New Saints running back Jamaal Williams isn’t exactly endearing himself to the team’s fans with his commentary on the local cuisine.
Williams signed with New Orleans on a three-year deal in March. He’s already offending fans in the area with his hot takes on the local food.
In April, people could not believe the way he was eating crawfish.
A few months later, Williams offered a hot take about beignets, which are regarded as a New Orleans treat.
When asked by a reporter if he had finally tried some beignets, Williams responded with disappointment.
“Yeah, not impressed,” Williams said of beignets. “It’s just a funnel cake. I’m sorry … I just got here … but in California, we just call ’em funnel cakes. I tasted it. Tastes just like a funnel cake. It’s good though — if you like funnel cakes.”
Not only is Williams unimpressed with beignets, but the running back added to his disrespect of the treat by mispronouncing the name of the food.
Beignets are a popular breakfast/dessert item in New Orleans. They are deep-fried pastries served with powdered sugar, not unlike a donut or funnel cake (as Williams mentioned).
If Williams isn’t pleasing the fans with his food takes, he might have to work hard to change their opinion of him through his play on the field.
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