On Sunday afternoon Australian Twitter user Kate Iselin asked a perfectly innocent question...
Are potato cakes called potato scallops in Sydney? Is that a thing?
Kate Iselin@kateiselinFollow
Are potato cakes called potato scallops in Sydney? Is that a thing?
2:56 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And unwittingly fired the first shots in the Great Scallop War of 2014.
I WILL TOLERATE A LOT OF THINGS SYDNEY BUT THESE ARE POTATO CAKES, NOT SCALLOPS
I WILL TOLERATE A LOT OF THINGS SYDNEY BUT THESE ARE POTATO CAKES, NOT SCALLOPS
2:57 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Team Scallop came out swinging.
@kateiselin they are scallops! Go back to where you came from. Potato cakes... Jesus Christ, who even are you?
Joel McKinnon@joeliemckinnonFollow
@kateiselin they are scallops! Go back to where you came from. Potato cakes... Jesus Christ, who even are you?
2:59 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Batman knows.
Paul Kidd@paulkidd
I am reporting @kateiselin for war crimes against potatoes #ScallopWar
Aya Reina@AyaReinaFollow
I am reporting @kateiselin for war crimes against potatoes #ScallopWar
6:39 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Let’s go scallops RT @dannolan: It’s a scallop. You know it. I know it. We will be victorious.
Mr Onthemoon@firstdogonmoonFollow
Let’s go scallops RT @dannolan: It’s a scallop. You know it. I know it. We will be victorious.
6:58 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#HeyASIO, background check on people who say potato cake instead of potato scallop? #TeamAustralia #ScallopWar
thegreenrat@thegreenratFollow
#HeyASIO, background check on people who say potato cake instead of potato scallop? #TeamAustralia #ScallopWar
7:25 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
They tried some logic...
Cakes are baked, not deep fried @firstdogonmoon @clembastow @joeliemckinnon
nicholaskmc@nkmccallumFollow
Cakes are baked, not deep fried @firstdogonmoon @clembastow @joeliemckinnon
5:59 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
notice how the hashtag is Scallop War not Potato Cake War
Bec@BrocklesnitchFollow
notice how the hashtag is Scallop War not Potato Cake War
6:49 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
and my view is: I feel use of 'cake' implies you would actually be grating or mashing the potato before shaping into a 'cake' shape
jønathøniø@jonathonioFollow
and my view is: I feel use of 'cake' implies you would actually be grating or mashing the potato before shaping into a 'cake' shape
7:06 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The power of the Internet. Look what I stopped to get on my way home. #scallopwar
Rachel@creamymiddlesFollow
The power of the Internet. Look what I stopped to get on my way home. #scallopwar
6:56 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
According to Questacon, 69% of Australians call it a potato scallop, 31% call it potato cake. http://t.co/mrrxfYP2S0
According to Questacon, 69% of Australians call it a potato scallop, 31% call it potato cake. http://t.co/mrrxfYP2S0
5:50 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Set about creating innovative weapons...
A chrome extension to replace all occurrences of "potato cake" with potato scallop.
Tombstone Taylor@taybenlorFollow
A chrome extension to replace all occurrences of "potato cake" with potato scallop.
6:35 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Conscripted some allies...
So the #Sydney #Seal has intervened in the #scallopwar . Good take. Hot.
demoniel nightmarean@dannolanFollow
So the #Sydney #Seal has intervened in the #scallopwar . Good take. Hot.
7:23 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
NZ agrees #TeamScallop #ScallopWar RT “@someofmybest: every australian I follow is getting mad about scalloped potatoes rn for some reason”
daniel@dprkekFollow
NZ agrees #TeamScallop #ScallopWar RT “@someofmybest: every australian I follow is getting mad about scalloped potatoes rn for some reason”
7:43 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
"It's a SCALLOP" - Malala Yousafzai.
Peter Taggart@petertaggartFollow
"It's a SCALLOP" - Malala Yousafzai.
7:25 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And even threatened to take the fight... OFFLINE.
Scallop war hits the streets people. Team PRO SCALLOP meet me at the seal in ONE HOUR for a pep talk. We end this. Tonight.
Scallop war hits the streets people. Team PRO SCALLOP meet me at the seal in ONE HOUR for a pep talk. We end this. Tonight.
6:42 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
But Team Cake would not be beaten.
.@Serco_Inc hi can we talk about you setting up a private resettlement facility for people who call them potato scallops?
Gordy.TXT@GordyPlsFollow
.@Serco_Inc hi can we talk about you setting up a private resettlement facility for people who call them potato scallops?
6:47 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Isn't Tone from NSW? So he probs says potato scallop so I'm super comfortable on the potato cake side.
Imogen Dunlevie@ImogenDunlevieFollow
Isn't Tone from NSW? So he probs says potato scallop so I'm super comfortable on the potato cake side.
6:21 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
I've never agreed so passionately with @kateiselin as I do right now! POTATO CAKE!!! #TeamCake
Neutra The Brew Punk@brewchitectureFollow
I've never agreed so passionately with @kateiselin as I do right now! POTATO CAKE!!! #TeamCake
6:21 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Please help support It's a Potato Cake, add a #Twibbon now! http://t.co/XAJSlE7AB2 http://t.co/8aLZPvRWWL
Please help support It's a Potato Cake, add a #Twibbon now! http://t.co/XAJSlE7AB2 http://t.co/8aLZPvRWWL
6:16 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
I find people who say 'potato scallop' to be confronting and I will ask Bronwyn Bishop to ensure such people are detained behind glass.
