Brooklyn Beckham's Resurfaced Cooking Segment Sparks Social Media Mockery
A cooking video from 2021 featuring Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has unexpectedly gone viral once again, drawing widespread criticism and mockery on social media platforms. The clip, which originally aired on the Today show, shows the amateur chef preparing what he describes as a traditional English breakfast sandwich, a recipe he claims to have learned from his great-grandmother.
Social Media Users Brand the Segment 'Toe-Curling'
The resurfaced video has been met with a wave of negative reactions online, with many users expressing disbelief at the simplicity of the dish and Beckham's presentation. Comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, have described the segment as 'toe-curling' and 'embarrassing', with one person noting, 'This from a self-proclaimed chef is laughable.' Another user compared the treatment to that of a child, stating, 'We encourage a five-year-old when they’re pleased with themselves for making a basic sandwich. How did anyone think Brooklyn would look good for doing this?!'
Specific Moments That Unnerved Viewers
Several aspects of the cooking demonstration have particularly irked viewers. Notably, Beckham's decision to break the egg yolks with his fingers while frying them has been highlighted as a point of contention. One social media user remarked, 'Breaking the egg yolk in the pan with his fingers was not giving chef.' Additionally, the use of pre-cooked sausages and bacon, along with the assembly of the sandwich on untoasted white bread, has been criticised for lacking culinary effort. Beckham shared during the segment that his passion for cooking developed during lockdown, when he began posting videos of himself making dishes on Instagram.
Context of Beckham's Career Ventures
This viral resurgence comes amid renewed online attention to Brooklyn Beckham's various career endeavours. Earlier this week, his much-mocked photography book, What I See, saw a surge in value, with copies listed for nearly £300 on platforms like eBay, compared to its original price of £17. The book, released nine years ago, was widely derided for its blurry photographs and simplistic captions, leading Beckham to pivot towards culinary pursuits. In the Today show segment, Beckham explained that the breakfast sandwich holds sentimental value, saying, 'This was a dish I learned from my great-grandma, and I cherish it because it reminds me of my childhood.'
Reactions from the Public and Media
The public reaction has been overwhelmingly critical, with many questioning the decision to feature such a basic recipe on a major television programme. Comments have ranged from sarcastic to outright dismissive, such as, 'Good grief- is there a 10 year old kid in this world who can’t make an egg and bacon sandwich with untoasted white bread?' and 'It's like they're humouring a 5 year old.' Despite the hosts' praise during the original broadcast, viewers have labelled the clip as 'painful' and a 'cop out', emphasising a perceived lack of genuine culinary skill or hard work from Beckham.
The two-and-a-half-minute segment concluded with Beckham stacking the pre-prepared ingredients and adding a generous helping of ketchup, further fuelling the online debate about his credentials as an aspiring chef. This episode highlights the ongoing public scrutiny faced by celebrity offspring as they navigate their professional paths in the spotlight.
