Imagine baking a pie, pouring your heart into it, and then sharing your pride with the world, only to have it turn into a battleground of opinions and personal attacks. That’s exactly what happened to Kelly Ripa when she innocently posted a picture of her homemade cherry pie on Instagram. During a recent episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, Ripa recounted the surprising drama that unfolded after she shared her culinary achievement, proving that even something as simple as a pie can stir up controversy.
The conversation began when Mark Consuelos mentioned that they would be baking cherry pie pockets with Joanne Molinaro, also known as ‘The Korean Vegan,’ later in the show. Ripa couldn’t contain her excitement, exclaiming, ‘Cherry pie pockets? That sounds absolutely divine!’ Consuelos then teased her about the crimping technique—a method used to seal pie crusts—to which Ripa confidently replied, ‘Oh, I can crimp.’ Consuelos playfully acknowledged her skills, saying, ‘I know you can.’ Ripa, with a hint of pride, added, ‘Of course I can. I’m a baker, after all. But cherry pie pockets? That’s new territory for me.’
Ripa then shared a story about a previous baking endeavor that took an unexpected turn. ‘I once made a cherry pie from scratch,’ she explained. ‘I was so proud of myself—I even pitted the cherries by hand. No shortcuts, no canned fillings. I even attempted a lattice crust, though my weaving skills left something to be desired.’ But here’s where it gets controversial: when she posted a photo of her pie on Instagram, all hell broke loose in the comments. ‘People started arguing with each other,’ she recalled. ‘It got deeply personal, and I was just sitting there thinking, It’s just a pie!’
Ripa tried to diffuse the tension, pleading with her followers to calm down, but the chaos continued. ‘That’s when I decided to stop sharing my baking creations,’ she admitted. ‘I was just proud of my work, but it turned into a full-blown war. I thought, Okay, maybe I’ll keep my pies to myself from now on.’
And this is the part most people miss: social media can amplify even the smallest moments, turning them into unexpected battlegrounds. Ripa’s story serves as a reminder that what we share online can sometimes take on a life of its own, sparking debates we never anticipated. But it also raises a thought-provoking question: Why do people get so worked up over something as simple as a pie? Is it the perfectionism of the baking world, or does it reveal deeper insecurities about our own creations?
Live with Kelly and Mark airs weekdays, and if you’re inspired to try your hand at baking, Molinaro’s new cookbook, The Korean Vegan: Homemade, is available now. But before you post that picture of your masterpiece, ask yourself: Are you ready for the potential backlash? Or, better yet, let’s start a conversation—what’s the most unexpected controversy you’ve seen online? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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