- It's Memorial Day Weekend in the US, which for many marks the beginning of summer — and perhaps more importantly — cookout season.
- The Washington Post suggested that people add hot dog-shaped carrots to their barbecue lineup this year.
- It did not go over well on Twitter.
It's Memorial Day Weekend in the US, which for many marks the beginning of summer — and perhaps more importantly — cookout season.
Across the country, people will be revving up their barbecues to grill up burgers, hot dogs, and plant-based meat substitutes for those who are so inclined.
And if you're struggling to find a main course vegetarian option that doesn't taste like shoe-flavored soy, please, let the Washington Post suggest, uh, grilled hot dog-shaped carrots.
—Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 25, 2018
The newspaper didn't exactly win people over with its recipe suggestion.
—Bottlegate (@Bottlegate) May 25, 2018
—Ben Domenech (@bdomenech) May 25, 2018
—Bobby Reagan (@BarstoolReags) May 25, 2018
—Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 25, 2018
—Jesse Finver (@JFinverNews12) May 25, 2018
—Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) May 25, 2018
—Guy Cecil (@guycecil) May 25, 2018
Some feel gaslit by the very concept.
—Linda T. (@homeicreate) May 25, 2018
—Grits N Gravy 🤙🏿 (@BeemerSin86) May 25, 2018
But more than a few people said they could get behind the veggie option.
—Jonathan Ⓥ (@jbeachbum30) May 25, 2018
—Brittany (@bertisagirl) May 25, 2018
—✌🏼 (@LizzyNotLizard) May 25, 2018
Others just want their carrots on the side, not sandwiched inside a bun.
—Linda T. (@homeicreate) May 25, 2018
—WH Revolving Door (@DiDiRNB) May 25, 2018
Carrot dogs have transcended into the league of much-hated, viral foods.
—David Burge (@iowahawkblog) May 25, 2018
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