British-born Brooklyn Beckham has been widely mocked for referring to the leafy green plant as "arugula" in his latest cooking video, a term commonly used in American English rather than the British "rocket." The 27-year-old, who is currently estranged from his parents David and Victoria Beckham, sparked fury among followers when he shared a clip on Instagram on Thursday, showcasing a salmon salad recipe.
Social Media Backlash Over Culinary Terminology
In the video, Brooklyn captioned the dish as "Sweet Jalapeño Salmon with Arugula Walnut Salad," prompting an immediate outcry from fans. Many criticised his choice of wording, with comments flooding in such as: "You know fully well it's called rocket!" and "He forgets he’s not American." Others pointedly remarked, "Arugula? Is it not Rocket?" and "Pretty sure it's rocket, when you're British." This linguistic gaffe highlighted the cultural divide between British and American English, adding fuel to ongoing public scrutiny of Brooklyn's actions.
Recipe Branded as 'Basic' and Unskilled
Beyond the terminology debate, followers were quick to dismiss Brooklyn's culinary efforts as lacking in skill. The recipe, which involved lathering salmon with his own brand of hot sauce, was labelled "basic" by many. Critics commented, "Don't understand why you are posting this—nothing we all have not done before," while others sarcastically referred to it as "BTEC cooking" and questioned, "Is this a joke?" Some even mocked future potential videos, suggesting, "Tomorrow he shows us how to cook beans alla toast." This backlash underscores the public's perception of Brooklyn's ventures into the food industry as amateurish.
Family Dynamics and Birthday Snub
The incident comes amid a highly publicised family feud, with Brooklyn notably snubbing his mother Victoria on her 52nd birthday. In contrast, his brother Romeo, 23, led birthday tributes by sharing a heartfelt post on social media, writing, "Happy Birthday mum love you so so much have the best day @victoriabeckham." He included nostalgic photos, such as one of them watching David Beckham play football when he was young. Meanwhile, Cruz Beckham's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, also posted a tribute, thanking Victoria for raising "my favourite human in the whole world."
Victoria Beckham's Comments on Family Behaviour
Victoria Beckham recently addressed the family tensions in an interview, emphasising the importance of appropriate behaviour. When asked about her children, she described her daughter Harper, 14, as "very sweet, very kind, works hard, and she's also very appropriate, which I think is really important as well." Her remarks followed Brooklyn's explosive claims that Victoria danced "inappropriately" with him at his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz. Victoria responded to the feud by stating, "We love our children so much. We've always tried to be the best parents that we can be," and highlighted their efforts to protect their family amidst public scrutiny.
Ongoing Estrangement and Legal Disputes
The rift between Brooklyn and his parents has deepened over the past year. David and Victoria have not spoken to Brooklyn since May, when he and Nicola Peltz skipped David's 50th birthday celebrations. Legal tensions escalated as Brooklyn and Nicola's lawyers demanded that all communication go through them, and Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram. In January, he posted a six-page letter accusing his parents of controlling him, attempting to split him from Nicola, and causing embarrassment with the wedding dance incident.
Impact on Business and Public Image
Despite the negative press, Victoria Beckham insists that her fashion and beauty business remains unaffected. She told The Wall Street Journal, "I think that ultimately people are buying my product because the product is really good. I don’t think they’re buying my eyeliner just because it's me." Reflecting on parenting adult children, she added, "Being a parent of young adult children and adult children, gosh, I mean, it's very different from having little children," and expressed that they are "trying to do the best we can." This ongoing saga continues to captivate public attention, blending celebrity culture with family drama.
