On Wednesday, the New York Times sent out a tweet that looked innocent, but was incredibly sinister:
Add green peas to your guacamole. Trust us. http://t.co/7imMY9c2ph
Yes, the esteemed publication is suggesting that we make our guacamole with peas. Imagine you're about to eat this delicious guac...
When all the sudden, you're biting into this.
Naturally, people are super upset about this BLASPHEMY.
tfw u find peas in guac
The issue is so critical that PRESIDENT OBAMA weighed in. This is a CRISIS.
respect the nyt, but not buying peas in guac. onions, garlic, hot peppers. classic. https://t.co/MEEI8QHH1V
But he apparently thinks you put hot peppers and garlic in it?
Peas, garlic and hot peppers don't go in Guacamole, who's bullshit recipe y'all following
Now people are accusing New York of ruining guac for everyone.
OMG, New York. Just stop. http://t.co/Jy0qAe2rp0
We don't want this.
Um... RT @nytimes: Add green peas to your guacamole. Trust us. http://t.co/iYFzcqGrk8
STAHHP.
@peaguacamole @MelissaClark
What is the world coming to?!
When you go offline for three hours to take your kids to the dentist & return to a PEA GUAC world. Someone hold me because I'm scared.
#GuacamoleGate
Peas in guacamole?! Over our dead bodies, @nytimes. #AvacadoArmy #GuacamoleGate
Of course, someone already created a Twitter for Pea Guacamole and it is sassy AF.
Good luck explaining this one to Michelle, Barry. Grab a chip, Hater-in-Chief https://t.co/3FgFd55Rmb
The New York Times later tried to tweet out other guacamole recipes, but the damage is done.
7 other guacamole recipes: http://t.co/NTNkYdt9Yo 5 other pea recipes: http://t.co/ecsblpBtgC
If you're wondering, the newspaper says peas in guac is one of those "radical moves that is also completely obvious after you taste it."
The reason?
The peas add intense sweetness and a chunky texture to the dip, making it more substantial on the chip. They also intensify the color of the green avocado — and help the guacamole stay that way.