Sportsnet host and reporter Anna Dua has taken social media by storm with her unconventional choice of a mid-game snack: shaved ice topped with yellow mustard. The image, posted on her X account on Sunday, quickly went viral, amassing over 1.5 million views in less than a day.
The Unusual Snack
In her post, Dua shared a photo of a cup of plain shaved ice mixed generously with yellow mustard, captioning it, "Mid game snack of the day… shaved ice, no flavor, with mustard." The post drew thousands of replies, ranging from shock and disgust to amusement and support.
Fellow sports reporter Kendra Middleton responded with a laughing-crying emoji, saying, "Girl I love you." Others posted memes expressing disbelief, including a reaction from NBA star Dylan Harper after teammate Victor Wembanyama's elbow incident.
Public Reactions
Many users expressed horror at the combination. One wrote, "That is the most vile thing I have read this weekend. That is a series of words that should never be put together in that order. Ever." Another commented, "This is the snack of a serial killer." A third asked, "I'm sorry, a mustard icee??? Are you okay?"
Some users suggested the snack might be a pregnancy craving, though Dua has not addressed this speculation. One user joked, "This is a weird way to announce a pregnancy." Another advised, "As a fellow mustard lover don't hate this but definitely something to keep behind closed doors."
Dua's Response
Hours later, Dua addressed the backlash with a playful follow-up post: "If you aren't cool enough for mustard slushies just say sooooo." This further fueled the online conversation, with users creating memes and jokes about her snack choice.
Who Is Anna Dua?
Anna Dua, 27, joined Sportsnet as a host and reporter in October 2024, covering the NHL. She previously worked for the league at NHL.com and with NBC Sports. Born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, she describes herself on X as "sometimes American, sometimes Canadian" and a "calzone enthusiast." It remains unclear whether she prefers mustard as a topping or filling for calzones.
Dua's viral moment has sparked widespread discussion about unusual food combinations, with many users debating the merits of mustard-flavored shaved ice. Whether a culinary innovation or a baffling choice, it has certainly captured the internet's attention.
