Imagine posting a picture of your homemade cherry pie, bursting with pride, only to unleash a social media firestorm! That's exactly what happened to Kelly Ripa, and the story she shared on "Live with Kelly and Mark" is a cautionary tale for anyone who dares to share their baking triumphs online.
The incident unfolded during a segment where Kelly and Mark Consuelos were excitedly discussing an upcoming cherry pie pocket recipe with Joanne Molinaro, the culinary sensation known as "The Korean Vegan." Kelly, clearly enthusiastic, exclaimed, "Here’s something I never knew I needed in my life: cherry pie pockets! It sounds delicious." The conversation then turned to the intricacies of "crimping," the technique of sealing the pie crust edges, which Kelly confidently asserted she could handle. "Yeah, I can crimp," she stated, adding, "Of course I can. I’m a baker. But I’ve never made a cherry pie pocket."
But here's where it gets controversial...it wasn't the pie pockets that caused the drama, but rather a previous cherry pie endeavor. Kelly recounted how, fueled by a sense of accomplishment, she posted a picture of her homemade cherry pie on Instagram. "I posted a picture of it on Instagram because I was so proud of myself that I had made a homemade cherry pie. And I mean, I pitted the cherries! Like, I was not using the garbage. I made a fresh, homemade cherry pie. I tried to do lattice work. I didn’t do a great job weaving it, and all hell broke loose on my Instagram page."
And this is the part most people miss...it wasn't just a few negative comments. According to Kelly, the comments section devolved into a full-blown battleground. "People were fighting with each other," she explained, "and it got deeply personal." Can you imagine? A simple cherry pie sparking so much online animosity!
Kelly, understandably taken aback, tried to diffuse the situation. "I was like guys, it’s just a pie. Calm down," she recalled. However, the experience left a lasting impression, leading her to make a significant decision. "So that’s when I stopped posting things that I bake. I was just proud of myself, but people went to war with each other. And I was like ok, you can’t post anything anymore."
So, what can we learn from Kelly Ripa's cherry pie saga? It's a reminder that even the most innocent of posts can sometimes trigger unexpected reactions online. It also raises the question: are we, as a society, too quick to judge and criticize others, even when it comes to something as simple as a homemade pie? Is social media amplifying negativity, or is there something deeper at play here regarding food and perceived perfection? What do you think? Have you ever experienced a similar online backlash, or witnessed a seemingly harmless post erupt into a heated debate? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Catch "Live with Kelly and Mark" on weekdays (check local listings on their website for times). And if you're looking for some culinary inspiration, be sure to check out Joanne Molinaro's new cookbook, "The Korean Vegan: Homemade," available now.
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