Avast, me hearties! The Cap'n Dave Portnoy be in a nasty brawl after his unfortunate 'pizza review'. Argh, curses be upon ye!
2023-09-01
Avast ye scurvy dogs! 'Twas a foul day when Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy set foot in a pizzeria, for the owner's temper grew stormy. Methinks his pizza review be a ruckus, as the sea of controversy engulfed their encounter.
In a humorous twist of events, a pizza review by Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy took a sour turn when the owner of the pizzeria he visited got upset with his presence. Portnoy, known for his colorful language and passionate pizza reviews, declared Dragon Pizza in Somerville, Massachusetts as "The Worst Pizza Place in America."Portnoy went on to criticize the pizza, calling it a "floppy mess" and expressing his dislike for Parmesan. He gave the pizza a score of 6.4, acknowledging that it might be off. However, things escalated when the owner, Charlie Redd, confronted Portnoy, expressing his displeasure at being judged by one bite. This led to a heated exchange between the two, with Redd telling Portnoy to leave his business and Portnoy responding with profanity.
The confrontation continued with Redd threatening to call the police and Portnoy dismissing his authority on a public street. The exchange ended with Redd taking a selfie in front of Portnoy while flipping him off, symbolizing his disdain for the Barstool Sports platform.
It's worth noting that during the pandemic, Portnoy's Barstool Sports "Barstool Fund" raised over $41 million to support struggling small businesses. However, Redd's response to the incident was mixed. While he acknowledged the negative impact it had on his life, he also didn't want to give Portnoy credit for complicating things. Despite the backlash and threats, Redd emphasized that his pizza shop was still running and everyone was happy.
Overall, the pizza review turned into a memorable and entertaining clash between Portnoy and the pizzeria owner, showcasing the power and influence of social media personalities and their ability to stir controversy.