Mark Fletcher@clothedvillainyFollow
I find people who say 'potato scallop' to be confronting and I will ask Bronwyn Bishop to ensure such people are detained behind glass.
5:51 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
They looked to history for the answers...
Did a routine about Oz fracturing on potato cakes/scallops/fritters 17 yrs ago. Will we ever unite? I'm #teampotatocake #ScallopWar
Dave Hughes@DHughesyFollow
Did a routine about Oz fracturing on potato cakes/scallops/fritters 17 yrs ago. Will we ever unite? I'm #teampotatocake #ScallopWar
8:08 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Questioned the enemy's integrity...
Refuse to take advice about what to call a potato cake from people who refuse to recognise daylight savings
Ben Cuzzupe @BenCuzzupeFollow
Refuse to take advice about what to call a potato cake from people who refuse to recognise daylight savings
5:29 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
NSW/Qlders may also believe a pumpkin is a breed of cow for all I know but I'm not going to embarrass them about it. #scallopwars
Neil McMahon@NeilMcMahonFollow
NSW/Qlders may also believe a pumpkin is a breed of cow for all I know but I'm not going to embarrass them about it. #scallopwars
6:17 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And resorted to desperate measures.
THIS is scalloped potatoes/potato scallops
THIS is scalloped potatoes/potato scallops
3:00 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
I believe these are scallops #ScallopWar can't see any potato
Coburg Girl@coburgirlFollow
I believe these are scallops #ScallopWar can't see any potato
5:29 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Innocent bystanders volunteered to fight for what they felt was right.
.@kateiselin I don't even like potato CAKES but I will defend to the death your right to call them potato CAKES. #TeamDimSim
What Is Real Flett@danversjFollow
.@kateiselin I don't even like potato CAKES but I will defend to the death your right to call them potato CAKES. #TeamDimSim
3:43 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The whole country was divided.
Reasons why VIC, TAS, SA are no longer part of Aus. RT @AyaReina: Potato scallop/scollop: QLD, NSW, ACT, WA. Potato cake: VIC, TAS, SA.
Reasons why VIC, TAS, SA are no longer part of Aus. RT @AyaReina: Potato scallop/scollop: QLD, NSW, ACT, WA.
5:34 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Potato cake: VIC, TAS, SA.
Even politicians took sides.
#StopScallopRetention
Scott Ludlam@SenatorLudlamFollow
#StopScallopRetention
8:22 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Potato cake.
Andrew Giles MP@andrewjgilesLatecomers tried to create new factions...
"potato steaks" is in fact the correct term.
Jon Kudelka@jonkudelkaFollow
"potato steaks" is in fact the correct term.
7:33 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@BuzzFeedOz @SezClom looks like potato pancakes
sherrie brick@obligatemeFollow
@BuzzFeedOz @SezClom looks like potato pancakes
8:21 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@BuzzFeedOz @SezClom My English Mum has always called them Potato Smacks!
Devilella @iwasaplatypusFollow
@BuzzFeedOz @SezClom My English Mum has always called them Potato Smacks!
7:12 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@BuzzFeedOz @trainspotter67 @SezClom potato fritters - South Australia.
Sir Xbox Cheezel@bigemlilorganFollow
@BuzzFeedOz @trainspotter67 @SezClom potato fritters - South Australia.
7:55 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And in the end, both Team Scallop and Team Cake fought dirty.
ISIS calls them potato cakes
ISIS calls them potato cakes
6:11 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
whoa, the big dogs have weighed in
Geordie McM@TerryAustralisFollow
whoa, the big dogs have weighed in
6:25 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
New reports suggest @kateiselin is in the pay of Big Potato, as fish and chip shops around Australia report massive spike in sales.
Age of Joeltron@gingerBFGFollow
New reports suggest @kateiselin is in the pay of Big Potato, as fish and chip shops around Australia report massive spike in sales.
6:42 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
I think this ends the #ScallopWar.
Denham Sadler@denhamsadlerFollow
I think this ends the #ScallopWar.
7:03 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Also, just so you 'potato scallop' people are aware of the term's history:
Also, just so you 'potato scallop' people are aware of the term's history:
6:11 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Finally, there was a desperate plea for international intervention.
PEOPLE OF NOT AUSTRALIA: WHAT ARE THESE POTATO THINGS CALLED?
Clomulus @SezClomFollow
PEOPLE OF NOT AUSTRALIA: WHAT ARE THESE POTATO THINGS CALLED?
7:07 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Before the realisation hit: maybe everyone is a loser in this war.
Or how about this contribution? #ScallopWar
Chris Holland@TheSongNerdFollow
Or how about this contribution? #ScallopWar
7:45 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Unless you're a Fish and Chip shop.
Eating potato cakes at Flinders St. I blame @kateiselin and the #ScallopWar
Mike Jones@mikejonesmelbFollow
Eating potato cakes at Flinders St. I blame @kateiselin and the #ScallopWar
7:55 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@kateiselin I walked to the shop, bought 2 potato cakes & got 2 free. #TeamCake wins #scallopwar
Tacos@thiscassgirlFollow
@kateiselin I walked to the shop, bought 2 potato cakes & got 2 free. #TeamCake wins #scallopwar
5:43 PM - 12 Oct 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
