How Gordon Ramsay offended fans with this 9-word comment
He is famously known for his foul mouth, but celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is facing backlash after offending vegans everywhere with nine words in one tweet.
The controversy began after a fan sent the chef a photo of their vegan lasagne on Twitter recently and asked him for his opinion.
The father-of-four responded on Twitter, writing: “I’m a member of PETA! People eating tasty animals ...”
While many meat-loving fans found Ramsay’s comments funny and responded with words of support, it didn’t take long for the backlash to begin.
A twitter user responded: “Alright. I love you but you hating on vegans is getting out of hand.” Another wrote: “You’re just a desperate individual intimidated by the rise of the #vegan movement. It’s the future, you should embrace it.”
“Vegan is the future, more young people than ever before, it’s healthier, good for the planet and even better for the animals,” another said.
The real PETA even got wind of the situation and weighed in, posting: “Oh, dear, Gordon. We’ve heard that old line before. While you’re spending time mocking the future #vegan we’re betting you one day become, most chefs are exploring healthy, animal- & environment-friendly #PlantBased dishes.”
Veganism is a growing trend worldwide. According to Roy Morgan research, the number of Australians eating a mainly vegetarian diet increased by over 23 per cent in the last four years.