Chicago Sun-Times Exclusive: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Caught on Camera Eating Deep-Dish Pizza with Hands

Chicago Sun-Times Exclusive: Mayor Lightfoot Caught on Camera Eating Deep-Dish Pizza with HandsChicago Sun-Times Exclusive: Mayor Lightfoot Caught on Camera Eating Deep-Dish Pizza with Hands By Jake Wittich Chicago, IL – In a shocking development, a video has emerged showing Mayor Lori Lightfoot indulging in a deep-dish pizza – with her bare hands. The footage, obtained exclusively by the Chicago Sun-Times, has sent shockwaves through the culinary community and beyond. The video, captured by a bystander at a recent restaurant event, shows Lightfoot seated at a table, her hands buried in a gooey slice of Chicago’s iconic pizza. The mayor appears to be oblivious to the cameras, as she contentedly chews and swallows. Traditionally, deep-dish pizza is eaten with a fork and knife due to its thick, molten crust. However, Lightfoot’s unorthodox approach has drawn widespread criticism from pizza purists and etiquette experts alike. “It’s simply uncivilized,” said renowned pizzaiolo Anthony Mangieri. “Deep-dish pizza is designed to be enjoyed with proper cutlery.” “This is a major faux pas for a public figure,” added etiquette consultant Julie Montgomery. “It shows a lack of respect for both the food and the dining experience.” Lightfoot’s office declined to comment on the video, but sources close to the mayor confirmed its authenticity. They defended her actions, saying that she was simply “enjoying a slice of Chicago’s finest.” However, the public outcry over the incident has cast a shadow over the mayor’s image. Some residents are calling for her to apologize for her “disrespectful” behavior, while others have accused her of being a “pizza barbarian.” Meanwhile, pizza restaurants across the city have reported a surge in customers asking for their deep-dish to be cut into smaller slices, so they can eat it with their hands. “It’s a strange trend,” said one pizzeria owner. “But hey, if it gets people eating more deep-dish, I’m not complaining.” As the controversy rages on, one thing is clear: Mayor Lightfoot’s deep-dish pizza etiquette has become a hot topic of debate in Chicago. Whether it will damage her political legacy remains to be seen, but it’s safe to say that her reputation as a “pizza aficionado” has taken a significant hit.