In what is being described by experts as “a bad day for corn,” celebrated Canadian actor Michael Cera has released a statement claiming that he does not like corn. The shocking declaration came at a press conference Cera held last week. Reporters were informed that Cera was to reveal a newsworthy surprise, but were not forewarned that it was going to be about corn.
“I presumed he’d be announcing a new movie or maybe a play,” said The New York Times journalist Sarah Chong. “But instead he just mumbled: ‘I do not like corn. Corn is bad.’ And then he got up and left. That’s not normally how press conferences work.”
While Cera’s announcement was shocking to most, some die-hard fans claim to have known all along. One anonymous fan, who runs a Tumblr with the username @Cornspiracy, has been sharing evidence on his blog for years. Says @Cornspiracy, “It all occurred to me seven years ago when I noticed that Michael Cera has never appeared in a commercial for corn. That’s weird right? Almost all corn commercials feature actors. And Michael Cera is an actor. It just doesn’t add up.”
While many have supported Cera following his controversial revelation, others have been more critical. Among his most vocal detractors are the Modern Family twitter account, and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson.
The Strand reached out to corn for comment, but did not received a response by press time.