It’s the quintessential Australian breakfast debate that has taken the internet by storm, and it’s all about how to eat Weet-Bix, the iconic cereal that has been a staple in Aussie pantries for nearly a century. The discussion has sparked a wildfire of opinions, proving that the way we eat our Weet-Bix is not just a matter of taste but almost a cultural touchstone.
The debate began innocently enough when a perplexed husband sought to settle a breakfast table ‘argument’ with his wife by turning to the online community on social media. He posed a simple yet polarising question: ‘How do you eat your Weet-Bix?’ Accompanying his query was a photo showing two distinct methods of Weet-Bix preparation. In one bowl, the biscuits stood vertically, like soldiers in a row, while in the other, they lay flat, stacked in a Jenga-like fashion.
The post quickly became a breakfast battleground as thousands of comments poured in. The consensus among the passionate responders was clear: eating Weet-Bix vertically was almost a betrayal of Australian tradition. ‘I’ve never heard of that,’ one user exclaimed, denouncing the method as ‘heresy and witchcraft.’ Another confessed, ‘I didn’t know there was any other way to eat them other than flat.’ The debate even took a humorous turn, with one commenter jesting, ‘Who are these people eating their Weet-Bix vertically and walking around acting like normal citizens?’
Yet, amidst the uproar, a few brave souls dared to defend the vertical method, citing benefits such as keeping the biscuits crisper for longer and fitting more into the bowl. This unconventional approach, however, was quickly dismissed by the passionate majority.
But how serious is this breakfast debate? According to Sarah Smyth, Weet-Bix Brand Manager at Sanitarium, it’s all in good fun. ‘We’ve been doing our Weet-Bix daily for nearly 100 years, and there’s no right or wrong way,’ she reassured. Smyth highlighted the versatility of Weet-Bix, noting that it serves as the perfect base for a variety of culinary creations, from the savoury to the sweet, and even as an ingredient in smoothies and salads.
Interestingly, even the team at Sanitarium is divided on the issue, proving that the debate runs deep. In a light-hearted move, they turned to their fan base to continue the discussion.
Among those weighing in on the debate were everyday Aussies featured in a new Weet-Bix advertisement. Pera Hauraki from NSW, intrigued by the vertical method, expressed his willingness to give it a try, while also sharing his own unique Weet-Bix concoction involving brown sugar, hot water, and milk.
The debate even reached 97-year-old Jenny Menzies from Tasmania, Australia’s oldest Weet-Bix kid, who has been enjoying her Weet-Bix flat since her first mouthful of solid food as a baby. Menzies, representing four generations of flat Weet-Bix eaters, firmly stated, ‘In my book, there’s no other way to do it.’
Australia’s number one tennis player, Alex de Minaur, also joined the conversation, revealing his preference for the flat approach, with a simple yet satisfying combination of milk and honey or blended into a smoothie for an extra boost of whole grains and texture.
So, where do you stand in the great Weet-Bix debate? Do you prefer the classic flat method, or are you a fan of the vertical stacking technique? Or maybe you have your own creative way of enjoying this iconic cereal? We’d love to hear your Weet-Bix rituals—share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s keep the conversation going!
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