[Souvenir] Pineapple Pizza

An Italian taboo that is much talked about around the world: Pineapple Pizza, which in addition to being one of the most controversial fusion foods in gastronomy, is also one of the most recurring souvenirs among Overwatch gamers. But would you believe it if they told you that the fact that everyone can use it… is a canonical element in the game’s narrative and that it was Jeff Kaplan (former game director of Overwatch) who confirmed it? Well, let’s see how it was possible.


Pineapple Pizza for Everyone

Okay, where did this weird claim that pineapple pizza is canon come from? Well, it happened back in 2017 when Jeff Kaplan, now ex-game director of Overwatch made this claim while replying to various internet tweets for Wired:

Blizzard’s Jeff Kaplan Answers Overwatch Questions From Twitter

[❓] Emily Heredia: How do the overwatch heroes feel about punapple on pizza? :3

[❗] Jeff Kaplan: We’ve talked many times about the diversity of Overwatch Heroes, and what a rich cast it is. Right now we have 24 heroes and they come from all walks of life. They have completely different backstories. They have completely differently, they cares about different things. The really interesting thing about the Overwatch Heroes is that the only common thing that they have is that they all like pinapple on pizza.


🟥YouTube, Min 10:10 – 17 May 2017 [Link]

Whether it was meant in jest or in earnest, Jeff Kaplan made his mark.

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Food and Souvenir

Pineapple pizza in Overwatch was mentioned again in the official Overwatch cookbook:

Pineapple Pizza

While this particular pizza-topping combination can be divisive, it became one of Winston’s favorites It was always in the center of the table, whether the Orca or back at one of the Watchpoints, and slices were passed around and enjoyed amid much laughter. Winston took a little convincing at first, but he has very fond memories of sharing this meal with his team and friends.


🍽️Overwatch – The Official Cookbook – Insight Editions (2019)

The souvenir released in Overwatch perfectly mirrors the toppings from the recipe book: Diced bacon, red onion, and of course pineapple;


A doubt for Italians

As an Italian user, from these statements, I cannot help but have a terrible doubt: currently there are three Italian maps in the game, and it is now assumed that one day we will have an Italian hero.

🤔…

He must be a villain working for Talon to love pineapple pizza, right? 🤣 Of course I’m joking! (maybe) But I guess I’m not the only Italian user to have this doubt. Have you ever spammed this pizza souvenir in the game? Have you ever tasted pineapple pizza in your life? Do you think its sour note makes sense or should it simply change its name out of respect for the real pizza? (What do I know… Pizzapple?) But above all:

Lifeweaver: “The pizza here doesn’t even come with ketchup. It’s outrageous!”Waiting for the Match Dialogue in Midtown Map (Attack)

How crazy is Lifeweaver on this statement😂? The comments are yours. 👋


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