The Cannoli scandal has taken social media by storm. Countless netizens reacted to the video that spread on social media like wildfire. The owners of Cannoli Islamabad are now facing backlash from millions of angry people. Their bullying and workplace harassment reflected on their elitist notions. But now, even famous Pakistani celebrities have spoken up. And to our surprise, the news has also been picked up by foreigners.
The Cannoli Scandal
Uzma Chaudhry and Dia Haider recently came into the limelight. The owners of Cannoli posted a video on their Instagram account. The restaurant’s manager was being questioned about his English language skills. And it seemed alright at first, but things took a drastic turn.
The two women were seen bullying and harassing their manager. Awais, who spent more than a year in English classes, wasn’t speaking the language fluently. And the owners took this as an opportunity to mock him.
While the video was deleted by the restaurant, it was picked up by netizens already. Let’s take a look at it:
Just got sent this. Sick to my stomach. No words for our eNgLisH fLueNt elites. Never seen more tone deaf women with this confidence. pic.twitter.com/5eIj9hWOnZ
— Noor (@PrinceGoga1) January 20, 2021
Celebrities React
Countless netizens took to their social media to express their disappointment. People are labeling these women as elitist and prejudicial. Amongst all the reactions were also famous Pakistani celebrities and public figures.
Here’s what some of them have to say:
Ali Gul Pir
The famous comedian and rapper took to his Twitter account to take a jab at the owners. He wrote:
We were bored so we decided to ridicule our employee who can’t speak English like we do with our fake accents #GoraComplex #NewSlaves
We were bored so we decided to ridicule our employee who can’t speak english like we do with our fake accents #GoraComplex #NewSlaves https://t.co/dNwl1YqiYe
— Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) January 20, 2021
Shaniera Akram
Our favorite bhabi, Shaniera Akram also responded to the Cannoli Scandal:
I know what it’s like being put on the spot to speak another language, even if you know how to speak it, especially if you’re a shy person it’s hard to do when it’s forced, not to mention in front of a camera for someone’s own personal entertainment. Sad to see https://t.co/86jbMBzvcF
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) January 20, 2021
Sarah Khan
Ahmed Ali Butt
Sheheryar Munawar
Mawra Hocane
Adnan Siddiqui
Junaid Akram aka Puffin Man
How could Owais possibly learn a foreign language in 18 months when you practically didn't learn basic mannerisms in 5 decades?
— Junaid Akram (@junaidakram83) January 21, 2021
Anoushey Ashraf
No damage control can undo the embarrassment here. Even if he’s your best buddy, how is such leg pulling acceptable in 2021? How? https://t.co/TT178bBFUe
— Anoushey Ashraf (@Anoushey_a) January 21, 2021
Syeda Bushra (former wife of Aamir Liaquat)
In #CannoliOwners ko koi samjhaye ke hum Pakistani masoom hain par itne bhi nahin… “banter” 🙄 #cafecannoli #desiangrez #KindnessMatters pic.twitter.com/WVY45knvbc
— Dr Bushra Iqbal🇵🇰 (@DrBushraIqbal) January 22, 2021
Famous Journalists React
English is a language, NOT a qualification #boycottcannoli pic.twitter.com/R7ZjSe2fGV
— Adeel Raja (@adeelraja) January 21, 2021
انگریزی بولنے سے اگر آپ کی کامیابی یقینی ہو سکتی تو پُورا امریکہ اور انگلستان کھرب پتی ہوتا۔۔۔۔۔
جاہل لوگ احساسِ کمتری میں مُبتلا
— Mir Mohammad Alikhan (@MirMAKOfficial) January 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/1352158934497255426
https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/1352371626252201984
Joke is on you now girls ..#BoycottCannoli https://t.co/96jRIjrjKY
— Waseem Abbasi (@Wabbasi007) January 21, 2021
Businessmen and famous public figures make job offers
Just spoke to Awais. He’s in high spirits and was very professional. We have made him an offer let’s see ❤️
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) January 21, 2021
I only wish and pray these ladies don't force Owais to record another video telling us this was a staged prank. https://t.co/ORm3JSUuoV
— Azam Jamil اعظم (@AzamJamil53) January 21, 2021
Did you know even foreigners reacted to the Cannoli scandal?
Here are some reacts by foreigners that caught our attention:
Guarantee you these women would LOVE my horrible Urdu while they mock a working man who speaks multiple languages.
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) January 21, 2021
Maybe they have…gora-navirus
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) January 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/ImRobertWin/status/1352261054554906624
https://twitter.com/CNPakWW/status/1352235171089682432
Re: #BoycottCannoliIslamabad #BoycottCannoli
It's good to see many ppl supporting the manager of Cannoli. I hope someone offers him a better job.
Women struggle in many ways, so it's truly sad to see 'empowered' women treat one of their loyal employees of 9 years this way. https://t.co/aAAQHI1Siq
— Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) January 21, 2021
Well, there you have it- all the famous reacts to the Cannoli Scandal. Whose reply did you like the most? Let us know in the comments section.
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