Benny Blanco Faces Backlash After Spitting Out Jollibee Food: Filipino Community Outraged

Music producer Benny Blanco recently faced backlash after spitting out food from Jollibee in a now-viral TikTok video. The video, which has garnered over 6.7 million views and 29,000 comments, shows Blanco trying Filipino dishes from the popular chain and expressing his disgust. Many TikTok users, especially those of Filipino descent, criticized Blanco for his disrespectful reaction to the food. Despite Blanco’s explanation that he grew up eating Filipino food due to his stepmom’s heritage, users felt that his actions were unwarranted and offensive to the Filipino community.Spanning from adobo rice to Chickenjoy fried chicken and sweet-style spaghetti, Blanco’s tasting experience took a turn for the worse when he described the spaghetti as smelling like vomit. After taking a bite, Blanco immediately spit out the food and expressed his distaste, claiming that it had ‘ruined his night.’The backlash intensified as TikTok users called out Blanco for disrespecting Jollibee, a beloved symbol of Filipino identity and culture. Some users even brought Blanco’s girlfriend, Selena Gomez, into the conversation, questioning her stance on the matter. Despite the controversy, some defended Blanco, stating that not everyone has to like Jollibee and that his personal preferences are valid.Regardless, Blanco’s actions have sparked outrage within the Filipino community, prompting discussions on cultural sensitivity and appreciation. As the controversy continues to unfold, the debate over Blanco’s response to Jollibee food remains a hot topic among social media users.