A single photo sparks heated Vegemite debate: How much is too much?

"Any Australian who answered lower than a number five should have their citizenship revoked and be deported immediately," one passionate fan argued.

In a world where everyone seems to be arguing about everything online these days, we have to say, we're kind of glad this Reddit debate is about something as trivial as Vegemite.

But that doesn't mean Aussies weren't fervently arguing their cases - with everyone stating their positions with the utmost passion nonetheless.

Enter: The Vegemite Debate.

Unlike typical debates, there are more than just two camps, in fact, there's six. 

You'd think this is a testament to the versatility of the iconic spread - that people feel they can use it in a 'choose-your-own-adventure' way.

But you can't, apparently.

Each of the six camps believes there is only one 'correct' way. 

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The six camps of Vegemite spreaders

I will now introduce you to each of the camps, in a completely unbiased, non-judgemental way.

Camp One: This one uses the spread more like a seasoning and honestly, we're not sure a knife touched the bread at any point of the application. Why are you even bothering to use it at all mate? This is weak and frankly, your tastebuds need to grow up.

Camp Two: A little more pressure was probably applied to the knife with this one but it's still just a light smattering.  We'd say the ratio between white to brown is 3:1 or in other words, wrong.

Camp Three: Are you half-arsed in all areas of your life or just condiment-spreading? The Vegemite is basically see-through on this one.

Camp Four: Okay, we're getting there. I'd say the amount is correct but the application isn't. We're going to give you the benefit of the doubt and say the spread had already sunk in by the time you tried to spread it because there really is no other excuse for not getting it to the edges. 

Camp Five: See above

Camp Six: Bingo! I say if you're going to use such a bold spread, be bold with your application and that's exactly what number six has done. You can hardly see any bread under that thick slather of Vegemite.*Chefs kiss*

But hey, that's just my opinion. Here's what others in the thread had to say.

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"If you're doing one-three, you may as well not do it at all"

"Two, fight me," one brave user wrote, correctly anticipating the backlash. 

"Definitely three. Throw the rest in the bin," said another fan of the sparse approach.

Then users clapped back at these choices, asking: "Can you even taste the Vegemite?" and "If you're doing one-three, you may as well not do it at all."

Someone even called the low ranges "sacrilegious."

Another said, "Any Australian who answered lower than a number five should have their citizenship revoked and be deported immediately."

There was one thing everyone could agree on

Others agreed that option four was the sweet spot, but (sadly) number five ultimately took out the win.

For some reason, people think the application is on point even though the edges are left NAKED! 

Why you would want a bite without Vegemite on it baffles me but there is something we can all agree on...

There is a serious lack of butter on all of the toasts. 

"The correct answer is an equal ratio of however much butter you put on," someone wrote.

Another said: "It's all dependent on the butter to Vegemite ratio."

"Wouldn't eat any of these - where's the butter?" someone else concluded.

Originally published as A single photo sparks heated Vegemite debate: How much is too much?