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Pizza Shop's Iguana Meat Prank Sparks Outrage
19 Feb
Summary
- A Florida pizza shop's iguana meat menu prank caused significant customer anger.
- The owner admitted the 'Everglades' pie was a hoax, but not ruled out legal sales.
- Over 1,500 people expressed interest in trying the controversial iguana pizza.
A pizza shop in North Palm Beach, Florida, recently caused a stir by announcing the addition of iguana meat to its menu. Owner Frankie Cecere introduced the 'Everglades' pie, which he claimed contained chunk bacon, venison, and iguana. This unusual offering was reportedly inspired by a local wildlife trapper who challenged Cecere after a recent cold snap killed numerous iguanas. The cold-blooded reptiles, considered an invasive species in Florida, fell into a state of torpor and many died or were culled.
The announcement immediately drew strong negative reactions online, with many expressing disgust and vowing to avoid the establishment. The backlash prompted inquiries from the health department, with some mistakenly believing the shop housed live iguanas. Despite the controversy, Cecere later confirmed the iguana meat was a prank but indicated he might pursue the necessary permits for legal sale in the future.
Interestingly, the 'Everglades' pizza reportedly garnered significant interest, with over 1,500 individuals calling to order a slice. The trapper described iguana meat as tasting similar to frog legs with a hint of sweetness. This sparked a debate among online commenters, with some questioning the public's reaction compared to eating other meats like alligator or rattlesnake, while others expressed eagerness to try the unique pizza.
