Jon Stewart's Beef With Chicago Deep Dish Pizza | The Daily Show
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New York City wins a competition against Chicago but not in the realm of deep dish pizza, which is criticized as more of a casserole than traditional pizza. The controversy over deep dish pizza sparked by John Stewart led to a heated debate on social media, even involving Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel sending a rejected deep dish pizza to Stewart.
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- Deep dish pizza in Chicago is viewed as more of a casserole due to its cornbread-like base, uncooked marinara sauce, and cheese, sparking a heated debate after John Stewart criticized it on The Daily Show.
- New York City claims pizza superiority, emphasizing its ability to elevate both bad and good times, showcasing a deep cultural connection to the dish that surpasses mere culinary excellence.
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What sparked a debate between New York City and Chicago?
John Stewart's criticism of deep dish pizza.
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New York City Triumphs in Pizza Debate
- New York City is declared the winner in a competition against Chicago, except in the realm of deep dish pizza.
- Deep dish pizza is criticized as being more of a casserole than actual pizza, with a cornbread-like base, cheese, and uncooked marinara sauce on top.
- John Stewart from The Daily Show sparked controversy by disparaging Chicago's deep dish pizza, leading to a heated debate on social media.
- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel got involved by sending a deep dish pizza to John Stewart, which was rejected even by a dog on The Daily Show.
- Despite the debate, New York City asserts its superiority in pizza, attributing its magic to making bad times good and good times better.
