Vegemite debate splits Aussies with one photo: 'Sacrilege'

When it comes to iconic Australian food, few things rival Vegemite. It's been a pantry staple for generations, but there's one topic that continues to divide Aussies: the correct way to spread it on toast.

A photo showing six slices of toast with a range of Vegemite coverage - from a light smattering to a thick spread - has reignited the debate on Reddit as thousands of passionate fans state their case.

The votes are in

Slices 5 and 6 emerged as popular choices among Vegemite aficionados, coming in with the vast majority of the votes. For the bold spreaders, it's all about embracing the full force of Vegemite's umami goodness.

One respondent exclaimed, "5 or 6 if you're Aussie. What psycho is even doing less than 5 though?" Another boldly declared, "6. I need enough Vegemite so my mouth tingles."

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According to one cheeky Aussie, anyone who dares to choose a slice of toast with Vegemite coverage lower than number 5 should have their citizenship revoked and be swiftly deported.

'Fight me'

But not everyone was on board with a heavy-handed spread. Slice 4 managed to secure quite a few votes, while the much less generous spreads of slices 2 and 3 also had their fair share of supporters.

To these individuals, less is more, and restraint is the mark of a true Vegemite connoisseur. "2... fight me," one person wrote, as another chimed in, "Definite 3. Throw the rest in the bin."

Unsurprisingly, these choices proved controversial to many. "Can you even taste the Vegemite?" one fan questioned. Another added, "If you're doing 1-3, then you may as well not do it at all."

Where's the butter?

One thing most respondents could agree on was that the slices in question lacked butter. Indeed, the art of buttering toast first to create a healthy foundation upon which Vegemite can work its magic was a point of unanimous agreement.

"Not buttering to the edges is sacrilege," one person commented, and another added, "The correct answer is a 1:1 ratio with however much butter you put on."

"Toast needs more toasting, edges need covering, and finally, it's all dependent on the butter to Vegemite ratio," another respondent declared.

Amidst the chaotic battle of Vegemite preferences, one respondent emerged as the ultimate dissenter. This rebel yearned for a toasty creation that defied all conventional norms, asking, "Where is the one that's 95% butter 5% Vegemite and doesn't go to the sides of the toast?"

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