Forums

Articles
Create
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Welcome Wednesday: Canada Day Fun Facts!

Wednesday.gif

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

To all my fellow Canadians, I hope you had a wonderful Canada Day yesterday. Last year, I shared some fun facts about Canadian Currency

This year, I thought I’s share another fun Canadian fact. While it might be named Hawaiian Pizza, it was actually invented in Canada (in Chatham which is very close to where I live). Sam Panopoulos who is credited with the creation, came up with the idea in 1962 which was inspired by his love for Chinese dishes that included a mixture of sweet and sour flavors.

Yes I’m going to ask “that“ question now, What are your feelings about pineapple on pizza?

Personally, I’m a huge fan and I always have been. I know that this is a very dividing question, so let’s keep the responses respectful and civil. Let me know how you feel in the comments below.

Have a great rest of the week everyone!

bye.gif

18 comments

Andy Gladstone
Community Champion
July 2, 2025

I am a pizza purist, so pineapple is not a topping in my repertoire.

However, I don't mind sharing a table with someone that is enjoying pineapple on their pizza. Everyone deserves to enjoy their choices of food.

Like # people like this
Barbara Szczesniak
Rising Star
Rising Star
Rising Stars are recognized for providing high-quality answers to other users. Rising Stars receive a certificate of achievement and are on the path to becoming Community Leaders.
July 2, 2025

Very diplomatic, @Andy Gladstone 😀

Personally, I'm not big on hot pineapple, and hot pineapple mixed with hot tomato sauce is a no-go for me. 

Hope you (and all the Canadian folks here) enjoyed the holiday, @Jimmy Seddon. I'm looking forward to our US holiday on July 4th. 

Like # people like this
Lori Brown
Contributor
July 2, 2025

It's delicious. I'll take all of you all's!

Like # people like this
Susan Waldrip
Community Champion
July 2, 2025

A belated Happy Canada Day to you, @Jimmy Seddon! The first time I had pineapple on pizza was in Hawaii so it seemed fitting, and it was good. Fruit on pizz is not my "go to" combo but plenty of veggies hits the spot!

Like # people like this
Trudy Claspill
Community Champion
July 2, 2025

I don't mind pineapple on the pizza but I would want it to be cold pineapple added after the pizza has been cooked.

Like # people like this
Staffan Redelius
Rising Star
Rising Star
Rising Stars are recognized for providing high-quality answers to other users. Rising Stars receive a certificate of achievement and are on the path to becoming Community Leaders.
July 2, 2025

A belated Happy Canada day to all the nice Canadians out there! 🥳

The combination of salty ham/bacon/cheese and sweet pineapple mary very well I think. Not my favorite but I would absolutely eat it.

We have far more strange toppings on pizzas here in Sweden

 1. Kebab meat (Basically a Döner  kebab, on pizza)

2. French fries (!) Ok, not that common but I have seen it.

I realize now that I might forcefully be rejected at the Italian border...🤫

Like # people like this
John Funk
Community Champion
July 2, 2025

I like pineapple on pizza. I rarely order it, but if I am somewhere and it is served, I am definitely going to get some. Also, grilled pineapple is quite tasty, too. So now, I guess I am having Italian for dinner tonight!

Like # people like this
Ehlers, Chad
Contributor
July 2, 2025

Happy belated Canada Day to all the outstanding Canadians.

I don't mind pineapple on pizza. Some places excel at it better than others. For example, Papa John's and Pizza Hut do not. They use ham slices, which I do not enjoy. However, I especially appreciate the "Canadian Ham" that Papa Murphy's offers.

Like # people like this
Catalina Madrigal Gorbitz
Contributor
July 3, 2025

Happy belated Canada Day! Pizza makes people happy and if pineapple brings someone joy, who am I to judge? I prefer just some charcuterie (spianata piccante or prosciutto) and cheese, but my mom loves hawaiian pizza. To each their own! 

Like # people like this
Teodora V _Fun Inc_
Community Champion
July 3, 2025

I'm a fan of adding sweet toppings to pizzas, and I'm a defender of pineapple pizza. However, I prefer vegetarian pizzas, and they rarely have these "extremes" in taste. 🤭
But I've tried pizza with goat cheese, spinach and pears, and it was a fantastic combo.

Like # people like this
Amanda Barber
Community Champion
July 3, 2025

I enjoy pineapple on pizza, but don't like Canadian bacon - so, usually it's pepperoni and pineapple if I'm enjoying that topping!

Happy belated Canada Day!

Like # people like this
Brita Moorus
Rising Star
Rising Star
Rising Stars are recognized for providing high-quality answers to other users. Rising Stars receive a certificate of achievement and are on the path to becoming Community Leaders.
July 3, 2025

Happy belated Canada Day! ✨

Like # people like this
Tomislav Tobijas
Community Champion
July 3, 2025

Visually, it would be a hard pass from me. BUT, I've never actually tried it, so I'll give it a chance 😄

My preference is usually pizza w. sausages/bacon and pepperoni 🍕😋

Like # people like this
Cindy Putri
I'm New Here
I'm New Here
Those new to the Atlassian Community have posted less than three times. Give them a warm welcome!
July 4, 2025

Hawaiian pizza is proof that globalism works—an Italian dish, invented in Canada, topped with tropical fruit from South America, and still somehow the most controversial topic at any dinner table. 🍕

Happy Canada Day! May your maple syrup flow freely and your poutine always be hot. Here's to a country that gave us healthcare system, hockey, and Hawaiian pizza.

 

 

Like # people like this
Daria Kulikova_GitProtect_io
Community Champion
July 4, 2025

Happy belated Canada Day! I can't say I'm a fan of pineapple on pizza, but my husband loves it... So every time we order pizza, we get one with pineapple and chicken. I prefer vegetables, so my favorite pizza is the one with veggies and spinach

pizza.png

Like # people like this
Kateryna Panchenko
I'm New Here
I'm New Here
Those new to the Atlassian Community have posted less than three times. Give them a warm welcome!
July 8, 2025

I love the combination of salty and sweet, so pineapple pizza is one of my favorites.

Like # people like this
Anwesha Pan _TCS_
Rising Star
Rising Star
Rising Stars are recognized for providing high-quality answers to other users. Rising Stars receive a certificate of achievement and are on the path to becoming Community Leaders.
July 8, 2025

Its one of my fav pizza combo somehow! :)

Like # people like this
Shubham Burghate
Contributor
July 8, 2025

It's a refreshing twist, balances the flavors, and breaks the monotony of regular pizzas.

Like # people like this

Comment

Log in or Sign up to comment
TAGS
AUG Leaders

Atlassian Community Events