The minute someone says something bad or insults it, you can count on Malaysians to be the first and last line of defense.
Insulted our national food
Recently, British journalist Katie Morley tweeted a photo that resembled our national dish with some not-so-kind words.“In the name of public interest, am sharing this wickedly bad meal British Airways treated me to during a 13hr flight. Behold: chicken curry served with anaemic boiled egg, topped with smelly, slimy anchovies. ANCHOVIES. I quite like plane food usually, and this was a 0/10,” Morley said.
In the name of public interest, am sharing this wickedly bad meal British Airways treated me to during a 13hr flight. Behold: chicken curry served with anaemic boiled egg, topped with smelly, slimy anchovies. ANCHOVIES. I quite like plane food usually, and this was a 0/10 ? pic.twitter.com/ZmgbGa6znV
— Katie Morley (@KatieMorley_) January 15, 2020
Her tweet was bombarded by messages from not only angry Malaysians, but several ang mohs who are familiar with the dish.
Some accused Katie of not learning enough about other cultures and some even tried explaining to her what a nasi lemak dish is, while others were just downright unhappy and even asked her to continue eating her bland western dishes.
Here’s how Malaysians reacted:
in the name of public interest i present to you a white woman thrown into the wilderness of... food from other cultures lmao sit down katie and eat your bland mashed potato https://t.co/bMswUecf4G
— jvee (@jiavernn) January 16, 2020
Nasi lemak.The anchovies aren't supposed to be slimy,it's supposed to be crispy. It's british airline anyway,you can't expect a 10/10 traditional asian food lol
— ?Balqis(بالقيس)? (@helpmeimskek) January 16, 2020
For sure before serve it, the flight attendance will ask what u want...rite? The hell u ask for this rice instead of noodle i guess? Ride in economy class demand like Queen? Low class punya minah salleh!
— Hackim (@hakim80) January 16, 2020
So uncultured lol.
— يسري (@itsyusri) January 16, 2020
Read up. Explore more.https://t.co/hpHpOoEm57
Aka nasi lemak. Classic Malaysian breakfast dish. Would take this over over-boiled pasta on an airline... as Brit w Malaysian heritage, I’m pretty down with tbh.
— Anna Sulan Masing (@AnnaSulan) January 15, 2020
It sounds like your dissing this dish. But, are you calling out the execution? Coz that is important distinction
me and my nasi lemak group would like to have a word with you https://t.co/AYtGqaoaoC
— luuuuut (@luttheflute) January 17, 2020
It's called nasi lemak and is considered Malaysia's national dish. Next time, do some research before posting..
— Rhys William (@si_rhys) January 16, 2020
Memalukan mat salleh je dia ni. Post gambar kutuk je, padahal nasi lemak sedap kot
"Journalist" yang tak pandai research dulu..
Bangang betul https://t.co/RJx4ucORAV
The Telegraph consumer journalist eventually apologised for the uproar she caused and said that she hopes to try the real thing one day.
Many Malaysians have got in touch to say the meal I tweeted about yday is a popular national dish. I’d not come across it before & meant no offence. As many have pointed out, I was clearly served a v poor version by BA. Sure it can be lovely & hope to try the real thing one day!
— Katie Morley (@KatieMorley_) January 16, 2020
Do you think that she really meant it or was she just annoyed with the never-ending attack from enthusiastic Malaysians?
Well, one thing’s for sure: you mess with our food, you mess with all of us!
