YouTuber Outrages Malaysia By Insulting Iconic Grass Jelly Drink
A YouTuber known for his gaming channel has caused quite a stir over an inflammatory tweet about a precious Malaysian drink.
Never drink this. It is the worst drink on the planet http://pic.twitter.com/qwPhsMKzGi
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 5, 2017
Driftor, known for his gaming videos on YouTube, tweeted about a drink that he tried and subsequently disliked, calling it “the worst drink on the planet”. He appeared surprised by the comments he received from commenters, specifically coming from Malaysia; unbeknownst to him, the drink, called Cincau, is culturally significant to the people of Malaysia and often consumed with soy milk. It is especially popular during the Ramadan period, making the drink even more important to some people than just a regular beverage.
Commenters were quick to point these things out, and Driftor often responded.
if you’d like to know why the reaction is so strong it would be good to know that this drink is a big part of malaysian culture
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(@nonchalantIy) August 7, 2017
It is the worst drink I’ve ever had next to Bacon Soda
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 6, 2017
I don’t even like cincau that much but if I have to see one more white person disrespect our food and drinks,,,,,,,,,…. https://t.co/gapeo8JaVm
— alia ✊
(@unbaliable) August 6, 2017
I just tweet out my thoughts on new or rare in the US foods. Mostly good, sometimes bad. I didn’t know a soda was special to so many people
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 6, 2017
The tweets soon spread like wildfire in the Malaysian twittersphere, which prompted Malaysian users to post messages to the influencer in their language. Driftor seemed to be amused with their angry comments.
My mentions got very strange this morning http://pic.twitter.com/WPGaHon0Or
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 6, 2017
The incident prompted many of his followers to lend their support after the backlash.
Yo Brad, long time viewer here from Malaysia. Sorry for the insane amount of hate you’re getting because you disliked a drink
— 89 mil dab merchant (@majidune) August 6, 2017
Sorry mate, not all of us are like them
— Eli
(@redrun_) August 6, 2017
Thanks man
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 7, 2017
Dude, I am so lost.
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 6, 2017
Some followers took the opportunity to suggest new drinks for him to try.
Okay but I kinda wanna see you react to this bro please make it happen. http://pic.twitter.com/3yjzOy412Y
— Jake (@97thjack) August 7, 2017
Well am gon’ assure you this one is the best!
http://pic.twitter.com/U1rmIUnMO8
— AFIQ (@itisAfiq) August 6, 2017
He seemed to take the suggestions, as one of his next tweets was that of him trying more drinks.
I tried Malaysian “White Gourd Drink” and some random Chinese Hawthorn Berry drink this morning. One of them was good, the other was AWFUL! http://pic.twitter.com/djNojfDnRt
— Drift0r (@Drift0r) August 9, 2017
What do you think? Should he have scaled back on the hyperbole or is this an overreaction? Let us know in the comments!
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