What the monkey considers business, the horse considers play…
If there’s one topic that divides humanity more than politics or whether to fold your slice or eat with a fork, it’s pineapple on pizza.
To some people, pizza is sacred — a serious, sauce-and-cheese-only ritual based on tried and true tradition that must be protected from sweet, fruity chaos. Many treat pineapple like it’s an uninvited guest who showed up to a mozzarella party with a ukulele, Hawaiian shirt, and way too happy vibes. But then there are the others — the flavor adventurers, the culinary thrill-seekers — who say, “You know what? Let’s toss some fruit on there and see what happens.”
For these foodies, pineapple on pizza is pure joy — it’s pizza having a vacation from the everyday norm.
That’s where the monkey and the horse come in. The monkey’s busy working — serious stuff — but the horse thinks it’s just having fun. Same activity, different mindset. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to be less critical of those who indulge in the pineapple.
Do I want it? Nope. But do I care if others dare eat it? Not at all. As long as we’re all eating pizza, that’s all I care about.
It’s all about perspective…
So when someone rolls their eyes at your Hawaiian slice, remember: you’re just the horse galloping freely through a field of melted cheese and tropical sweetness.
Eat pizza. Be happy.
By the way, here’s a useless fact for you – Hawaiian pizza was actually invented in Canada by a Greek immigrant named Sam Panipoulos in 1962. He created it at his restaurant in Chatham, Ontario, inspired by the sweet and savory combinations found in Chinese cuisine. He called it “Hawaiian” after the brand of canned pineapple he used, which had no direct connection to the state of Hawaii.
In the end, pizza is like life — too short to take too seriously and best enjoyed with a little bit of risk. So whether you’re a pineapple believer or a strict traditionalist, grab your slice and chill.
Don’t let others influence what you like to eat. Because what the monkey considers business, the horse considers play… and honestly, the horse just looks like it’s having way more fun. 🍕🐒🐎
~ Marty ~
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Words with Pizza - Featuring Marty the Pizza Guy 
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