- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, announced via Twitter on Wednesday that they both tested positive for Covid-19 while in Australia filming for one of Hanks' movies.
- They've been in recovery since then, making a Spotify playlist and sharing updates on social media.
- On Sunday, Hanks shared a picture on Twitter of toast covered in popular Australian spread Vegemite, which is savory and has a famously acquired taste.
- Fans and followers from Australia were quick to poke fun at the actor for the excessive amount of Vegemite he used.
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Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have been in self-isolation after they both tested positive for COVID-19 while in Australia for one of Hanks' films, the couple announced on Wednesday.
The actors have seemed to document their self-quarantine activities - from making a Spotify playlist called "Quarantunes" to talking to fans on social media.
On Sunday, Hanks shared a photo on Twitter of two pieces of toast covered in Vegemite, the iconic savoury spread loved by Australians. Vegemite is said to have a notably strong flavour and, similar to something like black coffee, is an acquired taste.
In his tweet, Hanks wrote: "Thanks to the Helpers. Let's take care of ourselves and each other."
Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other. Hanx pic.twitter.com/09gCdvzGcO
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 15, 2020
The "Forrest Gump" actor's Vegemite-spreading method wasn't met with approval by native Australians, according to tweets sent in response to his food picture.
okay you need to scrape around 60% of that vegemite off, otherwise it's gonna be nasty and hurt your mouth friend.
— Amy Thunig (@AmyThunig) March 15, 2020
Gee, that’s a lot of Vegemite..
— Michael Rowland (@mjrowland68) March 15, 2020
Some people even shared graphics with Hanks that showed what many Australians apparently consider to be socially acceptable amounts of Vegemite.
Tom. What are you doing? No Australian puts that much vegemite on their toast. pic.twitter.com/bq6m6jY73R
— Julie (@J0Marshll) March 15, 2020
Dear Mr Hanks,Re: Use of Vegemite.â¬‡ï¸ pic.twitter.com/Krln7QzTYG
— Peter Murphy (@PeterWMurphy1) March 15, 2020
As a whole, Hanks' fans and followers couldn't get enough of the Vegemite.
Tom we love u u don’t need to eat vegemite to impress us, we all know it’s garbage
— cathy (@catherinebouris) March 15, 2020
'Life is like a tube of Vegemite. Don't try it all at once.'
— Sally Sara (@sallyjsara) March 15, 2020
Tom, I mean this with all the respect and love in the world, but that is too much Vegemite.
— Matthew Thomason (@ResDolph) March 15, 2020
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