An American man living in Britain has been forced to issue a public apology after a video of him eating a classic British Christmas treat united the nation in mock outrage, with some claiming he nearly caused an 'international incident'.
The Viral Chocolate 'Crime'
Russ, an American content creator with 90,000 followers, regularly shares his experiences of UK life. As November ended, prompted by his audience, he decided to try a Terry's Chocolate Orange, a festive staple in British homes since 1932. However, instead of breaking it into its traditional segments, Russ was filmed biting into the whole chocolate sphere as if it were an apple.
The clip swiftly went viral, amassing over two million views. The comment section became a rallying point for horrified Brits, who described the act as 'shocking' and 'horrifying'. Many joked that the offence was so severe he should be sent 'straight to prison' for his culinary transgression.
A Plea for Mercy and a Lesson Learned
Facing the tidal wave of humorous British indignation, Russ posted a follow-up video titled 'please give me a second chance'. In it, he offered an apology, though with a characteristic twist. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry... that I didn't try all of the other flavours too!" he declared.
He then proceeded to sample other varieties, including mint, caramel, and toffee. Crucially, he demonstrated that he had been educated by his British viewers on the correct consumption method. "For some weird reason, a bunch of comments on yesterday's video told me to open this by whacking it on something hard," he said, before properly segmenting the chocolate.
British Relief and Acceptance
The sight of the chocolate being eaten correctly brought relief to his audience. One viewer commented, "We were on the cusp of an international incident. I haven't ever seen us Brits that united! Apology accepted."
Another wrote, "Thank goodness you are eating it correctly. I just could not cope with your last post." A third offered clear instructions: "You bash it so you can open the chocolate in the wrapper and take A PIECE out and eat like taking a segment of orange." The incident served as a light-hearted but pointed lesson in the deep-seated traditions surrounding Britain's beloved festive snacks.
