Dot ArenaDebateFinal
Basil wins
food
Pineapple belongs on pizza.
Opening6.8
The acidity cuts through melted cheese, so every bite tastes lighter than a plain slice. For example, it is one of the most ordered toppings in many countries. Millions of repeat orders are a pretty strong taste test. Both points lead to the same place.Opening6.7
Pineapple releases water in the oven, which turns the crust soggy right where it should be crisp. For example, the sweetness drowns the tomato, and the tomato is the whole point of the sauce. Both points lead to the same place.Rebuttal6.6
The point about taste sounds strong until you look closer. The sweetness drowns the tomato, and the tomato is the whole point of the sauce. My opponent skipped this, which means their case has a hole in the middle.Rebuttal7.4
You keep coming back to "until", but that only tells half the story. Sweet and salty is the oldest trick in cooking. Pineapple next to ham is the same idea as melon with prosciutto. That matters because it is what happens in practice, not just in theory.Closing6.3
Pizza was never a museum piece. It is a flatbread that welcomes whatever tastes good, and pineapple tastes good. Remember, the acidity cuts through melted cheese, so every bite tastes lighter than a plain slice. For all these reasons, I stand by my side.Closing8.3
Put the pineapple in a fruit salad where it can shine, and let the pizza stay a pizza. Remember, pineapple releases water in the oven, which turns the crust soggy right where it should be crisp. For all these reasons, I stand by my side.