 2024 with a simple sign. Before Switzerland's match against Hungary in Group 1, Max held up a sign that read, "Fondue is better than goulash," playfully mocking the Hungarian fans. However, this lighthearted jab at Hungary's national dish quickly escalated, igniting anger among Hungarian supporters. The online world was soon ablaze, and what started as a joke turned into a heated food war.

 

Within hours, "Fondue better than goulash" became a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), sparking intense debates and clashes among fans. The focus shifted from the game's outcome to the controversy over food. Hungarian fans were particularly vocal, expressing their outrage and defending their culinary pride. The match's result seemed secondary to the passionate discussions about the merits of each national dish.

 

The food war didn't stop there. Albanian fans joined the fray during their match against Italy, bringing boxes of dry pasta and breaking them in front of Italian supporters. This act of culinary provocation led to viral videos and further online battles. Italian fans responded with banners reading, "Eat Pasta, Run Fasta," underscoring their national pride. Despite Italy's 1-2 loss, the food-related antics took center stage.

 

Similar incidents followed, with fans from various countries engaging in food-based trolling. Polish fans at a match against the Netherlands boasted that "kielbasa is better than Gouda," becoming the focal point of the game. Austrian fans, before their match against France, marched with baguettes only to crush them in front of French supporters, declaring, "Schnitzel is better than a baguette."

 

 These humorous yet fierce exchanges continued, with German police noting the absence of violence and welcoming the playful rivalry. Journalist Elia Zemarno explained that these food wars highlighted the deep emotional and cultural significance of traditional cuisine, emphasizing how food serves as a powerful symbol of national pride and identity.

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