Ice-T has never had a bagel in his life, or so he tweeted on Friday. Get this: He has also never had coffee.
Needless to say, the internet is shook.
Lol. I’ve never eaten a Bagel in my life… https://t.co/1a4jtL9qTP
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) November 9, 2018
I’ve never drank a cup of Coffee ☕️ either… Go CRAZY!!!
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) November 9, 2018
Twitter user @kimsue1266 pointed out that he had a cinnamon raisin bagel while playing Odafin “Fin” Tutuola on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. But if you look closely at the video clip by Vulture, Ice-T never takes a bite of the bagel, leaving it untouched.
Lol. TV is make believe. https://t.co/gLcazwSOey
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) November 9, 2018
Twitter expressed its disbelief, asking how it’s possible that in his 60 years of living, Ice-T—who was born in Newark, New Jersey, a stone’s throw from New York City, arguably the bagel capital of America (don’t fight me)—has never had what’s considered a staple breakfast option for most Americans.
You've been playing an NYPD cop for 18yrs and never had a bagel?
— B'Gandhi (@leisureforce75) November 9, 2018
You've missing out man, give them a try!
— Ohmwrecker (@Ohmwrecker) November 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/dessirae29/status/1060939223224762368
https://twitter.com/ThePINKlilypad/status/1060999863687614464
you should try one dude
— Rob (@robrousseau) November 9, 2018
People started to debate what type of bagel Ice-T should have as his first. (Everything, of course.)
But what should he try for his first? Plain? Sesame? Everything? Blueberry? Toasted? Cream cheese? So many options.
— Shané Nikolao (@snikolao) November 9, 2018
Sesame. Ideally sesame egg or Black Russian, but sesame anything. And yes, cream cheese is required.
— onward2waffles (@onward2waffles) November 9, 2018
Everything bagels are EVERYTHING! And yes cream cheese is a must.
— B. Pea (@beepea06) November 9, 2018
Everything with cream cheese.
— chris (@wentzylvania717) November 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/TennisonWatinae/status/1060940076044013568
Even Philadelphia Cream Cheese asked Ice-T if he would be willing to try some bagels; they’d even send him some.
Ice, we’re trying to remain calm, we’re just having a hard time letting you miss out on deliciousness. We’d be happy to send you some bagels and cream cheese so you can see for yourself. Thoughts?
— PHILADELPHIA (@LoveMyPhilly) November 9, 2018
Some even tried to defend Ice-T’s decision-making.
https://twitter.com/erikatanith/status/1060938271004549120
I had one once in Nevada and it was awful! Should I ever find myself in NYC I will take you on your word and try again :)
— ɥʇıuɐ⊥ (@erikatanith) November 9, 2018
Most were just stressed out.
I’m from NY too and this actually stresses me out.
— Mich. (@Ickus_) November 9, 2018
Me when I heard the news Ice T dishing tea that he’s never had a bagel ever…never…ever. pic.twitter.com/fgMVOKuI7K
— The Smoky Poet (@TheSmokyPoet) November 9, 2018
— Tia Fabi (@TC_Stark) November 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/SixofSaturn/status/1060939093171945472
Ice-T is not the only celebrity to have limited his food options. Apparently, Kylie Jenner has never had cereal with milk until this year, an experience she called “life-changing.” (Though, that claim has since been debated.)
So Ice-T, make like Kylie and try a very standard breakfast food and tell us what you think. Please put us out of our misery.