Food universally brings people together. It is the focal point of many social gatherings, whether it is with family or friends. Some of our favorite holidays are centered around food, like the fast approaching Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Smiles and laughter are shared over a warm meal. However, sometimes food tears people apart.

     The decision to put ketchup on eggs is one of those instances where food divides people. It’s an abominable combination. Someone putting ketchup on their eggs is more frightening than anything I will encounter this Halloween. Who deceived and lied to you to make you think mixing those two foods is an acceptable life choice? 

      There is no reasonable rationale for mixing ketchup and eggs. Do not say “it tastes better” because it doesn’t. The sugar content makes up over ⅕ of the ketchup’s mixture. It’s comparable to putting chocolate syrup on your eggs. 

     To those who will say that ketchup and chocolate syrup are not comparable because ketchup doesn’t taste that sugary, you are still proving my point. Ketchup doesn’t add any flavor. I get adding tabasco because it puts some kick in the flavor, but ketchup? If you want more flavor add salt, pepper, vegetables, cheese or anything else besides some disgusting red, soupy sauce. Even adding hotdogs, which I consider to be one of the most nauseating foods, is more acceptable than ketchup. 

     The next time you go to put ketchup on your eggs, really think about what you are doing. Think about your motives and reasoning behind this decision. You should try adding some of the other options I listed above if you want a different flavor.

      At the end of the day, people putting ketchup on their eggs doesn’t affect my life. Live whatever life you want. All though, I would recommend if you’re trying to bring people together over food, maybe don’t make a controversial dish like ketchup and eggs.