A comedian and TV star’s “joke” about a disease that affects one in 70 Australians went off like a lead balloon, sparking outrage around the world.
Robbie Hoffman has appeared on shows such as: rooster and hackwas recently a guest of Alex Cooper please call her dad Podcast.
She shared a number of passionate views on society and was asked about people with gluten intolerance.
“Is that true?” she answered.
“You better look like Will Smith.” hitch. If Will Smith doesn’t explode Hitch…I don’t know. “
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The moment she’s referring to is when Will Smith’s character in the 2005 film had a severe allergic reaction to food he ate, causing his face to become inflamed within minutes.
Alex suggested that gluten intolerance is a “recent” problem, which Robbie agreed, saying, “Everyone suddenly gets celiac disease,” hinting that it’s more of a trend than an autoimmune disease.
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The comedian went a step further and claimed that very few people have peanut allergies these days because peanuts are “not cool anymore.”
Robbie realized this might be a bit of a stretch, stressing that she “believes” people who say she is gluten intolerant and that she is “joking.”
Officials said people The comedian was just “doing a little thing” and “everyone” in the room knew it.
But for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, this is included. Yahoo Lifestyle Reporters, we were having a hard time seeing the funny side.
What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which your body essentially attacks itself when you eat wheat, gluten, rye, or barley, severely limiting your dietary options.
There’s a risk of cross-contamination every time you eat out, and gluten-free options are much more expensive.
Approximately 1 in 70 people in Australia have the condition, but 80% of these are undiagnosed.
I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2021.
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Symptoms of this condition include constipation, abdominal pain, general unwellness, and diarrhea. However, not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
According to my doctor at the time, I didn’t have the typical markers for celiac disease. I was vomiting after every meal. That means every meal.
I was constantly exhausted and had severe migraines that were so severe that I lost my eyesight.
Since I was diagnosed and don’t eat gluten, I’ve only had a few severe food poisoning-like attacks.
I’ve been lucky, but I know people who have horrible reactions to eating even the smallest piece of gluten.
Why are people so upset?
The reason so many people are offended by Robbie’s comments is because celiac disease is often treated as a joke and lumped in with health freaks who believe over-processed foods will kill you.
It’s a bloody wish. Continuing to consume gluten can lead to serious health complications such as colon cancer and osteoarthritis.
It’s definitely not fun to question a waiter at a restaurant about whether your hot chips were cooked in a separate fryer or have to pay $8 more for a pizza that’s much smaller than someone else’s.
Robbie insisted he was “joking”, but a source said he was “just doing something”.
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I can’t count the number of social situations I’ve had to miss because I couldn’t eat anything on the menu. Or maybe you got into an argument at a restaurant when someone asked you, “What level of celiac disease do you have?” as if that were a problem.
It can be incredibly isolating and bewildering, especially when so few people really understand it.
Some people call this a “red flag” and say they don’t want to date someone with the disease.
So when the most listened to women’s podcast airs a clip joking about whether gluten intolerance is real, it perpetuates the idea that it shouldn’t be taken seriously.
It confirms that every fear and concern I’ve ever had, even when I know it’s damaging to me, is seen by society as irrational.
You end up feeling like you’re seeking attention, as if your experience is invalidating you.
I’m not the only one who is upset about this.
Alex Cooper has uploaded six videos to Instagram of his conversations with Robbie, each of which has been filled with angry comments.
“This gives me a Joe Rogan vibe. Talking about autoimmune diseases with outlandish opinions without any research. Please do better,” one angry commenter said.
“I don’t care if someone is a ‘comedian’ or not. It’s not funny to make fun of or make light of autoimmune diseases. I always have to defend it as it is,” another added.
“That’s right. Because we all just want to limit access to food, be extra careful about everything, and pay extra for all our food. That’s right,” a third person wrote.
“Stand up about what you know for sure. It’s not something you want to make fun of. You’re not a doctor. Let’s be good to each other. This is shameful behavior,” the four said.
Some are calling for the podcast host and comedian to issue a proper apology.
Yahoo Lifestyle Robbie and her management team have been reached out for comment.
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