Disrespecting any kind of Indian food is just asking for trouble. Especially when a white guy does it. Come on, man, there are millions of us here and will roast you to death.

And, that's why British professor Edward Anderson had to face the wrath of desi people recently after taking a controversial stance about idlis.

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When Zomato asked about unpopular food opinions, Edward decided to piss off a majority of the population of India.

Idli are the most boring things in the world. https://t.co/2RgHm6zpm4

— Edward Anderson (@edanderson101) October 6, 2020

Oh no, don't say that. He did give some more context, though.

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— Edward Anderson (@edanderson101) October 6, 2020

Oops.

One problem with pissing off south Indian twitter is that they are in literally every timezone - even when India sleeps, the irate replies keep coming!

— Edward Anderson (@edanderson101) October 6, 2020

As his previous tweet said, too late.

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— Edward Anderson (@edanderson101) October 6, 2020 

Just imagine if he had said something about biryani instead of idlis, it would've been even worse. 

One of the people to actually get really upset with this food take was Ishaan Tharoor. 

I think I've encountered the most offensive take on Twitter. https://t.co/jRb2xI3mX1

— Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor) October 6, 2020

And then, of course, even senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor swooped in to roast this man alive in the nicest possible way.

Yes, my son, there are some who are truly challenged in this world. Civilisation is hard to acquire: the taste & refinement to appreciate idlis, enjoy cricket, or watch ottamthullal is not given to every mortal. Take pity on this poor man, for he may never know what Life can be. https://t.co/M0rEfAU3V3

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 7, 2020 

Everyone after that tweet - 

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While Shashi Tharoor's tweet was sassy as well, it was all in good fun and it even led to a wholesome conversation between the two. 

Try it with a plate of steaming idlis, accompanied by coconut chutney with a garnish of mustard seeds, a red-chilli-and-onion samandi & some molagapodi w/melted ghee. If the idli batter has been fermented right, it’s the closest thing to heaven on this earth! Class will be better

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 7, 2020

And then there's Ishaan Tharoor, following his dad's footsteps.

Apologies, you don’t deserve all this for objecting to idlis... or maybe you do 🧐

— Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor) October 7, 2020

But, he's not your average desi dad.

Ok Shashi or you could’ve just said “that’s just his opinion Ishaan, focus on your studies”

— Raunaq Rajani (@SirRaunaqRajani) October 8, 2020

Victory!

This may be the first time, I have understood each and every word of his without referring to a dictionary...(brb, adding English under languages known) https://t.co/UppmaqWnMk

— sai (@Pandakahubby) October 8, 2020

The most interesting of the wars.

The Idli wars. https://t.co/rNQhanTp4M

— Prabhakar Singh (@OolongTeaCher) October 8, 2020

Ooh.

Mr Tharoor, the offender is in fact a son in law of your constituency. The next time he’s visiting you must get someone there to remedy his misgivings. @edanderson101

— SK (@sruthijith) October 7, 2020

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