Vanilla slice or snot block: Aussies debate treat name

A popular treat sold in most bakeries has become the centre of an online storm after a video claimed some Aussies call it something kinda “gross”.

Australia is known for its unique take on the English language.

From adding “O” to the end of everything to the somewhat indecipherable array of slang words that spill off the tongue – there’s no denying we love our own lingo.

But a recent video has claimed we have an Aussie name for popular pastry and this one really takes the biscuit.

The TikTok video calls the classic vanilla slice a “snot block”, sparking a state-by-state divide as people from around the country argue “you’re not an Aussie” if you call it anything else.

Debate over the true name for the gooey treat – described as an “Australian delicacy” – has caused such a furore, one woman has responded to the viral video to express her shock.

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A video calling a vanilla slice a ‘snot block’ has sparked debate among Aussies. Picture: TikTok/@jublyumph

Some people, including this TikTok user, were shocked by the so-called Australian name. Picture: TikTok/@k4chin4l3wiss

“I’m sorry, but what f***ing Australian calls a vanilla slice a snot block?” the user, who goes by the handle @k4chin4l3wiss said.

“It’s a vanilla slice.”

Her video has prompted an avalanche of comments from fellow Aussies, many from Victoria claiming that is where the term “snot block” is most commonly used.

“I’m from Melbourne and I have always been taught snot block,” one commented.

“It’s absolutely a Victorian thing,” someone else said.

“Def a Melbourne / Victoria thing,” another stated.

Others from around the country agreed, explaining they had never heard it before.

“I’m from Sydney and I have straight up never heard that term in my life,” one person wrote.

“I'm from WA and I have never in my life heard it called that,” another agreed.

“I’ve never heard it called a snot block my whole life, I’m Adelaide born,” one bloke said.

While some argued it was “unAustralian” to call the treat – which comprises of either vanilla cream or custard sandwiched between puff pastry and topped with icing – by any name other than snot block.

“EVERY TRUE AUSSIE CALLS IT A SNOT BLOCK,” one passionate person wrote.

“It’s not just a Melbourne thing, I’m from Tassie and my dad calls it that,” someone else stated.

For some though, the Aussie name for it was too much to handle.

“No God, I’m never going to be able to eat it again,” one responded.

“It’s too gross to say, makes me feel ill,” another wrote.

Many were divided over the nickname, labelling it gross – while others said they’d always used it. Picture: TikTok/@jublyumph

The original video, shared by artist Tasha who runs the account @jublyumph, also attracted a huge amount of comments.

As a result, Tasha has since posted a second video explaining it had caused a huge reaction, with many revealing the names they call the treat,

“I posted a video about vanilla slice and how a lot of other Aussies and myself call it snot block,” Tasha said.

“Honestly, it’s such a fun name.

“Heaps of people jumped on from all around the world … to say that it’s actually called custard squares or ice slice or tompouce.”

She said some claimed it was a French dessert while others believed it was British – but it had been adapted around the world by different cultures to create our own “little slice of happiness”.

@jublyumph

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