‘Show some respect’: US influencer James Charles’ offhand remark while trying a Bunnings sausage sizzle has Aussies aghast
The Bunnings sausage sizzle has become such an Aussie icon that tourists are going out of their way to try it, including some high-profile ones.
US influencer James Charles is one of the latest to be acquainted with the Bunnings snag, making sure to stop by a branch of the hardware store to try the delicacy.
“I’m in Australia and apparently I’ve been told I need to try a Bunnings sausage sizzle. I don’t know what the f–k that is, but I’m always down for trying local foods,” the 26-year-old said.
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James Charles tried his first Bunnings sausage sizzle – and left Aussies divided with one comment. (TikTok/@jamescharles)
Upon seeing the green tent that houses the barbecue, the beauty content creator, who has over 40 million TikTok followers, was unimpressed.
“I’m literally so confused and I don’t understand why the f–k they’re selling sausages at, like, a hardware store, but I guess we’re going to try this out,” he said.
The influencer ordered six sausage sizzles with onion and a can of Coke, rounding up his purchase of $31 to $100 for charity (after a back and forth with the woman manning the payment machine).
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The beauty YouTuber was unimpressed by the humble green tent and the snags. (TikTok/@jamescharles)Charles dressed his snag up how he would a hot dog. (TikTok/@jamescharles)
When seeing what the sausage sizzle entailed, he said, ”This is just a f–king hot dog.”
He then topped the snag with tomato sauce, which he called “ketchup”, and mustard before taking a bite.
”It’s literally just a hot dog,” he said, before adding, “Honestly, it’s pretty good.
“I wish the bread was thicker. Like, I need more bread to sausage sizzle ratio.”
Despite his disappointment, he rated the sausage sizzle a ”solid 10 out of 10″.
Charles explored the hardware store before nabbing a Bunnings straw hat, rating his entire experience a 10.
Despite his high praise of the institution, his Aussie fans were enraged at his review.
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Aussie fans were aghast by Charles’ review. (TikTok/@jamescharles)
“It’s just a hotdog? DUDE SHOW SOME RESPECT TO OUR NATIONAL DISH” said one fan.
“THAT IS NOT A HOTDOG” one said, only for Charles to comment, “Yes it is,” egging them on.
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Sophie Begg, aka TikToker sophadophaa, called the snag “an Aussie delicacy.”
Aussie musician and TikToker Peach PRC added, “it’s run by locals for charity”
“thank you for embracing our culture,” one fan said.
Charles found fame as a beauty content creator on YouTube. (FilmMagic)
“The most iconic thing you can do in Australia,” another added.
“james please try vegemite next,” one fan requested, only for the influencer to respond, “I already have it’s repulsive 😭”
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